Beef, chicken, turkey, pork, rabbit… If you’ve wondered which is the healthiest meat you can eat, don’t freak out, they all have their pros and cons. But all of them are also very nutritious.
Since Consumption Minister Alberto Garzón puts the spotlight on meat consumption because “it harms our personal health and the planet because of its polluting production”, we tell you which is the best meat and the healthiest for your muscles Is. Beef, chicken, turkey, pork, rabbit… they’re all very nutritious and suitable for your fitness routine, but some contain more fat and others more protein. Who to choose? Relax, think about your goal in the gym: lose weight, hypertrophy, define… and, based on the nutritional value of each, choose the one that best suits your needs.
Pork is the most consumed meat worldwide, followed by chicken and beef. And although meat consumption in general has decreased in Spain – about 46 kg per person per year – it remains an essential food in our diet and, if you practice fitness, even more so. So let’s start with the ranking to choose the best…
Which meat has more protein?
Rabbit tops the list with 33 grams of protein per 100, followed by turkey, 29, chicken, 27, pork, 27, and beef, 24. So point to rabbit meat.
Saturated fats?
Rabbit, 1.1 grams, chicken, 3.8, turkey, 2.2, beef, 3, and pork, 7.
Hydrates…
The prices of the five meats are the same and very low, so don’t worry…
This Is the Best Meat You Can Eat to Gain Muscle
conclusion? If we had to choose one for our meatloaf, we’d deliver all five throughout the week, even including lamb or duck, which have a bit more fat. And if they forced us to stick with one, then logically rabbit, followed by chicken and turkey. And we’ll leave the beef to incorporate into our weekly cheat meals, for example a minced meat burger.
How has meat consumption evolved?
How has meat consumption evolved over the last 35 years? Carpsia Foods has published this study on the occasion of its 35th anniversary, which gives us very interesting data on the evolution of consumers throughout history. One of the headlines that has resulted from this research is that Spaniards eat “with their eyes”, as the presence of meat is a fundamental factor accounting for 43%.
Study findings:
- Almost 9 out of 10 Spaniards admit that they consume meat more than 2 times a week.
- Consumers welcome new trends in meat cuts and varieties, but without giving up on the meat offering of a lifetime.
- Spaniards love to eat meat at lunch, which has become the star moment for more than 87%.
- More than 70% of Spaniards admit that they freeze meat.
- More than 50% of Spaniards highlight the versatility and juiciness of meat as its main characteristics.
