Luncheon meat vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between luncheon meat and frog legs
- Luncheon meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, frog legs have more copper and iron.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for luncheon meat is 44% higher.
- Frog legs have 52 times less saturated fat than luncheon meat. Luncheon meat has 3.944g of saturated fat, while frog legs have 0.076g.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Frog legs, 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +733.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +335.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
16.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +4156.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.3% |
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Protein
~16.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10626.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1434.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 14.1µg | 44% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 58mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 1.2mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.25mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.4µg | 22% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 0.3g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 0.076g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 0.053g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.102g | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 50mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 73kcal | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 147mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 17.5g | 16.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 285mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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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
33%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 762mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.868g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.