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Frog legs vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between frog legs and caper

  • Frog legs have more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, choline, and vitamin B1; however, caper has more vitamin K, copper, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for caper is 100% higher.

Food types used in this article are Frog legs, raw and Capers, canned.

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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%
Caper
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +612.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1370%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1075%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.2%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.6%

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%
Caper
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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 14% 2.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +24500%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%

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
Caper
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2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +594.9%
Contains more FatsFats +186.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +474.3%
~equal in Water ~83.85g

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
Caper
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Caper DV% diff.
Sodium 58mg 2348mg 100%
Protein 16.4g 2.36g 28%
Selenium 14.1µg 1.2µg 23%
Phosphorus 147mg 10mg 20%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 24.6µg 20%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Copper 0.25mg 0.374mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Choline 65mg 6.5mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.018mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.139mg 9%
Potassium 285mg 40mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.023mg 7%
Zinc 1mg 0.32mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg 5%
Manganese 0.078mg 3%
Calories 73kcal 23kcal 3%
Magnesium 20mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.652mg 3%
Folate 15µg 23µg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 1.67mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 40mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.89g 2%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.233g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.304g 1%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.88mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.86g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.69g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.41g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.063g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Caper
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
13%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 2290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.