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Frog legs vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between frog legs and barbecue sauce

  • Frog legs are richer than barbecue sauce in selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, choline, and vitamin B1.
  • Barbecue sauce covers your daily sodium needs 42% more than frog legs.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frog legs, raw and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more IronIron +134.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +488.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +635%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +984.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%

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 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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +815.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%

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
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1900%
Contains more WaterWater +49.7%
Contains more FatsFats +110%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +119.3%

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
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.101g

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 Barbecue sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Barbecue sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 58mg 1027mg 42%
Protein 16.4g 0.82g 31%
Selenium 14.1µg 1.3µg 23%
Copper 0.25mg 0.072mg 20%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Phosphorus 147mg 20mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.056mg 15%
Carbs 0g 40.77g 14%
Choline 65mg 7.1mg 11%
Iron 1.5mg 0.64mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.023mg 10%
Zinc 1mg 0.17mg 8%
Manganese 0.126mg 5%
Calories 73kcal 172kcal 5%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.597mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.075mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 3%
Folate 15µg 2µg 3%
Potassium 285mg 232mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 33mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.8mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.63g 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 39.87g N/A
Sugar 0g 33.24g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin A 15µg 11µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.045g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.082g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.101g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Barbecue sauce
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
7%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 969mg)
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?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.