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Frog legs vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between frog legs and shallot?

  • Frog legs are higher in selenium, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and choline, yet shallot is higher in vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin C.
  • Frog legs' daily need coverage for selenium is 23% more.
  • The glycemic index of frog legs is lower.

We used Frog legs, raw and Shallots, raw 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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1075%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +475.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.7%

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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +556%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~79.8g

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +278.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Shallot DV% diff.
Protein 16.4g 2.5g 28%
Selenium 14.1µg 1.2µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.02mg 18%
Copper 0.25mg 0.088mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.345mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Manganese 0.292mg 13%
Phosphorus 147mg 60mg 12%
Choline 65mg 11.3mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.06mg 7%
Carbs 0g 16.8g 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.04mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 6%
Zinc 1mg 0.4mg 5%
Folate 15µg 34µg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 1.2mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 37mg 2%
Sodium 58mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 285mg 334mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Calories 73kcal 72kcal 0%
Fats 0.3g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 0g 13.6g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0g 7.87g N/A
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.014g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.039g 0%
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.043mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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.
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.