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Basil vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Basil and Frog legs

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Copper, however, Frog legs has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 346% higher.

Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh 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 Calcium +883.3%
Contains more Iron +111.3%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +54%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +4600%
Equal in Potassium - 285
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Contains more Calcium +883.3%
Contains more Iron +111.3%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +54%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +4600%
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.
Basil
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Contains more Vitamin A +10450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +414700%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
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 A +10450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +414700%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Protein +420.6%
Equal in Other - 1.4
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Protein +420.6%
Equal in Other - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.4%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Frog legs Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 0g Basil
Protein 3.15g 16.4g Frog legs
Fats 0.64g 0.3g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 0g Basil
Calories 23kcal 73kcal Frog legs
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0g Frog legs
Fiber 1.6g 0g Basil
Calcium 177mg 18mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 1.5mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 20mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 147mg Frog legs
Potassium 295mg 285mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 58mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 1mg Frog legs
Copper 0.385mg 0.25mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 14.1µg Frog legs
Vitamin A 5275IU 50IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 15µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Frog legs
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Frog legs
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.14mg Frog legs
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.2mg Frog legs
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.12mg Basil
Folate 68µg 15µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Frog legs
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0.1µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Cholesterol 0mg 50mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.076g Basil
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 0.088g 0.053g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.102g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil 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
131%
Basil
19%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
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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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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.