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Frog legs, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Frog legs, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

4%
73 kcal Calories
33%
16.4 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
0%
0.3 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 44/100

How many beneficial nutrients Frog legs, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Frog legs, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Frog legs, raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Protein33% Copper28% Selenium26% Riboflavin (B2)19% Vitamin B1217% Thiamin (B1)12% Choline12% Phosphorus12%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Total Sugars0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat0.3 g
0%
Saturated Fat0.1 g
0%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids10.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids20.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein16.4 g
33%
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)15.0 mcg
2%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.2 mcg
1%
Vitamin E1.0 mg
7%
Vitamin K0.1 mcg
0%
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
12%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
19%
Niacin (B3)1.2 mg
8%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
7%
Folate (B9)15.0 mcg
4%
Vitamin B120.4 mcg
17%
Choline65.0 mg
12%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium18.0 mg
1%
Iron1.5 mg
8%
Magnesium20.0 mg
5%
Phosphorus147.0 mg
12%
Potassium285.0 mg
6%
Sodium58.0 mg
3%
Zinc1.0 mg
9%
Copper0.3 mg
28%
Selenium14.1 mcg
26%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol50.0 mg
17%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash1.4 g

About Frog legs, raw

Frog legs are a traditional delicacy in French and southern Chinese cooking, as well as in parts of the American South and Southeast Asia. The edible meat is on the hind legs, and it is pale, tender and very mild — most people compare it to a delicate chicken, with a fine texture closer to fish.

Frog legs are exceptionally lean, with about 73 calories per 100 grams raw, more than 16 grams of protein and almost no fat at all. That makes them one of the leanest sources of animal protein around. They also provide potassium, vitamin A and a little iron.

Because the meat is so mild and lean, it is usually cooked simply and quickly — floured and pan-fried in butter with garlic and parsley in the French style, or battered and deep-fried in the Southern tradition. Overcooking dries them out, so a short, hot cook is best.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Frog legs, raw?

There are 73 calories in 100 g of Frog legs, raw, or about 73 calories in 1 unit (100 g).

How much protein is in Frog legs, raw?

Frog legs, raw contains 16.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Frog legs, raw?

Frog legs, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Frog legs, raw?

Frog legs, raw provides 0.3 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Frog legs, raw a good source of?

Frog legs, raw is an excellent source of Protein (33% DV), Copper (28% DV) and Selenium (26% DV) and a good source of Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin B12, Thiamin (B1), Choline and Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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