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Beer vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beer and frog legs

  • The amount of copper, selenium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, choline, and zinc in frog legs is higher than in beer.
  • Frog legs cover your daily need for copper, 27% more than beer.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of frog legs is 0, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +955.6%
Contains more IronIron +7400%
Contains more CopperCopper +4900%
Contains more ZincZinc +9900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2250%

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.
Beer
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +543.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +187.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3465.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Frog legs DV% diff.
Protein 0.46g 16.4g 32%
Copper 0.005mg 0.25mg 27%
Selenium 0.6µg 14.1µg 25%
Iron 0.02mg 1.5mg 19%
Phosphorus 14mg 147mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.25mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 50mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.4µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.14mg 11%
Choline 10.1mg 65mg 10%
Zinc 0.01mg 1mg 9%
Potassium 27mg 285mg 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.12mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 1.2mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 20mg 3%
Folate 6µg 15µg 2%
Sodium 4mg 58mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Calories 43kcal 73kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.102g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 4mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Carbs 3.55g 0g 1%
Fats 0g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.076g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.053g 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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is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
21%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.