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

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What are the main differences between Italian sausage raw and Frog legs?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, yet Frog legs are richer in Copper.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw has 13 times more Sodium than Frog legs. Italian sausage raw has 731mg of Sodium, while Frog legs have 58mg.
  • Frog legs contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Frog legs, 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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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 ZincZinc +79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.9%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~147mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 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% 3% 20% 6% 35% 58% 23% 0% 28% 50% 0.25% 11% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian sausage raw Frog legs
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 Italian sausage raw Frog legs Opinion
Calories 346kcal 73kcal Italian sausage raw
Protein 14.25g 16.4g Frog legs
Fats 31.33g 0.3g Italian sausage raw
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Italian sausage raw
Net carbs 0.65g 0g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 0g Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 76mg 50mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU Frog legs
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Frog legs
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Potassium 253mg 285mg Frog legs
Iron 1.18mg 1.5mg Frog legs
Copper 0.08mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Zinc 1.79mg 1mg Italian sausage raw
Phosphorus 142mg 147mg Frog legs
Sodium 731mg 58mg Frog legs
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg Frog legs
Manganese 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 24.8µg 14.1µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.14mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 1.2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.12mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.4µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Frog legs
Folate 8µg 15µg Frog legs
Choline 65mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 11.27g 0.076g Frog legs
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 0.053g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.102g Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.02g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Frog legs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Frog legs
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
36%
Italian sausage raw
21%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
36%
Frog legs

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.