Elk meat vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between elk meat and frog legs
- Elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B2; however, frog legs are richer in selenium.
- Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 107% more.
- Elk meat contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than frog legs. Elk meat contains 6.143mg of vitamin B3, while frog legs contain 1.2mg.
- Frog legs contain less cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +312% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +411.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +304.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1036.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1730.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 0.4µg | 107% |
| Iron | 4.07mg | 1.5mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 1.2mg | 31% |
| Protein | 30.76g | 16.4g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.12mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 1mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 147mg | 20% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.349mg | 0.25mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 14.1µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 50mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.342g | 0.076g | 6% |
| Fats | 3.41g | 0.3g | 5% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 73kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 285mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 0.053g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Sodium | 50mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.102g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.266g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat 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.