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Frog legs vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between frog legs and Limburger

  • Frog legs have more copper and iron; however, Limburger has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Limburger is 83% higher.
  • Limburger has 12 times less copper than frog legs. Frog legs have 0.25mg of copper, while Limburger has 0.021mg.
  • Frog legs are lower in cholesterol.
  • Limburger has a higher glycemic index than frog legs.

Food types used in this article are Frog legs, raw and Cheese, limburger.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.7%
Contains more IronIron +1053.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1090.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2661.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +659.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +322.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +286.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +69.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8983.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +170.7%

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
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16137.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +385.3%

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 Limburger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.076g 16.746g 76%
Calcium 18mg 497mg 48%
Fats 0.3g 27.25g 41%
Vitamin A 15µg 340µg 36%
Phosphorus 147mg 393mg 35%
Sodium 58mg 800mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.04µg 27%
Copper 0.25mg 0.021mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 8.606g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.503mg 19%
Iron 1.5mg 0.13mg 17%
Calories 73kcal 327kcal 13%
Cholesterol 50mg 90mg 13%
Folate 15µg 58µg 11%
Zinc 1mg 2.1mg 10%
Choline 65mg 15.4mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.158mg 7%
Protein 16.4g 20.05g 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.23mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.08mg 5%
Potassium 285mg 128mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.086mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.495g 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 20IU 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg 2%
Selenium 14.1µg 14.5µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.49g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.49g 0%
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.