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Mackerel vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Frog legs?

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, yet Frog legs are higher in Copper.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 775% more.
  • Mackerel has 55 times more Saturated Fat than Frog legs. While Mackerel has 4.176g of Saturated Fat, Frog legs have only 0.076g.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Frog legs, raw types 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 Magnesium +385%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +266%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Copper +166%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Zinc - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Contains more Magnesium +385%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +266%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Copper +166%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Zinc - 1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4650%
Contains more Folate +650%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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 +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4650%
Contains more Folate +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Fats +5836.7%
Contains more Other +262.1%
Contains more Water +53.7%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Fats +5836.7%
Contains more Other +262.1%
Contains more Water +53.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13118.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4115.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13118.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4115.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Frog legs Opinion
Protein 23.85g 16.4g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.3g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 73kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 18mg Frog legs
Iron 1.57mg 1.5mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 20mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 147mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 285mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 58mg Frog legs
Zinc 0.94mg 1mg Frog legs
Copper 0.094mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 14.1µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 50IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg Frog legs
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.14mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.25mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.2mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.12mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 15µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Frog legs
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 50mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.076g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.02g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.014g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.007g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.053g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.102g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Frog legs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
235%
Mackerel
19%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.