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Frog legs vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between frog legs and dulce de Leche

  • Frog legs have more copper, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, dulce de Leche is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Frog legs cover your daily copper needs 27% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 9 times less iron than frog legs. Frog legs contain 1.5mg of iron, while dulce de Leche contains 0.17mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Frog legs, raw and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +782.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +6150%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +422.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1294.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.8%
Contains more WaterWater +185.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2350%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

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% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3943.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +267.6%

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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Copper 0.25mg 0.004mg 27%
Calcium 18mg 251mg 23%
Selenium 14.1µg 2.7µg 21%
Saturated fat 0.076g 4.534g 20%
Protein 16.4g 6.84g 19%
Carbs 0g 55.35g 18%
Iron 1.5mg 0.17mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Calories 73kcal 315kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.405mg 12%
Fats 0.3g 7.35g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.016mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.016mg 8%
Phosphorus 147mg 193mg 7%
Vitamin A 15µg 74µg 7%
Cholesterol 50mg 29mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.21mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.2mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 2.143g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.31µg 4%
Choline 65mg 89.1mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Sodium 58mg 129mg 3%
Zinc 1mg 0.79mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.375g 2%
Potassium 285mg 350mg 2%
Folate 15µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 55.35g N/A
Vitamin D 8IU 6IU 0%
Magnesium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 0g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.