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Frog legs vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between frog legs and turkey meat?

  • Frog legs are richer in copper and vitamin B1, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 52% higher.
  • Frog legs have 3 times more vitamin B1 than turkey meat. Frog legs have 0.14mg of vitamin B1, while turkey meat has 0.045mg.
  • Frog legs contain less cholesterol.

We used Frog legs, raw and Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.2%
Contains more IronIron +37.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +148%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.3%

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.
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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +697.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +155%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.5%
~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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
Contains more OtherOther +191.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2363.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4894.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1977.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 9.573mg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.616mg 38%
Selenium 14.1µg 29.8µg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.02µg 26%
Protein 16.4g 28.55g 24%
Cholesterol 50mg 109mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Copper 0.25mg 0.093mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 2.119g 13%
Zinc 1mg 2.48mg 13%
Fats 0.3g 7.39g 11%
Phosphorus 147mg 223mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.076g 2.155g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.045mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 2.647g 6%
Calories 73kcal 189kcal 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.07mg 6%
Iron 1.5mg 1.09mg 5%
Choline 65mg 87.4mg 4%
Sodium 58mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.281mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 30mg 2%
Folate 15µg 9µg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Potassium 285mg 239mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 15IU 1%
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Calcium 18mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin A 15µg 12µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.079g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.