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Turkey bacon vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turkey bacon and frog legs

  • Turkey bacon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, frog legs have more copper and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for turkey bacon is 44% higher.
  • Frog legs have 59 times less saturated fat than turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 4.52g of saturated fat, while frog legs have 0.076g.

Food types used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
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 +344.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +154%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +267.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +5543.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +143.6%
Contains more WaterWater +32.5%
~equal in Protein ~16.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
33% 23% 44%
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 +11641.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4506.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Frog legs DV% diff.
Sodium 1069mg 58mg 44%
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.4µg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.102g 31%
Fats 16.93g 0.3g 26%
Saturated fat 4.52g 0.076g 20%
Copper 0.068mg 0.25mg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 1.2mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 0.053g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 14%
Zinc 2.54mg 1mg 14%
Cholesterol 86mg 50mg 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Phosphorus 222mg 147mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.12mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.14mg 9%
Calories 226kcal 73kcal 8%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1mg 6%
Calcium 80mg 18mg 6%
Selenium 15.8µg 14.1µg 3%
Potassium 349mg 285mg 2%
Folate 10µg 15µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.25mg 1%
Protein 15.94g 16.4g 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 15µg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 1.5mg 1%
Carbs 1.89g 0g 1%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 1.89g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Frog legs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Turkey bacon
21%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 1011mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.444g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.