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Frog legs vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between frog legs and chicken gizzard

  • Frog legs have more copper and vitamin B1; however, chicken gizzard has more selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, choline, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for chicken gizzard is 107% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard has 5 times less vitamin B1 than frog legs. Frog legs have 0.14mg of vitamin B1, while chicken gizzard has 0.026mg.
  • Frog legs are lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Frog legs, raw and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered.

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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 2.1% 5.1% 16% 120% 54% 121% 81% 7.3% 9.7% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.3%
Contains more IronIron +112.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +342%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191.5%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg
~equal in Sodium ~56mg

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% 4% 0% 6.5% 48% 59% 28% 16% 130% 0% 3.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.6%
~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
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%
Contains more OtherOther +-240%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.3%
Contains more FatsFats +793.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
43% 34% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.353 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +896.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Chicken gizzard DV% diff.
Cholesterol 50mg 370mg 107%
Selenium 14.1µg 41.1µg 49%
Zinc 1mg 4.42mg 31%
Protein 16.4g 30.39g 28%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.04µg 27%
Iron 1.5mg 3.19mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 3.12mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.026mg 10%
Copper 0.25mg 0.161mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 9%
Choline 65mg 104.4mg 7%
Phosphorus 147mg 189mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.2mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.071mg 4%
Calories 73kcal 154kcal 4%
Fats 0.3g 2.68g 4%
Magnesium 20mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.21mg 3%
Potassium 285mg 179mg 3%
Folate 15µg 5µg 3%
Manganese 0.074mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.67g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.353g 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.528g 1%
Calcium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sodium 58mg 56mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.13g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Chicken gizzard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/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.