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Beefsteak raw vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beefsteak raw and frog legs

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron; however, frog legs have more copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 95% higher.
  • Frog legs have 25 times less saturated fat than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw has 1.875g of saturated fat, while frog legs have 0.076g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +430%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.5%
~equal in Sodium ~58mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +572.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1686.7%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +324.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4341.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Frog legs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.4µg 95%
Zinc 5.3mg 1mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.12mg 33%
Selenium 27.9µg 14.1µg 25%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.2mg 24%
Copper 0.079mg 0.25mg 19%
Choline 65mg 12%
Phosphorus 220mg 147mg 10%
Protein 21.38g 16.4g 10%
Saturated fat 1.875g 0.076g 8%
Fats 5.36g 0.3g 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Iron 2mg 1.5mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 0.053g 6%
Cholesterol 67mg 50mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.25mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.14mg 5%
Folate 3µg 15µg 3%
Calories 134kcal 73kcal 3%
Potassium 375mg 285mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 15µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 8IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.102g 1%
Sodium 55mg 58mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Frog legs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
21%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.799g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.