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Frog legs vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between frog legs and turmeric

  • Frog legs have more vitamin B12, while turmeric has more iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for iron, 669% more than frog legs.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frog legs, raw and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +940%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +629.8%
Contains more IronIron +3566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +420%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.4%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +343%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13300%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%

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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.4%
Contains more WaterWater +537.4%
Contains more FatsFats +983.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +405.7%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +747.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +641.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 861%
Iron 1.5mg 55mg 669%
Copper 0.25mg 1.3mg 117%
Fiber 0g 22.7g 91%
Potassium 285mg 2080mg 53%
Magnesium 20mg 208mg 45%
Zinc 1mg 4.5mg 32%
Vitamin E 1mg 4.43mg 23%
Carbs 0g 67.14g 22%
Phosphorus 147mg 299mg 22%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Calcium 18mg 168mg 15%
Selenium 14.1µg 6.2µg 14%
Protein 16.4g 9.68g 13%
Calories 73kcal 312kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 11%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13.4µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.15mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.076g 1.838g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.058mg 7%
Fats 0.3g 3.25g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.756g 4%
Choline 65mg 49.2mg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.449g 1%
Folate 15µg 20µg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.35mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.107mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Sodium 58mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.