Meat and seafood are primary protein sources, but their nutritional values vary by cut and preparation. From the benefits of swordfish to the digestibility of red meat, learn the facts about calories and protein in your favorite proteins.
Shellfish have a bad but perhaps unfair reputation as vehicles for dietary cholesterol. Excessive dietary cholesterol is notoriously linked to cardiovascular disease risk, even though saturated and trans fats have a stronger effect on raising blood cholesterol levels.
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Substituting ground turkey for ground beef in burgers, tacos, spaghetti sauce, meatloaf and other recipes can reduce the saturated fat and cholesterol in your meals. Low in calories and high in protein, ground turkey contributes to your daily requirements for B-complex vitamins and selenium.
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When rabbit meat is on the menu, expect controversy to follow. It is socially acceptable to use farm animals, such as cows and chickens, as food; however, many people balk at the idea of eating rabbit, according to a July 2008 "Washington Post" article.
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Meats such as fish, poultry, pork and beef contain essential nutrients such as protein and iron. People who do not eat meat can still get these nutrients from food sources, but must eat a combination of plant-based foods in order to get the same nutrients found in one serving of meat.
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Meat provides a variety of nutrients including zinc, iron, phosphorus, thiamin, riboflavin and protein. The calories in meat depend not only on what animal it comes from, but also on what part of the animal it comes from and how lean it is.
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Roast turkey legs are perfect for a small scale holiday dinner for two. Turkey legs have the traditional holiday flavor, but are less work to prepare than an entire turkey. Cook just the drumsticks, or use the entire leg, drumstick and thigh.
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Black beans, also known as turtle beans, are a popular food used in Central American and Caribbean cuisine. Black beans have a creamy white center and purplish black skin. Black bean burgers are a high-protein meat substitute that can be purchased at the store or prepared at home.
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Sausage was originally designed as an economic means of using and preserving animal meat. It usually consists of ground meat, mixed spices and salt stuffed into a casing. Most meat-based sausage products are high in calories and fat.
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A leg of lamb roast comes from a sheep that is less than a year old. Leg of lamb roast is considered a lean cut of meat, meaning it has a low fat content. When choosing your roast, select a cut that is rosy red in color and cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
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Grilling up shrimp is a low-calorie way to add plenty of protein to your diet. They’re very low in fat and have several vitamins and minerals to offer. But before lathering on that oil while you’re waiting for the grill to warm up, you might want to think again.
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A ham salad baguette is a balanced snack with carbohydrates from the bread, protein from the meat and vitamins from the salad. However, the overall nutritional information depends on the type of bread, ham and salad. It also varies depending on how large the portion and whether you use any sauces in the baguette.
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Goat meat is a healthy alternative to beef and chicken because of its lower calorie, fat and cholesterol totals. A staple in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine, goat meat comprises 63 percent of red meat consumed worldwide, according to the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service.
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You may have wondered if substituting turkey sausage for pork sausage is worth the nutritional value. If you're looking for fewer calories and less fat and sodium, yet more of every other essential mineral, it is definitely worth substituting turkey for pork.
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Shrimp and other shellfish can be part of a healthy diet for both children and adults, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Shrimp is a good source of high-quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
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A turkey burger can be a healthy alternative to a regular beef burger. Ground turkey provides 22 to 25 grams of protein per 3-ounce serving, and it is a source of other essential nutrients.
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Chicken balls, usually made in sweet and sour sauce, are a common food in Chinese cuisine. They are typically breaded and deep fried, and can be high in calories.
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Sometimes it's so good you only wish you could make it bigger. Turkey club sandwiches can be found in almost every diner, grille or casual restaurant. A regular turkey club sandwich is around 300 calories, so consider the increased caloric intake you will have by stacking one turkey club on top of another.
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Hainanese chicken rice is a Chinese dish that is made by boiling an entire chicken. The rice is oily with a lot of flavor. This dish also contains a variety of spices and vegetables.
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Sausage links are a preparation of finely chopped or ground meats, often mixed with seasonings and other ingredients such as added flavorings, encased in a thin membrane, according to Encyclopedia.com. Meats used in sausages include pork, beef, chicken and turkey.
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Shrimp, like their crawling cousins, crabs and lobsters, have attained a favored status in many cuisines of the world. It is little wonder. Their delicate, mild flavored flesh offers protein that is low in calories and saturated fat and they are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, reports CholesterolCholesterol.
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