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.
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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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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