Penne vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between penne and frog legs?
- Penne is richer in fiber, calcium, and monounsaturated fat, yet frog legs are richer in iron.
- Frog legs' daily need coverage for cholesterol is 13% higher.
- Frog legs contain less saturated fat.
- Frog legs have a lower glycemic index than penne.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Frog legs, raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +394.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.6% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +187.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1786.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +292.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.25mg | 28% | |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 26% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 16.4g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 17% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 50mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.076g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.5mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 58mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 0g | 6% |
| Fats | 4g | 0.3g | 6% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 285mg | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 147mg | 4% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 73kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.053g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.102g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
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.