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Calories In Chicken, Duck & Goose
Written by Diet Bites
When dieting, you need to ensure that you take in good sources of protein to prevent loss of muscle mass. Chicken makes a far better choice than red meat because it is lower in fat and cholesterol. You'll achieve maximum nutrition benefits by draining your chicken, by cooking it thoroughly, by storing properly, and by avoiding frying and adding additional high-calorie/high fat sauces. Be sure to add rich sources of fiber to your diet to help boost your fight against cancer.
The following nutritional data is based on three ounces of roasted meat unless otherwise noted.
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SELECTION |
NUTRITION NOTES |
CALORIES |
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Capon |
Protein, B vitamins, heme iron. Due to high purine count, avoid if you suffer from gout. |
195 |
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Chicken Back |
Niacin, B vitamins, zinc, heme iron. Remove skin which contains most of the fat. |
191 |
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Chicken Breast |
Protein, B vitamins which boost memory capabilities. Remove skin which contains most of the fat. |
142 |
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Chicken Drumsticks, two |
Protein, niacin. Remove skin which contains most of the fat. |
151 |
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Chicken Giblets |
B vitamins, heme iron. Very high in cholesterol; individuals with gout should avoid as giblets are high in purines. |
133 |
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Chicken Gizzards |
B vitamins, folate, niacin, riboflavin, zinc. Eat with whole grains and dried beans to boost absorption of nonheme iron. |
130 |
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Chicken Legs (thigh + drumstick) |
Protein, B vitamins, niacin, heme iron, zinc. Roast and remove fatty skin. |
181 |
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Chicken Livers |
Excellent source of vitamin A, B-12, folate, heme iron and zinc. However, extremely high in cholesterol. In addition, liver accumulates hormones/chemicals from the live chicken. Contains tyramine so should be avoided by individuals taking MAO inhibitors as it could trigger dangerous blood pressure levels. |
133 |
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Chicken Thighs, 1 |
Fat in the thigh is mostly unsaturated. Cook thoroughly and remove fatty skin. |
109 |
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Chicken Wings, 4 skinless |
Rich in niacin and vitamin B-12. High in purines so should be eaten sparingly by those suffering from gout. |
171 |
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Duck |
Heme iron, B vitamins and niacin. Fattier than chicken and turkey. Remove skin before eating. Contains purines; eat sparingly if you suffer from gout. |
171 |
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Goose |
B vitamins, zinc, magnesium, potassium; high in fat content. Remove skin. |
202 |
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