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

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What are the main differences between frog legs and italian sausage raw?

  • Frog legs are richer in copper, yet italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% higher.
  • Frog legs have 3 times more copper than italian sausage raw. Frog legs have 0.25mg of copper, while italian sausage raw has 0.08mg.
  • Frog legs contain less cholesterol.
  • Frog legs have a lower glycemic index than italian sausage raw.

We used Frog legs, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types in this comparison.

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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 14% 5.4% 25% 56% 83% 27% 63% 7.6% 0% 77%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains more IronIron +27.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +79%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.9%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~142mg

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% 5% 20% 3% 35% 58% 23% 0% 28% 50% 0.25% 11% 35%
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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +127.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +60.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10343.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +92.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 23% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26956.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3851%

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 raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.076g 11.27g 51%
Fats 0.3g 31.33g 48%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 14.34g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.568mg 36%
Sodium 58mg 731mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 4.03g 26%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.91µg 21%
Copper 0.25mg 0.08mg 19%
Selenium 14.1µg 24.8µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.3mg 14%
Calories 73kcal 346kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 3.25mg 13%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Cholesterol 50mg 76mg 9%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Zinc 1mg 1.79mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.168mg 6%
Protein 16.4g 14.25g 4%
Iron 1.5mg 1.18mg 4%
Manganese 0.058mg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Folate 15µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Phosphorus 147mg 142mg 1%
Potassium 285mg 253mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.65g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.65g 0%
Calcium 18mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
21%
Frog legs
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.