It's a common myth that meat makes you
fat. Some types of meat, particularly ones that are high in saturated fat, should be eaten in moderation, but many meats are low in fat and high in good quality
protein, making them good for your
health and your waistline.
Beef
Grilled rumpsteak = 116
calories, 21g protein and 3.6g fat
Steak mince with 5% fresh fat = 125 calories, 20g protein and 5g fat
Pan fried liver = 132 calories, 21g protein and 5.3g fat
Roast
beef = 135 calories, 26g protein and 3.4g fat
Grilled or fried flank = 138 calories, 22g protein and 5.5g fat
Stewing steak = 182 calories, 29g protein and 7.3g fat
Sirloin steak = 202 calories, 24g protein and 11.8g fat
Hanger steak = 224 calories, 24g protein and 14.2g fat
Lamb
Leg = 172 calories, 23g protein and 8.9g fat
Shoulder = 193 calories, 22g protein and 11.7g fat
Chops = 248 calories, 23g protein and 17.3g fat
Merguez = 298 calories, 16g protein and 26g fat
Pork
Lean fillet = 158 calories, 29g protein and 4.8g fat
Spare ribs = 243 calories, 27g protein and 15g fat
Roast fillet = 246 calories, 28g protein and 15g fat
Grilled chops = 247 calories, 28g protein and 15g fat
Bacon = 300 calories, 14g protein and 27g fat
Braised ribs = 389 calories, 29g protein and 30.3g fat
Poultry
Turkey
escalope = 115 calories, 22.5g protein and 2g fat
Roast chicken with skin = 170 calories, 20g protein and 10g fat
Chicken legs with skin = 226 calories, 26.3g protein and 13.5g fat
Chicken stew without skin = 229 calories, 30.4g protein and 11.9g fat
Mutton
Leg = 250 calories, 17g protein and 20g fat
Chops = 300 calories, 18g protein and 25g fat
Veal
Grilled escalope = 91 calories, 19g protein and 1.7g fat
Roast
veal = 116 calories, 20g protein and 4g fat
Shoulder = 244 calories, 29g of protein and 14.2g of fat
Game
Venison = 96 calories, 20g protein and 2g fat
Wild boar = 104 calories, 21g protein and 2g fat
Rabbit = 160 calories, 22g protein and 8g fat
Duck breast = 198 calories, 22g protein and 12g fat
Pheasant = 215 calories, 32.5g protein and 9.4g fat