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

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How are Frog legs and Turkey sausage different?

  • Frog legs are higher in Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Turkey sausage is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Turkey sausage is 37% higher.
  • Frog legs have less Cholesterol.

Frog legs, raw and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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 Iron +40.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +125.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +198%
Equal in Phosphorus - 155
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 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +40.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +125.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +198%
Equal in Phosphorus - 155

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
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 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Fats +5930%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +29.3%
Equal in Protein - 15.42
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Fats +5930%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +29.3%
Equal in Protein - 15.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9632.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4465.7%
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9632.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4465.7%

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 Turkey sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 16.4g 15.42g Frog legs
Fats 0.3g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 73kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 18mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.5mg 1.07mg Frog legs
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Frog legs
Phosphorus 147mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 285mg 229mg Frog legs
Sodium 58mg 639mg Frog legs
Zinc 1mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.25mg 0.111mg Frog legs
Selenium 14.1µg 0µg Frog legs
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg 0.19mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.054mg Frog legs
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.165mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Folate 15µg 4µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.79µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 50mg 160mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 3.839g 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 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Turkey 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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.763g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.