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Frog legs vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between frog legs and daikon

  • Frog legs are richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, copper, iron, choline, and vitamin B1, while daikon is higher in vitamin C.
  • Daikon covers your daily vitamin C needs 24% more than frog legs.
  • Daikon is lower in cholesterol.
  • Daikon has a higher glycemic index (32) than frog legs (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frog legs, raw and Radishes, oriental, 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.
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%
Daikon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 20% 15% 38% 4.1% 9.9% 2.7% 5% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more IronIron +275%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +539.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1914.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%

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.
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%
Daikon
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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 73% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 8.3% 11% 0% 0.75% 21% 4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +790.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +86.7%

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
Daikon
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2633.3%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more OtherOther +141.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%

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
Daikon
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33% 18% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +211.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.5%

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 Daikon
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 Daikon DV% diff.
Protein 16.4g 0.6g 32%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.7µg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 22mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.02mg 18%
Phosphorus 147mg 23mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Copper 0.25mg 0.115mg 15%
Iron 1.5mg 0.4mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.02mg 10%
Choline 65mg 7.3mg 10%
Zinc 1mg 0.15mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.046mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 3%
Folate 15µg 28µg 3%
Calories 73kcal 18kcal 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Sodium 58mg 21mg 2%
Potassium 285mg 227mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 27mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 0g 4.1g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 0g 2.5g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.5g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.017g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.045g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 0.031mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Daikon
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
10%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.