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Frog legs vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between frog legs and corn raw?

  • Frog legs are higher in selenium, copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, and choline, yet corn raw is higher in fiber and vitamin C.
  • Frog legs' daily need coverage for selenium is 25% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in corn raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of frog legs is lower.

We used Frog legs, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw types in this article.

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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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more IronIron +188.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +363%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
~equal in Potassium ~270mg

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%

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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +401.5%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more FatsFats +350%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~76.05g

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +715.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +377.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Corn raw DV% diff.
Protein 16.4g 3.27g 26%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.6µg 25%
Copper 0.25mg 0.054mg 22%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.055mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 14%
Iron 1.5mg 0.52mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Choline 65mg 23mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Phosphorus 147mg 89mg 8%
Manganese 0.163mg 7%
Folate 15µg 42µg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.07mg 6%
Carbs 0g 18.7g 6%
Zinc 1mg 0.46mg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 37mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.77mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.487g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.093mg 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Sodium 58mg 15mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 2mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Fats 0.3g 1.35g 2%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.325g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.432g 1%
Calories 73kcal 86kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.155mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.7g N/A
Potassium 285mg 270mg 0%
Sugar 0g 6.26g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.