Frog legs vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between frog legs and elk meat
- Frog legs have more selenium; however, elk meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 107% more.
- Frog legs contain less cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Frog legs, raw and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +260% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +312% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +411.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +304.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +640% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1036.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1730.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.8% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 2.96µg | 107% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 4.07mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 6.143mg | 31% |
| Protein | 16.4g | 30.76g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.485mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 4.12mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 285mg | 20% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.349mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.37mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 10.5µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 72mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 1.342g | 6% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 3.41g | 5% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 162kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 392mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.97g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Sodium | 58mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.161g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.266g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat 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.