Italian sausage vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Italian sausage and frog legs different?
- Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and vitamin D; however, frog legs are richer in copper.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Italian sausage is 51% higher.
- Italian sausage contains 13 times more sodium than frog legs. While Italian sausage contains 743mg of sodium, frog legs contain only 58mg.
- Frog legs have less saturated fat.
- Frog legs have a lower glycemic index (0) than Italian sausage (28).
Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Frog legs, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +139% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +345% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
16.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9003.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
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 | +32179.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3349% |
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 0.076g | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 0.053g | 43% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 0.3g | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.14mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.4µg | 38% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 58mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 0.102g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.25mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 1.2mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.12mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 14.1µg | 14% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 73kcal | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 16.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 8IU | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 147mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 285mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
47%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)