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

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Differences between Pork Meat and Frog legs

  • Pork Meat is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Frog legs are richer in Copper.
  • Pork Meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 68% higher.
  • Pork Meat has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Frog legs. While Pork Meat has 7.432mg of Vitamin B3, Frog legs have only 1.2mg.
  • Frog legs have less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.6%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains more Zinc +142%
Contains more Selenium +170.9%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Copper +125.2%
Equal in Sodium - 58
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.6%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains more Zinc +142%
Contains more Selenium +170.9%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Copper +125.2%
Equal in Sodium - 58

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 B1 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +519.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1150%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
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 B1 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +519.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1150%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Fats +1070%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +60.9%
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Fats +1070%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +60.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2417%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +396.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2417%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +396.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Meat Frog legs
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 Pork Meat Frog legs Opinion
Protein 26.17g 16.4g Pork Meat
Fats 3.51g 0.3g Pork Meat
Calories 143kcal 73kcal Pork Meat
Calcium 6mg 18mg Frog legs
Iron 1.15mg 1.5mg Frog legs
Magnesium 29mg 20mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 147mg Pork Meat
Potassium 421mg 285mg Pork Meat
Sodium 57mg 58mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.42mg 1mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.111mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.013mg Pork Meat
Selenium 38.2µg 14.1µg Pork Meat
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 10IU 8IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.14mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.25mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 1.2mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.12mg Pork Meat
Folate 0µg 15µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.4µg Pork Meat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Frog legs
Tryptophan 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 50mg Frog legs
Trans Fat 0.033g Frog legs
Saturated Fat 1.198g 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 1.334g 0.053g Pork Meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 0.102g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat 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
65%
Pork Meat
19%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.122g)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.