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.
The Baconator is a specialty sandwich made by the Wendy's fast food restaurant chain. Wendy's describes the Baconator as a "tasty treat" made up of beef patties topped with smoked bacon and American cheese, served on a premium bun.
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Bacon is pork belly that has been cured with salt, sugar and nitrate. It is also often smoked. Traditional bacon should not be confused with Canadian bacon, also called back bacon, which is cut from the back of a pig and contains less fat.
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Prosciutto, a delicate, dry-cured ham imported from Italy, is often served cut into thin slices. The curing process means that it does not need to be cooked before being eaten.
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One 3-ounce serving of seared steak tips provides anywhere from 210 to 230 total calories. Between 45 percent and 60 percent of the calories are from protein, and in most cases, the remaining calories are from fat.
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One of the most popular species of salmon, the sockeye is found in the northern Pacific Ocean. Most of the sockeye salmon you find in stores comes from Alaska. The flesh of the fish is dark orange to deep red, with a firm texture and richer taste than other species.
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Snagging a slice of hard salami from a perfectly plated charcuterie board is sure to make your mouth water. If you know you love hard salami, you’ll have to learn to limit your portion size. Not only is hard salami full of calories, but it’s also very high in fat.
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A steak dinner has beef as the main attraction and vegetables such as potatoes, mushrooms, asparagus and bell peppers as side dishes. A steak dinner can be homemade or ordered in a restaurant.
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Chinese teriyaki beef sticks can vary in calories depending on how they are prepared and what ingredients are used. For example, sticks that are fried will have more calories than baked or broiled varieties.
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Smoked salmon is cured in salt, and smoked for anything from several hours to several days. Smoked salmon is usually served in thin slices. The total calories in a smoked salmon sandwich depend on the bread and the spread used.
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Sunday roast is a traditional British meal served on Sundays for lunch. A typical Sunday roast consists of roasted meat or poultry, roasted potatoes, vegetables, and other complementing foods and sauces such as stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, gravy and mint sauce.
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Most cuts of lamb are lean and low in calories. Each 3-ounce cooked shank is between 150 and 185 calories. By trimming away as much fat as possible, you’ll be getting closer to the lower end of that range. If you leave some visible fat behind though, you’ll probably get closer to the higher end.
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Choosing lean meats and skinless, unbreaded poultry helps keep your overall calorie intake low while meeting your daily protein needs. Most adults eat more than just a 1-ounce portion of meat or poultry.
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Turkey meatloaf is easy to prepare, lean and healthy. It provides protein as well as vitamin B6, selenium and niacin, without the fat of red meat. There are a variety of ways to prepare ground turkey, besides meatloaf, so you will find it easy to add to your diet.
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Buffalo wings, also called hot wings, are a popular dish at many American restaurants. Virtually every restaurant has its own buffalo wing sauce, and they all differ in calories from flavor to flavor.
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Chicken curry is a fragrant, heavily spiced dish native to Southeast Asia. Chicken curry tends to be high in calories, and is best enjoyed in smaller portions.
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Mom’s meatloaf is delicious and you may think it is adding pounds to your hips. However meatloaf doesn't have as many calories as you may think, especially if made with turkey.
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Spring rolls are a popular appetizer in a variety of Asian cuisines; fresh spring rolls differ from typical spring rolls in they’re not fried, but the ingredients are instead pre-cooked before being wrapped.
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If you’re looking for a low-calorie alternative to the same old poultry dish, pork tenderloin is your answer. Pork tenderloin is naturally very lean and works in a multitude of recipes, blending with any flavor imaginable.
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Barley is a grain that has long been used for food, livestock feed, and beer and whiskey production. Beef and barley soup is an excellent low-calorie, low-fat source of protein.
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All of the calories in steak come from fat and protein -- you won’t get any carbohydrates from meat. Depending on how much fat is in the steak and whether or not you trim off the fat before eating, your favorite entrée can have anywhere from 30 percent all the way up to 60 percent calories from fat.
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