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Frog legs vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Frog legs and Roast beef

  • Frog legs have more Copper, and Vitamin B1, while Roast beef have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Roast beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 68% more than Frog legs.
  • Frog legs contain 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Roast beef. While Frog legs contain 0.14mg of Vitamin B1, Roast beef contains only 0.043mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Frog legs are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frog legs, raw and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.

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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% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.7µg

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% 3% 20% 6% 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% 0.66% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +410%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
~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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1130%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +137.9%
~equal in Water ~73.72g

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
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2769.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.7%

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 Roast beef
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Roast beef Opinion
Calories 73kcal 115kcal Roast beef
Protein 16.4g 18.62g Roast beef
Fats 0.3g 3.69g Roast beef
Net carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Cholesterol 50mg 51mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU 1IU Frog legs
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Calcium 18mg 5mg Frog legs
Potassium 285mg 647mg Roast beef
Iron 1.5mg 2.05mg Roast beef
Sugar 0g 0.29g Frog legs
Copper 0.25mg 0.086mg Frog legs
Zinc 1mg 3.2mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 147mg 242mg Roast beef
Sodium 58mg 853mg Frog legs
Vitamin A 50IU 11IU Frog legs
Vitamin A 15µg 3µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg 0.49mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Frog legs
Manganese 0.015mg Roast beef
Selenium 14.1µg 14.7µg Roast beef
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.043mg Frog legs
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.213mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 5.581mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.566mg Roast beef
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 2.04µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Roast beef
Folate 15µg 5µg Frog legs
Trans Fat 0.148g Frog legs
Choline 65mg 43.9mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 1.318g Frog legs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 1.521g Roast beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.27g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.007g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0.001g Frog legs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.012g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Roast beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
46%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.