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Frog legs vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between frog legs and chocolate

  • Frog legs have more selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, and zinc.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 92% more.
  • Frog legs contain 6 times more cholesterol than chocolate. Frog legs contain 50mg of cholesterol, while chocolate contains 8mg.
  • Chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of frog legs is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frog legs, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +370%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +630%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.1%
Contains more IronIron +434.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +101%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.6%

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%
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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +236.1%
Contains more WaterWater +8343.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10326.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +21.4%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +970.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.25mg 1.028mg 86%
Saturated fat 0.076g 18.519g 84%
Iron 1.5mg 8.02mg 82%
Manganese 1.419mg 62%
Fats 0.3g 31.28g 48%
Magnesium 20mg 146mg 30%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Calories 73kcal 546kcal 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 9.54g 24%
Protein 16.4g 4.88g 23%
Selenium 14.1µg 3µg 20%
Carbs 0g 61.17g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.05mg 15%
Cholesterol 50mg 8mg 14%
Choline 65mg 12%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.025mg 10%
Zinc 1mg 2.01mg 9%
Phosphorus 147mg 206mg 8%
Potassium 285mg 559mg 8%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.23µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 1.092g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.042mg 6%
Folate 15µg 4%
Calcium 18mg 56mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.725mg 3%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 2µg 1%
Sodium 58mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 47.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.