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Frog legs vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Frog legs and Ham

  • Frog legs have more Copper, however, Ham have more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Ham is 51% higher.
  • Ham has 3 times less Copper than Frog legs. Frog legs have 0.25mg of Copper, while Ham has 0.079mg.
  • Frog legs are lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Frog legs, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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.
Frog legs
Frog legs
5
:
5
Ham
Ham
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +216.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +188%
Contains more Selenium +38.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Potassium - 287
Frog legs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +216.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +188%
Contains more Selenium +38.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Potassium - 287

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.
Frog legs
Frog legs
5
:
6
Ham
Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Frog legs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 20% 6% 0% 35% 58% 23% 0% 28% 12% 50% 1%
Ham
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frog legs
Frog legs
1
:
4
Ham
Ham
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Fats +1743.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +212.1%
Frog legs
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Ham
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Fats +1743.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +212.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frog legs
Frog legs
1
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2
Ham
Ham
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4843.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.4%
Frog legs
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4843.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.4%

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 Ham
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Ham Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Protein 16.4g 20.93g Ham
Fats 0.3g 5.53g Ham
Carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Calories 73kcal 145kcal Ham
Calcium 18mg 8mg Frog legs
Iron 1.5mg 1.48mg Frog legs
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Frog legs
Phosphorus 147mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 285mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 58mg 1203mg Frog legs
Zinc 1mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.25mg 0.079mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 14.1µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.202mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 15µg 3µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.65µg Ham
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Frog legs
Tryptophan 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 50mg 53mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 1.81g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g Frog legs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Frog legs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.54g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
19%
Frog legs
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 1145mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.734g)
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 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.
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.

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.