Frog legs vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between frog legs and potatoes
- Frog legs have more selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, choline, and iron; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Frog legs' daily need coverage for selenium is 25% more.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of frog legs is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Frog legs, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3425% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +681.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +437.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +700% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2550% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 16.4g | 2.05g | 29% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 0.4µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.032mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.11mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.298mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 57mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12.1mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.81mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.49g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.081mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 425mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 1.061mg | 1% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 77kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Folate | 15µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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 |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins