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Frog legs vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between frog legs and sweet potato?

  • Frog legs are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, copper, and choline, yet sweet potato is higher in vitamin A and fiber.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 283% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sweet potato is lower.
  • The glycemic index of frog legs is lower.

We used Frog legs, raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +145.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
~equal in Sodium ~55mg

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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +309.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +428.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%

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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +944.6%
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~77.28g

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
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +628.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.3%

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 Sweet potato
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 Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin A 15µg 709µg 77%
Protein 16.4g 1.57g 30%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.6µg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.061mg 15%
Phosphorus 147mg 47mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Iron 1.5mg 0.61mg 11%
Manganese 0.258mg 11%
Copper 0.25mg 0.151mg 11%
Choline 65mg 12.3mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.209mg 7%
Carbs 0g 20.12g 7%
Zinc 1mg 0.3mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.26mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.078mg 5%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.557mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg 3%
Potassium 285mg 337mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.014g 1%
Folate 15µg 11µg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg 1%
Calories 73kcal 86kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 30mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.05g 0%
Net carbs 0g 17.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.18g N/A
Sodium 58mg 55mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.001g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 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 Sweet potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.