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Frog legs vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between frog legs and horned melon

  • Frog legs are higher in copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, horned melon is richer in vitamin C.
  • Frog legs' daily need coverage for copper is 26% higher.
  • Frog legs have 17 times more vitamin B2 than horned melon. While frog legs have 0.25mg of vitamin B2, horned melon has only 0.015mg.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index (0) than horned melon (48).

The food types used in this comparison are Frog legs, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano).

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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 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.7%
Contains more IronIron +32.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1150%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +297.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%

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.
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 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +821.3%
Contains more OtherOther +225.6%
Contains more FatsFats +320%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~88.97g

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 Horned melon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Horned melon DV% diff.
Protein 16.4g 1.78g 29%
Copper 0.25mg 0.02mg 26%
Selenium 14.1µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.015mg 18%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 17%
Phosphorus 147mg 37mg 16%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.025mg 10%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 40mg 5%
Potassium 285mg 123mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 1.13mg 5%
Zinc 1mg 0.48mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.565mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.063mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Folate 15µg 3µg 3%
Carbs 0g 7.56g 3%
Sodium 58mg 2mg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 1%
Calories 73kcal 44kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 7µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Fats 0.3g 1.26g 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.56g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 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 Horned melon
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
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/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.