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Frog legs
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 73 kcal —
- Protein 16 g 33%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 58 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 50 mg 17%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 15 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 1 mg 7%
- Vitamin K 0.1 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.14 mg 12%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.25 mg 19%
- Niacin (B3) 1.2 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.12 mg 7%
- Folate (B9) 15 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.4 µg 17%
- Choline 65 mg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 18 mg 1%
- Iron 1.5 mg 8%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 147 mg 12%
- Potassium 285 mg 6%
- Zinc 1 mg 9%
- Copper 0.25 mg 28%
- Selenium 14.1 µg 26%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 73 | 16 g | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × leg | 45 g | 33 | 7.4 g | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × leg | 90 g | 66 | 15 g | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| ½ × leg | 22.5 g | 16 | 3.7 g | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × leg | 135 g | 99 | 22 g | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| 4 × leg | 180 g | 131 | 30 g | 0 g | 0.5 g |
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Questions about Frog legs
What do frog legs taste like?
They have a mild flavour often compared with chicken, with delicate, fine-grained meat. Garlic, parsley, lemon and butter complement them without overwhelming their flavour.
How do you cook frog legs in a frying pan?
Pat them dry, season and dust lightly with flour, then fry in hot butter or oil for about 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and steaming hot through. Add garlic and parsley near the end so they do not burn.
How do you choose frog legs to buy?
Choose legs that are kept properly chilled or frozen and have intact packaging. Frozen legs are often sold in pairs; thaw them in the fridge before cooking, not on the worktop.
How should you store frog legs?
Keep fresh frog legs covered in the fridge and cook them within a day or two. Freeze them if you will not use them in that time; once thawed in the fridge, cook promptly and do not refreeze them raw.
What dishes are frog legs used in?
They are commonly pan-fried with garlic and parsley, or dipped in batter and deep-fried. Serve them with lemon, a crisp salad or chips; the small bones mean they are usually eaten by hand.
Can you substitute chicken for frog legs?
Chicken works in recipes that call for frog legs, but it is less delicate and takes longer to cook. Frog legs provide 16 g of protein per 100 g, while chicken leg has 17.3 g.
How much protein is in a serving of frog legs?
One leg is typically about 45 g and provides 7.4 g of protein. The edible meat may be less than the leg’s total weight because it includes bone.
Are frog legs fish or shellfish?
No. They are the hind legs of frogs, which are amphibians, not fish or shellfish. Their mild taste and pale meat are why they are sometimes compared with chicken.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168148 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
