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Frog legs vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Frog legs and Beefsteak

  • Frog legs have more Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Beefsteak have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beefsteak is 41% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 3 times less Copper than Frog legs. Frog legs have 0.25mg of Copper, while Beefsteak has 0.073mg.
  • Frog legs are lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Frog legs, raw and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 Copper +242.5%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +385%
Contains more Selenium +104.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Sodium - 57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Copper +242.5%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +385%
Contains more Selenium +104.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Sodium - 57

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +481.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +245%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +481.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +245%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +4936.7%
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +4936.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11783%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +449%
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11783%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +449%

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 Beefsteak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 16.4g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 0.3g 15.11g Beefsteak
Calories 73kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 18mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.5mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 147mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 285mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 58mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 1mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.25mg 0.073mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.009mg Beefsteak
Selenium 14.1µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg 0.45mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg Frog legs
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.078mg Frog legs
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.14mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 15µg 8µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 50mg 79mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 5.951g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g Frog legs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Frog legs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.56g Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Beefsteak
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
19%
Frog legs
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.875g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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.

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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.