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Frog legs vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between frog legs and maple sugar

  • Frog legs are richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B1,2, choline, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, while maple sugar is higher in zinc.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily zinc needs 46% more than frog legs.
  • Maple sugar has a higher glycemic index (63) than frog legs (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frog legs, raw and Sugars, maple.

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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% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1662.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +506%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~274mg
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg

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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2995.2%
~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16300%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +923.8%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.1g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Maple sugar DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 192%
Zinc 1mg 6.06mg 46%
Protein 16.4g 0.1g 33%
Carbs 0g 90.9g 30%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.8µg 24%
Phosphorus 147mg 3mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.013mg 18%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Copper 0.25mg 0.099mg 17%
Calories 73kcal 354kcal 14%
Choline 65mg 2.1mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.009mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.003mg 9%
Calcium 18mg 90mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.04mg 7%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Sodium 58mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 1.61mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 0g 90.9g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 19mg 0%
Potassium 285mg 274mg 0%
Sugar 0g 84.87g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.036g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.064g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.1g 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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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.