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Table salt vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between table salt and frog legs?

  • Frog legs are richer than table salt in selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, choline, and vitamin B1.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1683% more.
  • The amount of sodium in frog legs is lower.

We used Salt, table and Frog legs, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3462.5%
Contains more IronIron +354.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +733.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14000%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more OtherOther +7028.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +40850%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Frog legs DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 58mg 1683%
Protein 0g 16.4g 33%
Selenium 0.1µg 14.1µg 25%
Copper 0.03mg 0.25mg 24%
Phosphorus 0mg 147mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.25mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 50mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Iron 0.33mg 1.5mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.14mg 12%
Choline 0mg 65mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.12mg 9%
Zinc 0.1mg 1mg 8%
Potassium 8mg 285mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.2mg 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 1mg 7%
Magnesium 1mg 20mg 5%
Folate 0µg 15µg 4%
Calories 0kcal 73kcal 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 24mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.102g 1%
Fats 0g 0.3g 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.076g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.053g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Frog legs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Table salt
21%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 38700mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.