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Frog legs vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between frog legs and pepperoni?

  • Frog legs are higher in copper, yet pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
  • Frog legs have 3 times more copper than pepperoni. While frog legs have 0.25mg of copper, pepperoni has only 0.091mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in frog legs is lower.
  • The glycemic index of frog legs is lower.

We used Frog legs, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +144%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~274mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg

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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +27%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +225%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +186.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15326.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +238.6%

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39088.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4270.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.076g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.3g 46.28g 71%
Sodium 58mg 1582mg 66%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 20.77g 52%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.3µg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 4.458g 29%
Selenium 14.1µg 29µg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.987mg 24%
Calories 73kcal 504kcal 22%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.362mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Copper 0.25mg 0.091mg 18%
Cholesterol 50mg 97mg 16%
Zinc 1mg 2.44mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.271mg 11%
Vitamin D 8IU 52IU 6%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.3µg 6%
Protein 16.4g 19.25g 6%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.8µg 5%
Choline 65mg 51.2mg 3%
Folate 15µg 5µg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 1.33mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Phosphorus 147mg 158mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.257mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 19mg 0%
Potassium 285mg 274mg 0%
Vitamin E 1mg 1.03mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Pepperoni
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 1524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.632g)
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 - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.