Frog legs vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between frog legs and ginger?
- Frog legs are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, choline, and zinc, yet ginger is richer in fiber.
- Frog legs' daily need coverage for selenium is 24% higher.
We used Frog legs, raw and Ginger root, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +12.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +150% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +194.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +332.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1914.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +115% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.6% |
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 | +284.6% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +460% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +635.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +125.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +801.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +81.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 16.4g | 1.82g | 29% |
Selenium | 14.1µg | 0.7µg | 24% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 0µg | 17% |
Cholesterol | 50mg | 0mg | 17% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.034mg | 17% |
Phosphorus | 147mg | 34mg | 16% |
Iron | 1.5mg | 0.6mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.025mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.229mg | 10% | |
Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
Choline | 65mg | 28.8mg | 7% |
Carbs | 0g | 17.77g | 6% |
Zinc | 1mg | 0.34mg | 6% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 43mg | 5% |
Potassium | 285mg | 415mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.25mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
Sodium | 58mg | 13mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
Folate | 15µg | 11µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.076g | 0.203g | 1% |
Fats | 0.3g | 0.75g | 1% |
Calories | 73kcal | 80kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 15.77g | N/A |
Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 1.7g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.154g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.154g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.03mg | 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 |
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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%

9%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%

23%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins