Frog legs vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between frog legs and roe?
- Frog legs are higher in copper and iron, yet roe is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
- Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 464% more.
- Frog legs have 2 times more copper than roe. While frog legs have 0.25mg of copper, roe has only 0.128mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in frog legs is lower.
- The glycemic index of frog legs is lower.
We used Frog legs, raw and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +94.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +506.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +279.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2785% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +513.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2643.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3917% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3237.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 11.54µg | 464% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 479mg | 143% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 51.7µg | 68% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.949mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 515mg | 53% |
| Protein | 16.4g | 28.62g | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.154mg | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 3.404g | 22% |
| Folate | 15µg | 92µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.128mg | 14% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 0.3g | 8.23g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.277mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.77mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 1.866g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 91µg | 8% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 204kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 2.192mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 2.129g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.185mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 1.28mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Potassium | 285mg | 283mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.375mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.305mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.465mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.179mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.401mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.778mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.02g | 1.747g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.105g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
157%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 429mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $97.5)