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Apple vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between apples and frog legs

  • Apples have more fiber, while frog legs have more selenium, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, choline, and vitamin B1.
  • Frog legs cover your daily need for selenium, 26% more than apples.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of frog legs is 0, while the glycemic index of apples is 36.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.4% 25% 56% 83% 27% 63% 7.6% 0% 77%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.4%
Contains more IronIron +1150%
Contains more CopperCopper +825.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1236.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5% 20% 3% 35% 58% 23% 0% 28% 50% 0.25% 11% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1811.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6207.7%
Contains more FatsFats +76.5%
Contains more OtherOther +600%
~equal in Water ~81.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
33% 23% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +657.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Frog legs DV% diff.
Protein 0.26g 16.4g 32%
Selenium 0µg 14.1µg 26%
Copper 0.027mg 0.25mg 25%
Phosphorus 11mg 147mg 19%
Iron 0.12mg 1.5mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.25mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 50mg 17%
Choline 3.4mg 65mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.14mg 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Zinc 0.04mg 1mg 9%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.2mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.12mg 6%
Carbs 13.81g 0g 5%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1mg 5%
Potassium 107mg 285mg 5%
Magnesium 5mg 20mg 4%
Folate 3µg 15µg 3%
Sodium 1mg 58mg 2%
Manganese 0.035mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 1%
Calories 52kcal 73kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 6mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 15µg 1%
Fats 0.17g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 11.41g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.39g 0g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.076g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.102g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Frog legs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Apple
21%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.