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Frog legs vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Frog legs and Pork

  • Frog legs have more Copper, however, Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 61% more.
  • Frog legs contain 3 times more Copper than Pork. Frog legs contain 0.25mg of Copper, while Pork contains 0.073mg.
  • Frog legs contain less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frog legs, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Pork
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Copper +242.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Zinc +139%
Contains more Selenium +221.3%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 62
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Copper +242.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Zinc +139%
Contains more Selenium +221.3%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 62

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +526.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 20% 6% 0% 35% 58% 23% 0% 28% 12% 50% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +526.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pork
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Other +57.3%
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Fats +4540%
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Other +57.3%
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Fats +4540%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11579.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1076.5%
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11579.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1076.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frog legs Pork
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Pork Opinion
Protein 16.4g 27.32g Pork
Fats 0.3g 13.92g Pork
Calories 73kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 18mg 19mg Pork
Iron 1.5mg 0.87mg Frog legs
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 147mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 285mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 58mg 62mg Frog legs
Zinc 1mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.25mg 0.073mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.009mg Pork
Selenium 14.1µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 50IU 7IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 2µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg 0.29mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 15µg 5µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.7µg Pork
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Frog legs
Tryptophan 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 50mg 80mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 5.23g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g Frog legs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Frog legs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Frog legs
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.154g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Frog legs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168148/nutrients
  2. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.