Many people are afraid to eat meat because of worry about the saturated fat content. One source of protein that is considered more healthful is white meat, especially chicken.
Chicken does contain protein and less fat, especially if it is not fried. Calorie content is quite good, and not too filling. But, whether the chicken meat is the best source of protein?
"Actually, no single best source of animal protein. But that does not mean the chicken was a bad choice. The diversity of food is key," said Jennifer McDaniel, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Chest chicken cooked weighing 85 grams which has about 140 calories, 3 grams of fat, and 25 grams of protein. "The chicken breast is also a source of niacin and choline, selenium, and pantothenic acid," said McDaniel.
Parts such as thighs slightly more calories and fat. If you include the skin, you'll add fat as much as six-fold.
"Our bodies need fat in the diet, but there are many other foods that are better than chicken skin," he said.
Chicken does contain protein and less fat, especially if it is not fried. Calorie content is quite good, and not too filling. But, whether the chicken meat is the best source of protein?
"Actually, no single best source of animal protein. But that does not mean the chicken was a bad choice. The diversity of food is key," said Jennifer McDaniel, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Chest chicken cooked weighing 85 grams which has about 140 calories, 3 grams of fat, and 25 grams of protein. "The chicken breast is also a source of niacin and choline, selenium, and pantothenic acid," said McDaniel.
Parts such as thighs slightly more calories and fat. If you include the skin, you'll add fat as much as six-fold.
"Our bodies need fat in the diet, but there are many other foods that are better than chicken skin," he said.


