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Frog legs vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are frog legs and salami different?

  • Salami has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and copper than frog legs.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for salami is 73% higher.
  • Frog legs have less cholesterol.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index (0) than salami (28).

Frog legs, raw and Salami, cooked, beef and pork are the varieties used 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +193%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Iron ~1.56mg

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%
Salami
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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% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +354.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +280%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3100%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.8%
~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
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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +81.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.2%
Contains more FatsFats +8533.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +232.9%

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
Salami
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20894.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2379.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Salami DV% diff.
Sodium 58mg 1740mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.52µg 47%
Manganese 0.978mg 43%
Saturated fat 0.076g 9.316g 42%
Fats 0.3g 25.9g 39%
Selenium 14.1µg 31.3µg 31%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 6.053mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 11.127g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.459mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.367mg 19%
Zinc 1mg 2.93mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 2.529g 16%
Calories 73kcal 336kcal 13%
Cholesterol 50mg 89mg 13%
Copper 0.25mg 0.357mg 12%
Protein 16.4g 21.85g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.357mg 8%
Phosphorus 147mg 191mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.22mg 5%
Choline 65mg 93.5mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin D 8IU 41IU 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 3.2µg 3%
Folate 15µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 1.56mg 1%
Potassium 285mg 316mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.4g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.4g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 19mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Salami
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
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 1682mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.24g)
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 - $0.2)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.