Refried beans vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between refried beans and frog legs
- Refried beans have more fiber and vitamin C, while frog legs have more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, vitamin B2, choline, and phosphorus.
- Frog legs cover your daily need for cholesterol, 17% more than refried beans.
- The amount of sodium in frog legs is lower.
- Frog legs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of frog legs is 0, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +93.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +72.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +143.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2000% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1011.1% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +227% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +206.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
16.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats | +570% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +22.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +229.3% |
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Water
~81.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 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 | +1034% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +432.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 4.98g | 16.4g | 23% |
Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 50mg | 17% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.4µg | 17% |
Selenium | 5.8µg | 14.1µg | 15% |
Fiber | 3.7g | 0g | 15% |
Sodium | 370mg | 58mg | 14% |
Copper | 0.129mg | 0.25mg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.25mg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.289mg | 13% | |
Phosphorus | 92mg | 147mg | 8% |
Choline | 21.2mg | 65mg | 8% |
Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
Carbs | 13.55g | 0g | 5% |
Zinc | 0.58mg | 1mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 35mg | 20mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
Saturated fat | 0.631g | 0.076g | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.102g | 3% |
Fats | 2.01g | 0.3g | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
Folate | 11µg | 15µg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 0.053g | 1% |
Calories | 90kcal | 73kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
Iron | 1.44mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
Potassium | 319mg | 285mg | 1% |
Calcium | 29mg | 18mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.85g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.54g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 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
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21%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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36%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.555g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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