Fat Content of Different Meats

Ever wondered which source of animal protein is the lowest in fat content? No, it's not chicken breast! Read along to discover which one is the leanest!

Chicken (Cooked, with Skin Removed for Skinless)

1. Chicken Drumstick (Skinless, Boneless) - One drumstick (about 75 grams)

   • Fat: ~4.5 grams

2. Chicken Thigh (Skinless, Boneless) - One thigh (about 100 grams)

   • Fat: ~8.0 grams

3. Chicken Wing (Skinless, Boneless) - One wing (about 90 grams)

   • Fat: ~7.2 grams

4. Chicken Breast (Skinless, Boneless) - One breast (about 174 grams)

   • Fat: ~6.3 grams

Beef (Cooked)

1. Beef Sirloin (Lean) - One serving (about 3 oz, 85 grams)

   • Fat: ~6.8 grams

2. Beef Ribeye (Marbled) - One ribeye steak (about 8 oz, 227 grams)

   • Fat: ~50 grams

3. Beef Tenderloin (Lean) - One serving (about 3 oz, 85 grams)

   • Fat: ~6 grams

4. Ground Beef (90% Lean) - One serving (about 3 oz, 85 grams)

   • Fat: ~8.5 grams

5. Ground Beef (80% Lean) - One serving (about 3 oz, 85 grams)

   • Fat: ~16 grams

Fish (Cooked)

1. Salmon (Atlantic) - One fillet (about 4 oz, 113 grams)

   • Fat: ~14.7 grams

2. Tuna (Canned in Water) - One serving (about 3 oz, 85 grams)

   • Fat: ~1.2 grams

3. Cod (Atlantic) - One fillet (about 4 oz, 113 grams)

   • Fat: ~0.8 grams

4. Mackerel - One fillet (about 4 oz, 113 grams)

   • Fat: ~14.7 grams

5. Tilapia - One fillet (about 4 oz, 113 grams)

   • Fat: ~2.3 grams

Turkey (Cooked, Skinless)

1. Turkey Breast (Skinless, Boneless) - One serving (about 3 oz, 85 grams)

   • Fat: ~1.7 grams

2. Turkey Thigh (Skinless, Boneless) - One thigh (about 100 grams)

   • Fat: ~4.5 grams

3. Turkey Drumstick (Skinless, Boneless) - One drumstick (about 75 grams)

   • Fat: ~3.8 grams

Remember, a diet low in saturated fats is essential for reducing inflammation, improving insulin sensitivity, lowering blood cholesterol levels and losing weight. The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fat intake to less than 5-6% of your total daily calories.

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