Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Frog legs vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Frog legs and Biscuit?

  • Frog legs are richer in Copper, and Vitamin B12, yet Biscuit is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Sodium is 23% higher.
  • Frog legs have 17 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. Frog legs have 50mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit has 3mg.

We used Frog legs, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

Infographic

Frog legs vs Biscuit infographic
Infographic link

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 Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +135.5%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +85.2%
Contains more Copper +204.9%
Contains more Calcium +1205.6%
Contains more Iron +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains more Selenium +38.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +135.5%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +85.2%
Contains more Copper +204.9%
Contains more Calcium +1205.6%
Contains more Iron +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains more Selenium +38.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +64%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Folate +306.7%
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +64%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Folate +306.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +134.3%
Contains more Water +183.4%
Contains more Fats +5333.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +128.6%
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +134.3%
Contains more Water +183.4%
Contains more Fats +5333.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +128.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12975.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3981.4%
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12975.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3981.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 0g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 16.4g 7g Frog legs
Fats 0.3g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 0g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 73kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 0g 2.18g Frog legs
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 18mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 1.5mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Frog legs
Phosphorus 147mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 285mg 121mg Frog legs
Sodium 58mg 580mg Frog legs
Zinc 1mg 0.54mg Frog legs
Copper 0.25mg 0.082mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 14.1µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 50IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 15µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg Frog legs
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.035mg Frog legs
Folate 15µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.08µg Frog legs
Vitamin K 0.1µg Frog legs
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 50mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 0.076g 4.324g 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 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.