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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.
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%
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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%
Tamale
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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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
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%
~equal in Folate ~15µg

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
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.1%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1940%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.38g

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
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5067.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +574.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Tamale 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Tamale
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
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.