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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 from 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.

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 Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +139%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Potassium - 285
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +139%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Potassium - 285

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +9003.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55%
Contains more Water +73.8%
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
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +9003.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55%
Contains more Water +73.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32179.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3349%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32179.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3349%
Contains less Saturated 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 Frog legs
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 Italian sausage Frog legs Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 16.4g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 0.3g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 73kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g 0g Frog legs
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 18mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 1.5mg Frog legs
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Frog legs
Phosphorus 170mg 147mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 285mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 58mg Frog legs
Zinc 2.39mg 1mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Selenium 22µg 14.1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 16IU 50IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 15µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 41IU 8IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.14mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 1.2mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.12mg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 15µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.4µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.1µg 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 57mg 50mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 10.195g 0.076g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.02g Frog legs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Frog legs
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 0.053g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 0.102g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.