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Frog legs vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between frog legs and tortilla

  • Frog legs have more copper, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin E, while tortilla has more iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need for iron, 29% more than frog legs.
  • Frog legs contain 5 times more vitamin E than tortilla. While frog legs contain 1mg of vitamin E, tortilla contains only 0.19mg.
  • The amount of sodium in frog legs is lower.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of frog legs is 0, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frog legs, raw and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more IronIron +154%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~146mg

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +553.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.3%
Contains more WaterWater +105%
Contains more FatsFats +216.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +33.6%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +249.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +283.3%

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 Tortilla
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 Tortilla DV% diff.
Iron 1.5mg 3.81mg 29%
Folate 15µg 98µg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.37mg 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.125mg 18%
Protein 16.4g 7.28g 18%
Sodium 58mg 482mg 18%
Carbs 0g 49.94g 17%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 17%
Copper 0.25mg 0.102mg 16%
Choline 65mg 12%
Manganese 0.268mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.114mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Calories 73kcal 237kcal 8%
Zinc 1mg 0.32mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.19mg 5%
Selenium 14.1µg 16.6µg 5%
Potassium 285mg 105mg 5%
Calcium 18mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.391g 2%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.296g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.95g 1%
Net carbs 0g 47.54g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.75g N/A
Phosphorus 147mg 146mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Tortilla
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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.