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Frog legs vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between frog legs and fruitcake

  • Frog legs are richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, choline, and vitamin B1, while fruitcake is higher in fiber and iron.
  • Frog legs cover your daily copper needs 22% more than fruitcake.
  • Frog legs have 40 times more vitamin B12 than fruitcake. Frog legs have 0.4µg of vitamin B12, while fruitcake has 0.01µg.
  • Fruitcake is lower in cholesterol.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index (53) than frog legs (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frog legs, raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +605%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +38%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3900%
Contains more CholineCholine +630.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.9mg

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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +465.5%
Contains more WaterWater +223.7%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2933.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7824.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3157.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Fruitcake DV% diff.
Protein 16.4g 2.9g 27%
Selenium 14.1µg 2µg 22%
Copper 0.25mg 0.05mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 3.323g 21%
Carbs 0g 61.6g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.01µg 16%
Cholesterol 50mg 5mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Phosphorus 147mg 52mg 14%
Fats 0.3g 9.1g 14%
Calories 73kcal 324kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.099mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 4.2g 10%
Choline 65mg 8.9mg 10%
Manganese 0.22mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.05mg 8%
Iron 1.5mg 2.07mg 7%
Zinc 1mg 0.27mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.046mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.076g 1.048g 4%
Potassium 285mg 153mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.791mg 3%
Sodium 58mg 101mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Folate 15µg 20µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 20mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 57.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 27.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0.001g 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 Fruitcake
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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.972g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.