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Headcheese vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Headcheese and Frog legs

  • Headcheese has more Vitamin B12, and Choline, however, Frog legs has more Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Headcheese is 38% higher.
  • Frog legs have 45 times less Saturated Fat than Headcheese. Headcheese has 3.402g of Saturated Fat, while Frog legs have 0.076g.

Food types used in this article are Headcheese, pork and Frog legs, 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.
Headcheese
Headcheese
0
:
8
Frog legs
Frog legs
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +819.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +104.9%
Contains more Selenium +14000%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Zinc - 1
Headcheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Frog legs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +819.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +104.9%
Contains more Selenium +14000%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Zinc - 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.
Headcheese
Headcheese
4
:
6
Frog legs
Frog legs
Contains more Vitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Headcheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Headcheese
Headcheese
2
:
2
Frog legs
Frog legs
Contains more Fats +3533.3%
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Equal in Other - 1.4
Headcheese
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Frog legs
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Fats +3533.3%
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Equal in Other - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Headcheese
Headcheese
2
:
1
Frog legs
Frog legs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10467.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1011.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Headcheese
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Frog legs
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10467.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1011.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Headcheese Frog legs
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Headcheese Frog legs Opinion
Protein 13.83g 16.4g Frog legs
Fats 10.9g 0.3g Headcheese
Calories 157kcal 73kcal Headcheese
Calcium 16mg 18mg Frog legs
Iron 1.5mg 1.5mg
Magnesium 9mg 20mg Frog legs
Phosphorus 56mg 147mg Frog legs
Potassium 31mg 285mg Frog legs
Sodium 941mg 58mg Frog legs
Zinc 0.97mg 1mg Frog legs
Copper 0.122mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Selenium 0.1µg 14.1µg Frog legs
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 37IU 8IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.2µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.14mg Frog legs
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 1.2mg Frog legs
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.12mg Headcheese
Folate 2µg 15µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.4µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.1µg Headcheese
Cholesterol 69mg 50mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 3.402g 0.076g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.02g Frog legs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Frog legs
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 0.053g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 0.102g Headcheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Frog legs
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
21%
Headcheese
19%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.326g)
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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/nutrients
  2. Frog legs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168148/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.