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Frog legs vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Frog legs and Flax

  • Flax is richer than Frog legs in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Flax covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 125% more than Frog legs.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frog legs, raw and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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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Flax
Contains more Calcium +1316.7%
Contains more Iron +282%
Contains more Magnesium +1860%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.7%
Contains more Potassium +185.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Zinc +334%
Contains more Copper +388%
Contains more Selenium +80.1%
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 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +1316.7%
Contains more Iron +282%
Contains more Magnesium +1860%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.7%
Contains more Potassium +185.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Zinc +334%
Contains more Copper +388%
Contains more Selenium +80.1%

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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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1074.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.2%
Contains more Folate +480%
Contains more Vitamin K +4200%
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 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1074.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.2%
Contains more Folate +480%
Contains more Vitamin K +4200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains more Water +1076.7%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +13953.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +165%
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +1076.7%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +13953.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +165%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14101.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28066.7%
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14101.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28066.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Flax Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.58g Flax
Protein 16.4g 18.29g Flax
Fats 0.3g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 0g 28.88g Flax
Calories 73kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 0g 1.55g Frog legs
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 18mg 255mg Flax
Iron 1.5mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 20mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 147mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 285mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 58mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 1mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.25mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 14.1µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg 0.31mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Frog legs
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.161mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 15µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Frog legs
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg Flax
Saturated Fat 0.076g 3.663g 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 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.587g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.