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Frog legs vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are frog legs and cheeseburgers different?

  • Frog legs are higher in copper; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1,2, folate, zinc, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheeseburgers is 32% higher.
  • Frog legs contain 2 times more copper than cheeseburgers. While frog legs contain 0.25mg of copper, cheeseburgers contain only 0.111mg.
  • Frog legs have less sodium.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index (0) than cheeseburgers (66).

Frog legs, raw and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +561.1%
Contains more IronIron +80.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +149%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39%
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
~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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +112%
Contains more FatsFats +4806.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +50.7%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10113.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1525.5%

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 Cheeseburger
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.076g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 5.217mg 25%
Fats 0.3g 14.72g 22%
Sodium 58mg 515mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.76µg 15%
Iron 1.5mg 2.71mg 15%
Copper 0.25mg 0.111mg 15%
Folate 15µg 70µg 14%
Zinc 1mg 2.49mg 14%
Manganese 0.316mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.293mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 5.413g 13%
Calories 73kcal 308kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Calcium 18mg 119mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 1.658g 10%
Selenium 14.1µg 19.6µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.363mg 9%
Carbs 0g 28.03g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.228mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Choline 65mg 28.9mg 7%
Vitamin A 15µg 50µg 4%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.52mg 3%
Potassium 285mg 196mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.2µg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Phosphorus 147mg 161mg 2%
Cholesterol 50mg 43mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 2IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Protein 16.4g 16.51g 0%
Net carbs 0g 26.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.