Meat & Seafood Nutrition: Protein Facts for Beef & Fish

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.

Japanese Cuisine - Tempura Shrimp and Pork (Deep Fried)

Calories in Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp tempura consists primarily of shrimp that have been battered and deep fried. This dish typically includes a side order of vegetables. Protein is the primary source of calories in shrimp tempura.

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The Calories in Hershey Nuggets

Hershey's Nuggets are bite-size servings of the famous chocolate. They come in several flavors, including Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate With Almonds, Special Dark With Almonds and Milk Chocolate With Toffee and Almonds.

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Calories in a Hot Dog & Bun

Hot dogs are a classic American treat, but they can be high in fat and sodium. If you're watching your weight, be careful to limit your hot dog intake.

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Top 10 Sources of Protein

The top food sources of protein minimize fat and maximize beneficial nutrients. Cooking these foods without fat helps you keep calorie totals in check in a good diet.

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Calories in a Slice of Turkey Sandwich Meat

Sandwiches are a lunchtime staple for many people throughout the country. Turkey sandwich meat, also called lunch meat, adds a savory taste to sandwiches and offers calories that provide energy to get you through your day.

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grilled new york strip steak

Calories in a New York Strip Steak

The New York strip is from the top part of the short loin, near the ribs of the cow. Because it comes from a part of the animal that doesn’t have a lot of movement, the New York strip is impeccably tender. Even though you may crave a steak once in a while, keep your portion size small or split it with a partner.

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How Many Calories in a Slice of Pepperoni Pizza?

Limit pepperoni pizza in your diet if you're watching your weight and reducing fat or sodium. Processed meats such as pepperoni provide little nutritional value and add excess fat, calories and sodium, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

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ham

How Many Calories Are in a Slice of Ham?

The amount of calories you’ll get from a slice of ham varies quite a bit depending on the fat content. Some varieties of processed deli ham have only a miniscule amount of fat, rendering very few total calories.

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The Calories in a Venison Steak

The calories in a venison steak will vary with the type of cut as well as how you cook it. The two most common types of venison steaks are the loin and top round cuts.

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Dungeness Crab in Market

How Many Calories in Crab Meat?

The calories in crab meat vary slightly, from around 70 to 100 per 3-ounce portion. Crab meat is particularly lean, and over 80 percent of the calories are from protein.

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Cod Fish Cakes

How Many Calories Are in Crab Cakes?

The calories in crab cakes will vary depending on preparation. If you want low-calorie crab cakes, make them yourself instead of ordering them from a restaurant. Stick to one or two crab cakes to keep calories under control.

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Spicy cooked crab on white plate with rustic wood

How Many Calories Are in Dungeness Crab?

Dungeness crabs are available year round all along the West Coast, in particularly in the Pacific Northwest. They are large, averaging about 2 lbs. each, and offer tender, briny, succulent meat.

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Pasta Sausage Peppers

Boudin Sausage Calories

Boudin is a type of sausage popular in Cajun cuisine. Boudin generally is made from pork without the blood and it typically includes the heart and liver.

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Cutting Corned Beef

How Many Calories Are in Corned Beef?

Corned beef is a cut of meat, usually brisket, that is pickled in a seasoned salt brine and sliced for sandwiches or served as a main course. High in proteins and fats, corn beef is also high in calories.

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Calories in Steamed Clams

Clams are a form of bivalve shellfish that are either caught wild or farmed along the ocean shoreline. Often prepared by steaming, clams have a sweet, salty and slightly chewy flesh that is high in calories, primarily from protein.

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Schnitzel Cordon bleu

How Many Calories Are in Chicken Cordon Bleu?

Chefs make chicken cordon bleu by stuffing a chicken breast with ham and cheese, then breading and frying up the combination. Home cooks and restaurants have different recipes for this popular dish. The United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, provides information for a typical serving.

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Healthy stir fry

Stir Fry Beef Calories

A typical, 1 cup serving of stir fry beef contains about 300 calories. That's for a quarter of a pound of beef, plus a few vegetables -- onions, peppers, carrots, maybe a little broccoli -- and a sauce.

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Meat soup

The Calories in Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup

Homemade chicken vegetable soup is comfort food. If it is made with lean chicken, fresh vegetables, and a moderate amount of rice, potatoes, or noodles, it can also be a nutritious, low-calorie food. A typical bowl of chicken vegetable soup with rice contains 162 calories and only 1.8 g of fat.

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Chargrilled Tuna Steak

Calories in Grilled Tuna Steaks

Grilled tuna steaks are rich in protein, low in calories and full of B vitamins and minerals. Even though tuna itself won’t give you a lot of calories, adding oil during the cooking process can quickly up the calorie content.

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