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Frog legs vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between frog legs and basil

  • Frog legs have more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, calcium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 346% higher.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than frog legs.

Food types used in this article are Frog legs, raw and Basil, fresh.

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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%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +883.3%
Contains more IronIron +111.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +54%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
~equal in Potassium ~295mg

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%
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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 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +470.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +414700%
Contains more FolateFolate +353.3%

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
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +420.6%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%
~equal in Other ~1.5g

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
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.4%

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 Basil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 414.8µg 346%
Manganese 1.148mg 50%
Vitamin A 15µg 264µg 28%
Protein 16.4g 3.15g 27%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.3µg 25%
Iron 1.5mg 3.17mg 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Calcium 18mg 177mg 16%
Copper 0.25mg 0.385mg 15%
Phosphorus 147mg 56mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.076mg 13%
Folate 15µg 68µg 13%
Magnesium 20mg 64mg 10%
Choline 65mg 11.4mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.034mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.155mg 3%
Calories 73kcal 23kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.389g 2%
Sodium 58mg 4mg 2%
Zinc 1mg 0.81mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.902mg 2%
Carbs 0g 2.65g 1%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.8mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.64g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.05g N/A
Potassium 285mg 295mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.041g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Basil
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
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.