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Refers to the thick droplets of wine that form on the inside of the glass and stream down when wine has been swirled or consumed. “Legs” is also used as a descriptor of wine that is “balanced”, made up of all the basic characteristics needed when being assessed.

USDA Nutrition Facts

Frog legs, raw (USDA#80200)

Calories 73
Protein 16g
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrates 0g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 285mg
Sodium 58mg
Cholesterol 50mg

Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, center slice, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, broiled (USDA#17309)

Serving Size 3 oz
Calories 183
Protein 26g
Total Fat 7g
Total Carbohydrates 0g
Potassium 354mg
Sodium 66mg
Cholesterol 85mg

Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, center slice, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw (USDA#17308)

Serving Size 1 oz
Calories 143
Protein 20g
Total Fat 6g
Total Carbohydrates 0g
Potassium 342mg
Sodium 64mg
Cholesterol 64mg

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