Calories in
frog legs, raw
73 kcal per 100 g Frog legs, raw contains 73 calories per 100 grams, or about 33 calories per leg. Per 100 g it provides 16.4 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 0.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 96% protein, 4% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 leg | 45.0 g | 33 | 7.4 g | 0.0 g | 0.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per leg
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per leg |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 73 kcal | 33 kcal |
| Protein | 16.4 g | 7.4 g |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 58.0 mg | 26.1 mg |
| Potassium | 285.0 mg | 128.3 mg |
| Calcium | 18.0 mg | 8.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15.0 µg | 6.8 µg |
| Cholesterol | 50.0 mg | 22.5 mg |
| Water | 81.9 g | 36.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168148). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How frog legs, raw compares
Among the 68 finfish and shellfish products items on this site, frog legs, raw ranks 66 of 68 by calorie density, against a category average of 114 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 36% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 22.5 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off one leg (33 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 7 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in frog legs, raw?
Frog legs, raw contains 73 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 33 calories per leg. It also provides 16.4 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 0.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of frog legs, raw?
By calories, frog legs, raw is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 96% protein and 4% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a leg?
About 7 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the frog legs, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Frog legs, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.