Poultry is an excellent source of protein, and is much lower in fat than beef.
Four ounces of lean beef contains 18 grams of fat, while a four-ounce portion of skinless, turkey breast contains less than 2 grams fat. Even the fattier dark meat of a duck has less than 13 grams fat per four-ounce portion when the skin is removed. Nutrition Comparison Below is a chart of poultry products and their calories and fat profiles. Remember, removing the skin and eating mostly the white meat will help keep your calories and fat grams in check when eating any type of bird. The method you choose to cook a meal can be as important as the ingredients when it comes to preparing healthy meals.