Question about ground meats, the percentage wise

thexproject · #1 November 25th, 2007, 01:46 PM

I was curious in my followings of this way of life. I have someone whom swears up and down that buying say ground beef (ground chicken or ground turkey), in the 93% 7% is better then buying say the normal 85% 15% ground stuff. I was wondering does that have an effect on this diet. Isnt Atkins based on low carb higher fat foods? or am I just a dope and stick with the 93% 7% meats cause it doesnt make a difference??

Atkid · #2 November 25th, 2007, 02:59 PM

Good question, anyone have an answer for this?

kate58 · #3 November 25th, 2007, 03:47 PM

In isolation I don't think it matters at all, it's personal choice - eat the one you like best. It's your overall intake that counts, not the ratios in any particular constituent of your diet.

**Kent** · #4 November 25th, 2007, 08:37 PM

I'm with Kate. The fat percentage on Atkins doesn't matter as much as fat remains our primary fuel source. I personally think Ground Chuck is the best option for hamburgers, but if I am cooking it for say taco meat, I will choose the lower fat option as greasy taco salad is not a good thing. IMO, it's a matter of taste and use -- use the right meat for the job not because one is nutritionally better.

**sallyseachange** · #5 November 25th, 2007, 11:58 PM

I'll echo Kent on this. Go with what's suitable and what you like.

thexproject · #6 November 26th, 2007, 02:48 AM

cool thanks guys

**blue996** · #7 November 26th, 2007, 11:24 AM

Thanks for answering this as I was wondering the same thing.

chicamarun · #8 December 12th, 2007, 03:35 PM

As a quick note - you are paying for the extra fat with the higher %. So pay attention with prices! Fat weighs more too even in beef

**Elizellen** · #9 December 12th, 2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chicamarun

As a quick note - you are paying for the extra fat with the higher %. So pay attention with prices! Fat weighs more too even in beef

Over here in UK the higherfat ground meats are cheaper than the lean ones with little fat - so we can save money and eat higherfat too!

**IrishIrish** · #10 December 22nd, 2007, 03:19 PM

I personally opt for lower fat meats when possible and also eat lots of fish and chicken. It is clearly a matter of preference as the other posters have said. Just don't shortchange your fat intake ... be sure you get it with other sources of food.

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