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Frog legs vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between frog legs and hamburgers

  • Frog legs are richer in copper, while hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, folate, calcium, and vitamin B1.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 43% more than frog legs.
  • Frog legs have 3 times more copper than hamburgers. Frog legs have 0.25mg of copper, while hamburgers have 0.091mg.
  • Frog legs are lower in sodium.
  • Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than frog legs (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frog legs, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more IronIron +92%
Contains more ZincZinc +187%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~136mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +260%
Contains more FolateFolate +273.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg

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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +91.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4686.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +27.9%
~equal in Protein ~17.08g

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10267.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272.5%

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 Hamburger
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.44µg 43%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 5.365mg 26%
Selenium 14.1µg 26%
Saturated fat 0.076g 5.096g 23%
Fats 0.3g 14.36g 22%
Copper 0.25mg 0.091mg 18%
Zinc 1mg 2.87mg 17%
Iron 1.5mg 2.88mg 17%
Sodium 58mg 414mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 5.495g 14%
Choline 65mg 12%
Calories 73kcal 295kcal 11%
Folate 15µg 56µg 10%
Manganese 0.217mg 9%
Carbs 0g 24.1g 8%
Calcium 18mg 102mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.217mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.203mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.38g 2%
Phosphorus 147mg 136mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 285mg 226mg 2%
Protein 16.4g 17.08g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Cholesterol 50mg 47mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 23.2g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.25mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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

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.