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Frog legs vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between frog legs and beer

  • The amount of copper, selenium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, choline, and zinc in frog legs is higher than in beer.
  • Frog legs cover your daily need for copper, 27% more than beer.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of frog legs is 0, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frog legs, raw and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +955.6%
Contains more IronIron +7400%
Contains more CopperCopper +4900%
Contains more ZincZinc +9900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%

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.
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%
Beer
Beer
1
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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +543.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Beer
Beer
3
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3465.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +187.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Beer DV% diff.
Protein 16.4g 0.46g 32%
Copper 0.25mg 0.005mg 27%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.6µg 25%
Iron 1.5mg 0.02mg 19%
Phosphorus 147mg 14mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.025mg 17%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.02µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.005mg 11%
Choline 65mg 10.1mg 10%
Zinc 1mg 0.01mg 9%
Potassium 285mg 27mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.046mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.513mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 6mg 3%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Sodium 58mg 4mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Calories 73kcal 43kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 0g 3.55g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0g 3.55g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.