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Caramel vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and frog legs

  • Caramel has more calcium; however, frog legs have more copper, selenium, iron, choline, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for frog legs is 26% higher.
  • Frog legs have 33 times less saturated fat than caramel. Caramel has 2.476g of saturated fat, while frog legs have 0.076g.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than frog legs.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.2%
Contains more IronIron +971.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1288.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +683.3%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +712.5%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +2600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.5%
Contains more WaterWater +863.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 +2809.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3309.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Frog legs DV% diff.
Copper 0.018mg 0.25mg 26%
Carbs 77g 0g 26%
Protein 4.6g 16.4g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.102g 23%
Selenium 1.8µg 14.1µg 22%
Iron 0.14mg 1.5mg 17%
Calories 382kcal 73kcal 15%
Cholesterol 7mg 50mg 14%
Fats 8.1g 0.3g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Calcium 138mg 18mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.076g 11%
Choline 8mg 65mg 10%
Sodium 245mg 58mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.2mg 7%
Zinc 0.44mg 1mg 5%
Phosphorus 114mg 147mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.4µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.053g 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.14mg 3%
Folate 4µg 15µg 3%
Potassium 214mg 285mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 0g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 12µg 15µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.25mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 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
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
21%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.