Tempeh vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tempeh and frog legs
- Tempeh has more copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B3; however, frog legs have more selenium and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for copper for tempeh is 34% higher.
- Frog legs have 33 times less saturated fat than tempeh. Tempeh has 2.539g of saturated fat, while frog legs have 0.076g.
- Tempeh has a higher glycemic index than frog legs.
Food types used in this article are Tempeh 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 | +305% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +516.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5947.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4115.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
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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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 57% | |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.25mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.102g | 28% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 14.1µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 50mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 147mg | 17% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 0.3g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.5mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 20mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.4µg | 13% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.076g | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 1.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 16.4g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.053g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 73kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 285mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.463g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.