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Meat & Poultry Nutrition Guide
Lean Meats & Poultry for Complete Protein & B12
Explore chicken breast, turkey, and lean meats for essential amino acids, bioavailable heme iron, zinc, and energy metabolism.
Nutritional Profile: Meat and poultry deliver reference-grade complete proteins with optimal branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), bioavailable heme iron, and vitamin B12.
Category Averages (per 100g)
165Avg Calories (kcal)
31.0gAvg Protein
0.0gAvg Fiber
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meat & Poultry
Why is chicken breast considered the gold standard for lean protein?
Boneless, skinless chicken breast provides ~31g of high-quality protein per 100g with only ~165 calories and minimal fat.