Chicken VS Beef
By: Lexi Elder
Nutrional Differences
Chicken:
-No carbohydrates
-Potassium
-Calcium
Beef:
-Rich source of many minerals including zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium potassium and copper.
-Rich in many vitamins including vitamins B12, B6, riboflavin, thiamin and pantothenic acid.
Cooking Methods
Frying VS Baking
-Frying can cause ulcers, gallstones and heart disease.
-Frying also causes weight gain and contains more calories.
Frying can add fat, cholesterol and simple carbohydrates that are toxic to the body.
-Baking decreases the amount of fat, cholesterol and simple carbohydrates in a diet.
-Baking also brings out the food's natural flavors.
-Baking requires little fat and calories which means you can eat more.
White VS Dark Poultry
White:
-Has less calories
-Has less fat
-Is better to eat when on a diet
Dark:
-Rich in myoglobin, a compound packed with iron found in muscle cells.
-Contains more Zinc and Vitamin B
-Has greater nutritional value.