Frog legs vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between frog legs and tamale?
- Frog legs are higher in copper, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin E, yet tamale is higher in fiber.
- Frog legs' daily need coverage for copper is 21% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in tamale is lower.
- The glycemic index of frog legs is lower.
We used Frog legs, raw and Tamales (Navajo) 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +296.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +135% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +35% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.063mg | 21% |
| Protein | 16.4g | 6.28g | 20% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 427mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 6µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.08mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 2.396g | 11% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 0.54µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 18.12g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 285mg | 131mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.688g | 4% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 153kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 1.59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1940% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5067.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +574.5% |
