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Frog legs vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between frog legs and apple pie

  • Frog legs have more copper, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and potassium, while apple pie has more fiber.
  • Frog legs cover your daily need for copper, 23% more than apple pie.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of frog legs is 0, while the glycemic index of apple pie is 41.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frog legs, raw and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 14% 5.4% 25% 56% 83% 27% 63% 7.6% 0% 77%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +338.5%
Contains more IronIron +24%
Contains more CopperCopper +443.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 5% 20% 3% 35% 58% 23% 0% 28% 50% 0.25% 11% 35%
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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +93.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.134mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.123mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +763.2%
Contains more WaterWater +56.9%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3566.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 23% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8179.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2054.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frog legs Apple pie
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 Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Apple pie DV% diff.
Protein 16.4g 1.9g 29%
Selenium 14.1µg 26%
Copper 0.25mg 0.046mg 23%
Phosphorus 147mg 24mg 18%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.076g 3.797g 17%
Fats 0.3g 11g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.01µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 2.198g 14%
Choline 65mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 4.388g 11%
Carbs 0g 34g 11%
Sodium 58mg 266mg 9%
Manganese 0.182mg 8%
Zinc 1mg 0.16mg 8%
Calories 73kcal 237kcal 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.158mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Potassium 285mg 65mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.038mg 6%
Iron 1.5mg 1.21mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Folate 15µg 4µg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 7mg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 29µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.134mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 32.4g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.123mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Apple pie
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
21%
Frog legs
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Frog legs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168148/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.