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Red Meat or White Meat?
Can I use red meat in EatSmart Dishes?

A lot of people avoid eating red meat due to its higher fat content (relative to white meat). However, red meat is part of a balanced diet as it is one of the major food sources of iron and zinc. Lean red meat is just as good and can be used for preparing "3 Less" dishes. The nutritive value of different kinds of meat are compared in table 1.


Table 1: Nutritional Comparison of Different Kinds of Meat (per 100g, or about 2.5 taels of cooked meat)

  Fat (gm) Iron (mg) Zinc (mg)
Red Meat Lean Beef 9.7 1.9 5.3
Lean Pork 9.4 1.1 3.3
White Meat Skinless Chicken 6.7 1.2 2.0
Sole Fillet 1.5 0.3 0.6

Source: The USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory
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