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Muffin vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between muffin and frog legs

  • Muffin has more vitamin K and folate; however, frog legs have more copper, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for muffin is 33% higher.
  • Frog legs have 37 times less saturated fat than muffin. Muffin has 2.844g of saturated fat, while frog legs have 0.076g.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than frog legs.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.5%
Contains more IronIron +15.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72%
~equal in Phosphorus ~147mg

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.
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39100%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +5256.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +265.3%
Contains more WaterWater +228.1%
~equal in Other ~1.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
33% 23% 44%
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 +8998.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7844.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Frog legs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Frog legs DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.102g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.1µg 33%
Fats 16.07g 0.3g 24%
Protein 4.49g 16.4g 24%
Copper 0.06mg 0.25mg 21%
Manganese 0.449mg 20%
Carbs 53g 0g 18%
Calories 375kcal 73kcal 15%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.076g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.053g 12%
Sodium 336mg 58mg 12%
Selenium 8.2µg 14.1µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.4µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Folate 48µg 15µg 8%
Cholesterol 30mg 50mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.25mg 7%
Zinc 0.37mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.12mg 6%
Potassium 121mg 285mg 5%
Choline 92.5mg 65mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 1.5mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 18mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 21µg 15µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 146mg 147mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Frog legs
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
30%
Muffin
21%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.768g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Frog legs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168148/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.