Calories in Frog legs
Generic food Fish and Seafood
Frog legs contains 220 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (20 g) provides about 44 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 22% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in shellfish on FoodFactly, where the median is 143 kcal per 100 g across 41 foods.
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for selenium, 24% of the Daily Value for copper and 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 220 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.4 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 44 mg | 15% |
| Sodium C | 387 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 0.2 g | |
| Protein C | 14.4 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A C | 14 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K C | 12 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.25 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.095 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 46 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.28 µg | 12% |
| Choline C | 56.3 mg | 10% |
| Calcium C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 135 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 241 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.91 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.22 mg | 24% |
| Selenium C | 13.8 µg | 25% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 27%
- Carbohydrates 22%
- Fat 52%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein14.4 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.2 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat12.4 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium387 mgabove the median for shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.015 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.38 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.53 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.051 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.079 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 10 µg |
| Retinol C | 14 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 59.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 20 µg |
| Folate, food C | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Frog legs
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frog legs, raw Raw | 73 | 16.4 g | 0 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, haddock, NFS | 217 | 14.3 g | 11.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Fish, cod, NFS | 217 | 13.5 g | 11.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Crab, soft shell | 227 | 15.5 g | 11.7 g | 12.7 g |
| Fish, perch, NFS | 224 | 13.6 g | 11.7 g | 13.3 g |
| Octopus | 226 | 13.2 g | 13.4 g | 13 g |
| Fish, whiting, NFS | 233 | 15.8 g | 11.7 g | 13.2 g |
| Fish, tuna salad | 187 | 16 g | 9.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Fish, catfish, NFS | 255 | 13.5 g | 11.7 g | 16.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frog legs?
100 g of frog legs has 220 kcal. 1 oz yields (20 g): about 44 kcal. 1 leg (25 g): about 55 kcal.
Is frog legs high in protein?
Frog legs contains 14.4 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.9 g in 1 oz yields (20 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other shellfish, that is below the median (median 15.5 g).
How many carbs are in frog legs?
Frog legs has 11.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frog legs?
Frog legs contains 12.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frog legs contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (25% DV), copper (24% DV), Vitamin E (20% DV), Thiamin (B1) (20% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frog legs?
100 g contains 387 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does frog legs have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, frog legs has 220 kcal, while frog legs, raw has 73 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706330. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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