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Frog legs vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Frog legs and Chuck steak

  • Frog legs are richer in Copper, while Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 110% more than Frog legs.
  • Frog legs have 3 times more Copper than Chuck steak. Frog legs have 0.25mg of Copper, while Chuck steak has 0.077mg.
  • Frog legs are lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frog legs, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -18.3%
Contains more Copper +224.7%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Zinc +768%
Contains more Selenium +95%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -18.3%
Contains more Copper +224.7%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Zinc +768%
Contains more Selenium +95%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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 A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
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 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Other +775%
Contains more Protein +52.3%
Contains more Fats +6446.7%
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Other +775%
Contains more Protein +52.3%
Contains more Fats +6446.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17743.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +694.1%
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17743.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +694.1%

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 Chuck steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Chuck steak Opinion
Protein 16.4g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 0.3g 19.64g Chuck steak
Calories 73kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 18mg 16mg Frog legs
Iron 1.5mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 147mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 285mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 58mg 71mg Frog legs
Zinc 1mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.25mg 0.077mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 14.1µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 50IU 25IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 7µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg 0.1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU 5IU Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Frog legs
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.066mg Frog legs
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.191mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 15µg 6µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 50mg 87mg Frog legs
Trans Fat 1.287g Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 8.66g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g Frog legs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.001g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.004g Frog legs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.81g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Chuck steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
19%
Frog legs
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.584g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.