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Frog legs vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Frog legs and Italian sausage different?

  • Frog legs are higher in Copper, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Italian sausage is 51% higher.
  • Frog legs contain 3 times more Copper than Italian sausage. While Frog legs contain 0.25mg of Copper, Italian sausage contains only 0.08mg.
  • Frog legs have less Sodium.

Frog legs, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +139%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Equal in Iron - 1.43
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 304
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +139%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Equal in Iron - 1.43
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 304

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +3300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 20% 6% 0% 35% 58% 23% 0% 28% 12% 50% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +3300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +73.8%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +9003.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55%
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Water +73.8%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +9003.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32179.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3349%
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32179.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3349%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 16.4g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 0.3g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 73kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Frog legs
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 18mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.5mg 1.43mg Frog legs
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Frog legs
Phosphorus 147mg 170mg Italian sausage
Potassium 285mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 58mg 743mg Frog legs
Zinc 1mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.25mg 0.08mg Frog legs
Selenium 14.1µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 50IU 16IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 10µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.233mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Folate 15µg 5µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 0.1µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg Italian sausage
Cholesterol 50mg 57mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 10.195g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g Frog legs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Frog legs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Italian sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Frog legs
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.

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. Frog legs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168148/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.