Frog legs vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between frog legs and cod
- Frog legs have more copper, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1; however, cod is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Cod covers your daily selenium needs 35% more than frog legs.
- Cod contains 9 times less copper than frog legs. Frog legs contain 0.25mg of copper, while cod contains 0.028mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Frog legs, raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +294.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +792.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +134.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +284.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +127.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +366.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.3% |
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Protein
~17.81g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~81.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 3060% | |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 33.1µg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.028mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 0.91µg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.38mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.065mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.245mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 203mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 2.063mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 0.45mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 413mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 36IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.9µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Protein | 16.4g | 17.81g | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.67g | 1% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 82kcal | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 65mg | 65.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.02g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.
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.