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.

Raw lamb brains on chopping board

Lamb Brain Nutrition

Lamb brains are a good source of protein and other nutrients such as B vitamins and antioxidants. But consider the excessive amount of cholesterol they contain.

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Sore Joints From Too Much Protein

Eating a large amount of protein will not directly cause your joints to become sore. However, regularly consuming protein in excess of your body's need for the nutrient can contribute to the development of medical problems that result in sore joints.

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Beef ribs.

The Differences in Beef Spare Ribs & Short Ribs

The world of ribs can be confusing. Common cuts are often labeled differently depending on the grocery store and the area of the country: Spare ribs are an example. Beef spare ribs are more accurately known as beef back ribs.

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Nutrition Data for Catfish

If you eat fish regularly, you may have a lower risk of developing heart disease, notes the American Heart Association, which recommends consuming at least two 3.5-ounce servings of fish, like catfish, each week.

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healthy baked chicken breast with vegetables

Nutrition of a Chicken Fillet

In 2013, chicken became more popular than beef in the United States for the first time in a century, with the average American consuming 60 pounds annually.

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Fresh Seabass

Barramundi Nutrition Information

A white-fleshed native Australian fish with a firm texture and mild, buttery flavor, barramundi is also known as the giant perch or nairfish.

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Tri Tip Beef on the BBQ

Tri-Tip Nutrition Information

Tri-tip is one of the 29 cuts of beef the U.S. Department of Agriculture defines as lean since it contains less than 10 grams of fat, only 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat and fewer than 95 milligrams of cholesterol in a 3-ounce serving.

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