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Frog legs vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Frog legs and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Frog legs have more Vitamin B1, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano have more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Parmigiano-Reggiano is 109% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Frog legs. Frog legs have 0.14mg of Vitamin B1, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.029mg.
  • Frog legs are lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Frog legs, raw and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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.
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +128%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Calcium +6061.1%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +395.9%
Contains more Zinc +287%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.238
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 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +128%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Calcium +6061.1%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +395.9%
Contains more Zinc +287%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.238

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +1110%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +465%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
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 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +1110%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +465%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +61.9%
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Fats +6566.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +473.6%
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Water +61.9%
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Fats +6566.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +473.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11405.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352.9%
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11405.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352.9%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 16.4g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 0.3g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 0g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 73kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 18mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 1.5mg 0.9mg Frog legs
Magnesium 20mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 147mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 285mg 125mg Frog legs
Sodium 58mg 1529mg Frog legs
Zinc 1mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.25mg 0.238mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 14.1µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 50IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 1mg 0.17mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.029mg Frog legs
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.114mg Frog legs
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.049mg Frog legs
Folate 15µg 10µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 50mg 88mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 13.317g 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 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.462g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Frog legs
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 1471mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.