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Frog legs vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are frog legs and squid different?

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium than frog legs.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 208% higher.
  • Frog legs have less cholesterol.

Frog legs, raw and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.5%
Contains more IronIron +622.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +299.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +246%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +294.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +535.5%

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%
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +591.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1250%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%

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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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +34%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98%
Contains more FatsFats +366.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +140%

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
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 5.4µg 208%
Selenium 14.1µg 89.6µg 137%
Iron 1.5mg 10.84mg 117%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 1.729mg 114%
Copper 0.25mg 0.998mg 83%
Phosphorus 147mg 580mg 62%
Cholesterol 50mg 224mg 58%
Protein 16.4g 32.48g 32%
Sodium 58mg 744mg 30%
Zinc 1mg 3.46mg 22%
Vitamin A 15µg 203µg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 18%
Calcium 18mg 180mg 16%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.27mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.017mg 10%
Potassium 285mg 637mg 10%
Magnesium 20mg 60mg 10%
Manganese 0.209mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 2.189mg 6%
Calories 73kcal 158kcal 4%
Fats 0.3g 1.4g 2%
Folate 15µg 24µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Carbs 0g 1.64g 1%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.236g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.268g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.64g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.162g 0%
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 174mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.