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Braunschweiger vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Braunschweiger and Frog legs

  • Frog legs contain less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Choline than Braunschweiger.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 820% higher.
  • Frog legs have 281 times less Vitamin A RAE than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Frog legs have 15µg.
  • Frog legs are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork 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.
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
5
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5
Frog legs
Frog legs
Contains more Iron +646.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +181%
Contains more Selenium +311.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.25
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Frog legs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Contains more Iron +646.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +181%
Contains more Selenium +311.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.25

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.
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
10
:
1
Frog legs
Frog legs
Contains more Vitamin A +28002%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Folate +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4922.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Braunschweiger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 844% 7% 36% 0% 63% 352% 157% 203% 77% 33% 2512% 4%
Frog legs
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 +28002%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Folate +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4922.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
3
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2
Frog legs
Frog legs
Contains more Fats +9400%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +135.7%
Contains more Protein +13.1%
Contains more Water +61.9%
Braunschweiger
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 g
Frog legs
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Fats +9400%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +135.7%
Contains more Protein +13.1%
Contains more Water +61.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
2
:
1
Frog legs
Frog legs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23920.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3030.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Frog legs
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23920.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3030.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Frog legs Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 16.4g Frog legs
Fats 28.5g 0.3g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 73kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 18mg Frog legs
Iron 11.2mg 1.5mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Frog legs
Phosphorus 168mg 147mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 285mg Frog legs
Sodium 977mg 58mg Frog legs
Zinc 2.81mg 1mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 14.1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 50IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 15µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 48IU 8IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.14mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.25mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 1.2mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.12mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 15µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 50mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 9.307g 0.076g Frog legs
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 12.731g 0.053g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.102g Braunschweiger

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Braunschweiger 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
357%
Braunschweiger
19%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.