Fried fish vs. Braised short ribs?

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Smoroza
Smoroza Posts: 2 Member
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I have to attend a business dinner and am trying to chose the healthiest (less calories and fat) option on the menu. In your opinion, which is a better choice:
(1) Trout Almondine (trout fried in lots of butter plus almonds) or
(2) Braised short ribs?

I'm not a big fan of either dish, have no preferences. But I've been trying to lose weight and have been counting calories diligently. Thank you!

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  • HawkeyeTy
    HawkeyeTy Posts: 681 Member
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    I would chose the trout.
  • mfoulkebrown
    mfoulkebrown Posts: 94 Member
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    I would choose the short ribs. Beef is not bad for you, as long as you don't over indulge. Braising liquids are usually some type of stock with some aromatics and possibly wine.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,868 Member
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    I would get both if I could....otherwise too difficult of a decision...both are pretty awesome. If pressed I would probably go with the short ribs though...

    I think I'm going to make short ribs for our Saturday evening company...thanks for the idea.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
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    The fish likely has less cals
  • corinneselene
    corinneselene Posts: 306 Member
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    I am going to assume that they both have fairly similar caloric/fat value. Even though its trout, its over coated in a little flour and soaked in butter. I would get either. No one said you had to eat the whole thing, and it you do, who cares? Maybe they will have some amazing sides!!
  • Smoroza
    Smoroza Posts: 2 Member
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    Yes I'm leaning towards ribs as well. My logic is that trout is already fatter fish, plus all the flour and butter and sauce... Sauce is the devil when it comes to calorie counting
  • wibutterflymagic
    wibutterflymagic Posts: 788 Member
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    I'd get the short ribs.
  • bhfrankel
    bhfrankel Posts: 1
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    When you look at the data below, realize that the short ribs portion has bones, so it is larger. Based on calories, grams of fat, and a variety of other factors, I'd contact the caterer and ask for plain broiled trout due to dietary reasons. Good luck.

    Trout

    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size 121.9g
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    306
    Calories from Fat
    178
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat
    19.8g
    30%
    Saturated Fat
    6.7g
    34%
    Trans Fat
    0.0g
    Cholesterol
    114mg
    38%
    Sodium
    156mg
    7%
    Potassium
    491mg
    14%
    Total Carbohydrates
    5.6g
    2%
    Dietary Fiber
    1.3g
    5%
    Sugars
    0.8g
    Protein
    26.0g
    Vitamin A 11% • Vitamin C 10%
    Calcium 9% • Iron 13%
    * Based on a 2000 calorie diet

    Short Ribs

    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size 364.1g
    ! Some items from this recipe could not be found or sized. This estimate is incomplete.
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    572
    Calories from Fat
    188
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat
    20.9g
    32%
    Saturated Fat
    7.8g
    39%
    Trans Fat
    0.0g
    Cholesterol
    206mg
    69%
    Sodium
    1172mg
    49%
    Potassium
    1081mg
    31%
    Total Carbohydrates
    25.0g
    8%
    Dietary Fiber
    2.0g
    8%
    Sugars
    16.2g
    Protein
    68.1g
    Vitamin A 81% • Vitamin C 13%
    Calcium 8% • Iron 34%
    * Based on a 2000 calorie diet
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    I absolutely love Braised Short Ribs....

    Now I'm hangry.

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