Proteins Low in Calories for Weight Loss

Calories in Eye Round Roast - 143

3 ounces, lean only, roasted

Good source of protein and zinc.

Calories in Filet Mignon - 179

3 ounces, lean only

High in fat and cholesterol.

Calories in Ground Beef (Extra-Lean) - 139

3 ounces

Drain off excess fat after cooking.

Calories in Sirloin Steak - 166

3 ounces, lean only

Good source of vitamin B-12.  Contains niacin, zinc, heme iron.

Calories in T-Bone Steak - 182

3 ounces, lean only

Zinc, vitamin B-12.  Extreme in fat content.

Calories in Tip Round Steak - 157

3 ounces, lean only

If you must have beef, this is perhaps one of your best choices with about 1/3 of the total calories derived from fat.

Calories in Chicken Breast - 142

3 ounces of meat

Protein, B vitamins which boost memory capabilities.  Remove skin which contains most of the fat.

Calories in Chicken Drumsticks - 151

2 drumsticks roasted

Protein, niacin.  Remove skin which contains most of the fat.

Calories in Chicken Thighs - 109

1 thigh, about 2 ounces

Fat in the thigh is mostly unsaturated. Cook thoroughly; remove fatty skin.

Calories in Chicken Wings - 171

4 wings, skinless

Rich in niacin and vitamin B-12. High in purines so should be eaten sparingly by those suffering from gout.