Lean red meat or chicken?
Beef round vs chicken breast: the two everyday lean proteins. The difference is in the minerals and the fat.
Side by side (per 100 g)
| per 100 g | knuckle / round beef (lean) | chicken breast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 | 149 | |
| Protein | 23g | 20.8g | |
| Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
| Fat | 5.4g | 6.7g |
source: TACO/USDA · TACO
Who wins at what
Chicken has less fat — great for cutting calories. Lean red meat brings more heme iron (well absorbed), zinc and B12. Alternating the two, with lean cuts, covers the best of both.
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