Ground Meat Round Up
Which types of ground meat are the best? Well, it all depends on what you’re looking for. Here are the most common choices, with their features listed (per 4-oz cooked burger):
*At least 80% lean ground beef chuck: juicy, rich, bold, robust and hearty flavor. 307 calories, 20 grams fat, 8 grams saturated fat and 103 milligrams cholesterol.
*Ground pork: delicate, mild, good alternative. 336 calories, 24 g fat, 9 g sat fat, 107 mg cholesterol.
*Ground chicken: Light, lean, tender, subtle flavor. 172 calories, 11 g fat, 9 g sat fat, 107 mg cholesterol.
*Ground turkey: moist, delicate, denser than chicken. 213 calories, 12 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 113 mg cholesterol.
*Ground lamb: unique, full flavored, firm texture. 321 calories, 22 g fat, 9 g sat fat, 102 mg cholesterol.
Published 07/14/10
