Rice vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rice and frog legs
- Rice has more folate; however, frog legs are higher in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, choline, potassium, and vitamin E.
- Frog legs cover your daily copper needs 20% more than rice.
- Frog legs contain 4 times less folate than rice. Rice contains 58µg of folate, while frog legs contain 15µg.
- The glycemic index of rice is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +714.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +262.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +286.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1823.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2995.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +509.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +233.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.076g
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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| Protein | 2.69g | 16.4g | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 21% | |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.25mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.25mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 50mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.4µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 147mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 14.1µg | 12% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 65mg | 11% |
| Folate | 58µg | 15µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 35mg | 285mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 73kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 1.2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.102g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 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 |
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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
22%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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