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Frog legs vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Frog legs and Pork jowl

  • Frog legs have more Copper, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork jowl covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 126% more than Frog legs.
  • Pork jowl contains 9 times less Selenium than Frog legs. Frog legs contain 14.1µg of Selenium, while Pork jowl contains 1.5µg.
  • Frog legs have less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Frog legs, raw and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.9%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +525%
Contains more Selenium +840%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
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 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.9%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +525%
Contains more Selenium +840%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.236
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% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.236

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +157.1%
Contains more Water +269.1%
Contains more Fats +23103.3%
Contains more Other +30%
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more Protein +157.1%
Contains more Water +269.1%
Contains more Fats +23103.3%
Contains more Other +30%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61956.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7851%
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61956.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7851%

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 jowl
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Pork jowl Opinion
Protein 16.4g 6.38g Frog legs
Fats 0.3g 69.61g Pork jowl
Calories 73kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 18mg 4mg Frog legs
Iron 1.5mg 0.42mg Frog legs
Magnesium 20mg 3mg Frog legs
Phosphorus 147mg 86mg Frog legs
Potassium 285mg 148mg Frog legs
Sodium 58mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 1mg 0.84mg Frog legs
Copper 0.25mg 0.04mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.005mg Pork jowl
Selenium 14.1µg 1.5µg Frog legs
Vitamin A 50IU 9IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 3µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg 0.29mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg Frog legs
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.236mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.09mg Frog legs
Folate 15µg 1µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.82µg Pork jowl
Vitamin K 0.1µg Frog legs
Tryptophan 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.168mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pork jowl
Valine 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.072mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 50mg 90mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 25.26g 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 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Frog legs Pork jowl
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
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.184g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.