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Frog legs vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between frog legs and bratwurst

  • Frog legs have more copper and iron; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 95% more.
  • Frog legs contain 3 times more copper than bratwurst. Frog legs contain 0.25mg of copper, while bratwurst contains 0.08mg.
  • Frog legs contain less cholesterol.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of frog legs is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frog legs, raw and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +147%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.1µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +567.5%
~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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.4%
Contains more WaterWater +44.6%
Contains more FatsFats +8680%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +100.7%

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14994.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1449%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 2.67µg 95%
Fats 0.3g 26.34g 40%
Sodium 58mg 848mg 34%
Saturated fat 0.076g 6.08g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 8g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.38mg 20%
Copper 0.25mg 0.08mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 14%
Zinc 1mg 2.47mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 3.11mg 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Calories 73kcal 297kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 1.58g 10%
Cholesterol 50mg 78mg 9%
Protein 16.4g 12.2g 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.5mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.213mg 3%
Folate 15µg 4µg 3%
Manganese 0.041mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Phosphorus 147mg 130mg 2%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Calcium 18mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Potassium 285mg 283mg 0%
Selenium 14.1µg 14.1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 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 Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 790mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs 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 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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.