I really gotta know....

OmgSexy · 08-18-2005, 09:34 AM

is dark meat worse than white meat (chicken meat)?

and if it is, then why ?

Skinless and boneless by the way, and I usually clean all the lil fat globs off the chicken prior to cooking.

Just curious because I usually buy chicken breast and last time I went to the store they were out. So I got chicken thighs instead.

(I apologize if there is already a post like this but I did a search for chicken legs/ chicken breast, etc and it brought up a TON load of posts.)

Apootheosis · 08-18-2005, 09:44 AM

yep. fatter / cholesterolleer

GameDayDog · 08-18-2005, 11:40 AM

Apo (Hey, his name's blue!!! :wtfflag: ) ... He may be ryght.. but I lyke thighs & legs over chicken breasts anyday... I never felt lyke it was that big a deal, especially for those not preparing for a contest..

Peace..~G

**EME** · 08-18-2005, 01:32 PM

The real difference is that Dark meat has about half the protein of white meat and roughly the same amount of fat per serving.

Therefore, to get the same amount of protein per serving, you end up with twice the amount fat.

So, the percentage of calories from fat is about double in dark meat as it is in white meat.

Bottom line, dark meat isn't necessarily a bad choice, but you get twice as much protein from white meat from the same serving size, and most people are eating their chicken as a source of quality low fat protein. White meat gives you much more per serving.

Chicken Breast Meat, Boneless, Skinless ( 4.9 oz )
Calories 231
Total Fat 5.0 g
Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Protein 46 g

Chicken Thigh Meat, Boneless Skinless ( 4.9 oz )
Calories 116
Total Fat 4 g
Total Carbohydrates 0 g 0%
Protein 20 g

- EME

Ghosting · 08-18-2005, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EME

The real difference is that Dark meat has about half the protein of white meat and roughly the same amount of fat per serving.

I didnt know this. EME always has good info.

Apootheosis · 08-18-2005, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EME

The real difference is that Dark meat has about half the protein of white meat and roughly the same amount of fat per serving.

Therefore, to get the same amount of protein per serving, you end up with twice the amount fat.

So, the percentage of calories from fat is about double in dark meat as it is in white meat.

Bottom line, dark meat isn't necessarily a bad choice, but you get twice as much protein from white meat from the same serving size, and most people are eating their chicken as a source of quality low fat protein. White meat gives you much more per serving.

Chicken Breast Meat, Boneless, Skinless ( 4.9 oz )
Calories 231
Total Fat 5.0 g
Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Protein 46 g

Chicken Thigh Meat, Boneless Skinless ( 4.9 oz )
Calories 116
Total Fat 4 g
Total Carbohydrates 0 g 0%
Protein 20 g

- EME

lawl, i just got pwned

OmgSexy · 08-18-2005, 07:04 PM

Thanks for that info guys!
I guess I will stick to chicken breast mainly and only have thighs once in a while.

08-18-2005, 09:34 AM	#1
OmgSexy Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 120 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	I really gotta know.... is dark meat worse than white meat (chicken meat)? and if it is, then why ? Skinless and boneless by the way, and I usually clean all the lil fat globs off the chicken prior to cooking. Just curious because I usually buy chicken breast and last time I went to the store they were out. So I got chicken thighs instead. (I apologize if there is already a post like this but I did a search for chicken legs/ chicken breast, etc and it brought up a TON load of posts.)

08-18-2005, 11:40 AM	#3
GameDayDog The Dawg Is Back!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doin Compound Movements 4 Scooby Snacks! Posts: 1,914 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 32	Maybe ryght.. Apo (Hey, his name's blue!!! :wtfflag: ) ... He may be ryght.. but I lyke thighs & legs over chicken breasts anyday... I never felt lyke it was that big a deal, especially for those not preparing for a contest.. Peace..~G __________________ I am Thee Alpha.. RaSP is Thee oMEGA.. Between the 2 of us - We have everythyng covered... I want to be bigger than all the humans!! "I'm sure I should be doing cardio too....but I don't run from anything...so why practice?" - 1stInDoor Goal - 200#'s 5/27/07 - 4/27/07 - 175# 3/27/07 - 167#

08-18-2005, 01:32 PM	#4
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,264 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	The real difference is that Dark meat has about half the protein of white meat and roughly the same amount of fat per serving. Therefore, to get the same amount of protein per serving, you end up with twice the amount fat. So, the percentage of calories from fat is about double in dark meat as it is in white meat. Bottom line, dark meat isn't necessarily a bad choice, but you get twice as much protein from white meat from the same serving size, and most people are eating their chicken as a source of quality low fat protein. White meat gives you much more per serving. Chicken Breast Meat, Boneless, Skinless ( 4.9 oz ) Calories 231 Total Fat 5.0 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g Protein 46 g Chicken Thigh Meat, Boneless Skinless ( 4.9 oz ) Calories 116 Total Fat 4 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g 0% Protein 20 g - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

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08-18-2005, 09:44 AM	#2
Apootheosis Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 625 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	yep. fatter / cholesterolleer

08-18-2005, 07:04 PM	#7
OmgSexy Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 120 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Thanks for that info guys! I guess I will stick to chicken breast mainly and only have thighs once in a while.