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, iron, vitamin C, calcium, and copper; however, frog legs have more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 346% higher.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index than frog legs.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +883.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4600% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +414700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +353.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +311.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +228.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +470.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +420.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0.1µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 15µg | 28% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 16.4g | 27% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 14.1µg | 25% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.5mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 50mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.4µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.25mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 147mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.25mg | 13% |
| Folate | 68µg | 15µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 20mg | 10% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 65mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 73kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.102g | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.2mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 295mg | 285mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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