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Frog legs vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between frog legs and turnip

  • Frog legs have more selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, choline, and vitamin B1; however, turnip has more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for frog legs is 24% higher.
  • Turnip has a higher glycemic index than frog legs.

Food types used in this article are Frog legs, raw and Turnips, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +444.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1914.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%

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%
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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 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +485.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
~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
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1722.2%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%

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
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16% 9% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +783.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Turnip DV% diff.
Protein 16.4g 0.9g 31%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.7µg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Copper 0.25mg 0.085mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.03mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg 17%
Phosphorus 147mg 27mg 17%
Iron 1.5mg 0.3mg 15%
Choline 65mg 11.1mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.04mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Zinc 1mg 0.27mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.03mg 6%
Manganese 0.134mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.4mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 4%
Potassium 285mg 191mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.09mg 2%
Calories 73kcal 28kcal 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 11mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.43g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 0g 4.63g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.8g N/A
Sodium 58mg 67mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Folate 15µg 15µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.076g 0.011g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.006g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.053g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.036mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Turnip
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
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.