Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Frog meat
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 31% |
| Calories | 89kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 20.9 g/ 71g (29%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.21%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B3 | 5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (31%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 46 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 168 mg/ 700mg (24%) source |
Iron | 1.8 mg/ 12mg (15%) |
Sodium | 127 mg/ 1500mg (8%) |
What is this food?
Frog meat (often eaten as a source of protein).
Why it matters to health
Frog meat is mainly protein, which helps build and repair body tissues and supports your daily energy needs. In the nutrient profile, it has low carbohydrates and no fiber/sugar, so it won’t add much to blood sugar. It also has some fat (0.6 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (0.15 g), plus cholesterol (100 mg) and sodium (127 mg). This means it can fit well in meals, but it’s best to keep portions reasonable—especially if you’re watching cholesterol or salt intake. Since it’s a protein food, pairing it with vegetables and rice (in proper portions) can make your meal more balanced.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions moderate: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of frog meat per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with vegetables and a measured amount of rice or other carbs.
- Balance the meal: add non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya, okra) to boost fiber and fullness.
- Watch how it’s cooked: choose less oil methods (stir-fry with minimal oil, grilling, or stewing) and go easy on salty sauces.
- If you eat it as a main protein, keep it to not every day; rotate with other leaner protein sources (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) across the week.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use frog meat mainly during meals, not as frequent snacks.
Common Filipino dishes
Frog adobo, frog sinigang, frog tinola, frog stir-fry with vegetables, frog grilled with calamansi
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