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Frog legs vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are frog legs and figs different?

  • Frog legs are higher in selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, choline, and zinc; however, figs are richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for frog legs is 25% higher.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index (0) than figs (61).

Frog legs, raw and Figs, raw 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more IronIron +305.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +257.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%

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%
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +1283%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4600%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.113mg

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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2086.7%
Contains more OtherOther +112.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g
~equal in Water ~79.11g

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
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Figs DV% diff.
Protein 16.4g 0.75g 31%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.2µg 25%
Copper 0.25mg 0.07mg 20%
Phosphorus 147mg 14mg 19%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.05mg 15%
Iron 1.5mg 0.37mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Choline 65mg 4.7mg 11%
Zinc 1mg 0.15mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.11mg 6%
Manganese 0.128mg 6%
Carbs 0g 19.18g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.4mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.7µg 4%
Potassium 285mg 232mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 35mg 2%
Sodium 58mg 1mg 2%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.113mg 1%
Calories 73kcal 74kcal 0%
Fats 0.3g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 0g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 16.26g N/A
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.06g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.066g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.144g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Figs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.9)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.