nutrients. We’ve calculated it all for you: By assigning point values to
protein-to-fat ratio, nutrient density, and fat and cholesterol content,
we’re able to consider pork loin versus porterhouse steak for dinner
tonight.
HOW TO READ THE SCORE:
The higher the number, the more nutritious the meat.
6+ means eat regularly
4-5.99, eat occasionally
0-3.99, eat rarely
BEEF
Round 4.91
Flank 4.73
Top loin 4.25
Ground, grass fed 4.13
T-bone 3.92
Top sirloin 3.90
Ground, 90% lean 3.87
Tongue 3.77
Porterhouse 3.75
Brisket, whole 3.71
Rib eye, small end 3.60
Tenderloin 3.45
Ground, 80% lean 3.38
Rib roast, whole 3.20
BISON
Top sirloin 6.75
Ground, grass fed 4.63
CHICKEN
Light meat 7.38
Dark meat 5.99
Giblets 5.97
DUCK
Breast 5.22
Leg 3.90
LAMB
Shoulder 4.21
Ground 3.15
OSTRICH
Top loin 7.09
Ground 5.64
