Frog legs vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are frog legs and surimi different?
- Frog legs are higher in copper, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, surimi is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for surimi is 50% higher.
- Frog legs contain 12 times more vitamin B2 than surimi. While frog legs contain 0.25mg of vitamin B2, surimi contains only 0.021mg.
- Surimi has less cholesterol.
- Frog legs have a lower glycemic index (0) than surimi (50).
Frog legs, raw and Fish, surimi 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +476.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +681.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +203% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +115% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +99.3% |
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 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1090.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~15.18g
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Water
~76.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +181.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +334.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 1.6µg | 50% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 28.1µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.032mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 282mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.021mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.26mg | 16% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 30mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 0.33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 112mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 143mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Protein | 16.4g | 15.18g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.443g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.85g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 0.191g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 73kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.149g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.02g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.014g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.