Frog legs vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between frog legs and ground beef
- Frog legs have more copper and vitamin B1; however, ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and selenium.
- Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 87% more than frog legs.
- Ground beef contains 3 times less copper than frog legs. Frog legs contain 0.25mg of copper, while ground beef contains 0.079mg.
- Frog legs have less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Frog legs, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +216.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +484% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.5% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +174.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +235.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +159.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +522.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5023.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.7% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13715.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 2.49µg | 87% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 5.84mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 6.073g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 15.37g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.079mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 7.322g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 4.026mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.311mg | 15% |
| Protein | 16.4g | 23.87g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 88mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.27mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 19.1µg | 9% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 241kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.051mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.171mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 166mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.408g | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Choline | 65mg | 73.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 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 |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.997g)
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.