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Frog legs vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between frog legs and pistachios

  • Frog legs are higher in vitamin B12; however, pistachios are richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 122% higher.
  • Frog legs have less saturated fat.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index (0) than pistachios (28).

The food types used in this comparison are Frog legs, raw and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.6%
Contains more IronIron +161.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +420%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +186%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1316.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.3mg

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% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1774.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.9%
Contains more FatsFats +15006.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +112.9%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43781.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13998%

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 Pistachio
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 1.7mg 122%
Copper 0.25mg 1.3mg 117%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 14.38g 95%
Fats 0.3g 45.32g 69%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.87mg 61%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 23.257g 58%
Manganese 1.2mg 52%
Phosphorus 147mg 490mg 49%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Iron 1.5mg 3.92mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.076g 5.907g 27%
Calories 73kcal 560kcal 24%
Magnesium 20mg 121mg 24%
Potassium 285mg 1025mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Selenium 14.1µg 7µg 13%
Vitamin E 1mg 2.86mg 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Zinc 1mg 2.2mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 10%
Calcium 18mg 105mg 9%
Folate 15µg 51µg 9%
Carbs 0g 27.17g 9%
Protein 16.4g 20.16g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Sodium 58mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.3mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 26µg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.66g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 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
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.831g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.