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Frog legs vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are frog legs and chinese broccoli different?

  • Frog legs are higher in selenium, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and iron; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chinese broccoli is 71% higher.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index (0) than chinese broccoli (32).

Frog legs, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +167.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +309.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +258.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +984.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~261mg

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84700%
Contains more FolateFolate +560%

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1338.6%
Contains more OtherOther +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +140%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.05g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 84.8µg 71%
Protein 16.4g 1.14g 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Selenium 14.1µg 1.3µg 23%
Folate 15µg 99µg 21%
Copper 0.25mg 0.061mg 21%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Phosphorus 147mg 41mg 15%
Iron 1.5mg 0.56mg 12%
Manganese 0.264mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Calcium 18mg 100mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.146mg 8%
Vitamin A 15µg 82µg 7%
Choline 65mg 25.3mg 7%
Zinc 1mg 0.39mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.437mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.07mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.095mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 3%
Calories 73kcal 22kcal 3%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.48mg 3%
Sodium 58mg 7mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.33g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 285mg 261mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 0g 3.81g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.72g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.31g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.84g N/A
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.11g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.05g 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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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.