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Salami vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Salami and Frog legs different?

  • Salami has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Copper than Frog legs.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Salami is 73% higher.
  • Salami contains 123 times more Saturated Fat than Frog legs. While Salami contains 9.316g of Saturated Fat, Frog legs contain only 0.076g.

Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Frog legs, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +193%
Contains more Copper +42.8%
Contains more Selenium +122%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 285
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +193%
Contains more Copper +42.8%
Contains more Selenium +122%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 285

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.
Salami
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Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +3100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +354.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
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% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +3100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +354.5%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Fats +8533.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +232.9%
Contains more Water +81.2%
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 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 +33.2%
Contains more Fats +8533.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +232.9%
Contains more Water +81.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20894.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2379.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20894.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2379.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Frog legs
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Frog legs Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Protein 21.85g 16.4g Salami
Fats 25.9g 0.3g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 0g Salami
Calories 336kcal 73kcal Salami
Sugar 0.96g 0g Frog legs
Calcium 15mg 18mg Frog legs
Iron 1.56mg 1.5mg Salami
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Frog legs
Phosphorus 191mg 147mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 285mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 58mg Frog legs
Zinc 2.93mg 1mg Salami
Copper 0.357mg 0.25mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 14.1µg Salami
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 41IU 8IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.14mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.25mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 1.2mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.12mg Salami
Folate 3µg 15µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0.4µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0.1µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg Salami
Threonine 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 89mg 50mg Frog legs
Trans Fat 0.586g Frog legs
Saturated Fat 9.316g 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 11.127g 0.053g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.102g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salami Frog legs
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
58%
Salami
19%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 1682mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.