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why do meats have different cals?

da_sammit
da_sammit Posts: 238 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
why do meats have different calories? seems to me after looking through the database that pork has the highest followed by lamb, chicken, beef and then fish.. why is this? its all lean, it all weighs the same.. i thought proteins were supposed to all be 1 gr = 4cal???

help me understand?

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  • maevestewart
    maevestewart Posts: 38
    The amount of fat and calories is dependant on the cut any type of protein. White meats and chicken are generally lower in fats than lamb and beef. In saying that different cuts of the same meat can vary in fat and calories for example skinless chicken breast is lower in fats and calories than chicken thighs. Does that make sense, or have I confused you more?
  • da_sammit
    da_sammit Posts: 238 Member
    it kinda makes sense, like the "inbuilt" fat rather than the stuff i cut off.

    so how the heck do i work out the cals then??
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