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Frog legs vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Frog legs and Short ribs different?

  • Frog legs are richer in Copper, and Vitamin B2, while Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Short ribs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 93% more than Frog legs.
  • Frog legs contain 3 times more Copper than Short ribs. Frog legs contain 0.25mg of Copper, while Short ribs contain 0.099mg.
  • Frog legs are lower in Cholesterol.

Frog legs, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types were used in this article.

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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.
Frog legs
Frog legs
4
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6
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Copper +152.5%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Zinc +388%
Contains more Selenium +47.5%
Frog legs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Copper +152.5%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Zinc +388%
Contains more Selenium +47.5%

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.
Frog legs
Frog legs
5
:
6
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +555%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Frog legs
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%
Short ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +555%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frog legs
Frog legs
2
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Water +129.3%
Contains more Other +91.8%
Contains more Protein +31.5%
Contains more Fats +13893.3%
Frog legs
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Water +129.3%
Contains more Other +91.8%
Contains more Protein +31.5%
Contains more Fats +13893.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frog legs
Frog legs
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2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35522.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1400%
Frog legs
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35522.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1400%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Short ribs Opinion
Protein 16.4g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 0.3g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 73kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 18mg 12mg Frog legs
Iron 1.5mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Frog legs
Phosphorus 147mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 285mg 224mg Frog legs
Sodium 58mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 1mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.25mg 0.099mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 14.1µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg 0.29mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.05mg Frog legs
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.15mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 15µg 5µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 50mg 94mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 17.8g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0.001g Frog legs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.003g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.724g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.