Chorizo vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chorizo and Frog legs different?
- Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Frog legs are richer in Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chorizo is 72% higher.
- Chorizo contains 21 times more Sodium than Frog legs. While Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, Frog legs contain only 58mg.
- Frog legs have less Saturated Fat.
Chorizo, pork and beef and Frog legs, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +39.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +241% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +327.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +341.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +354.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12656.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +157.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +34617% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3292.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 455kcal | 73kcal |
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| Protein | 24.1g | 16.4g |
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| Fats | 38.27g | 0.3g |
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| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 50mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg | 285mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.25mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 147mg |
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 58mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 21.1µg | 14.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 96.7mg | 65mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 0.076g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 0.053g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.102g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
67%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 1177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)