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Frog legs vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between frog legs and broth

  • Frog legs are richer in copper and zinc, while broth is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, choline, and magnesium.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1036% more than frog legs.
  • Broth is lower in cholesterol.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than frog legs (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frog legs, raw and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +45.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1011.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +938.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.6%
~equal in Potassium ~309mg

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.3%

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +3507.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4526.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3412.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.66g

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10013.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4292.2%

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 Broth
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 58mg 23875mg 1036%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 4.48g 29%
Copper 0.25mg 0mg 28%
Selenium 14.1µg 28µg 25%
Fats 0.3g 13.88g 21%
Calcium 18mg 187mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.076g 3.43g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 5.36g 13%
Cholesterol 50mg 13mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Calories 73kcal 267kcal 10%
Choline 65mg 114.6mg 9%
Magnesium 20mg 56mg 9%
Zinc 1mg 0.09mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 2.46mg 8%
Manganese 0.15mg 7%
Iron 1.5mg 1.03mg 6%
Carbs 0g 18.01g 6%
Folate 15µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.3µg 4%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.46mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.1mg 3%
Phosphorus 147mg 166mg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Protein 16.4g 16.66g 1%
Potassium 285mg 309mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 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 Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 23817mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.