Shiitake vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shiitake and frog legs different?
- Shiitake is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and fiber, while frog legs are higher in selenium, iron, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Shiitake covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 17% more than frog legs.
- Frog legs are lower in sugar.
- Shiitake has a higher glycemic index (32) than frog legs (0).
Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Frog legs, raw types were used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -84.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +265.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +147.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +632.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.2% |
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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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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 30% | |
| Protein | 2.24g | 16.4g | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 17% | |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.2mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 14.1µg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.5mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.12mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.25mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 147mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 73kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 0g | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 285mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins