Meats and Meat Substitutes
Very Lean Meat and Substitutes
(Equals 0 grams carbohydrate, 7 grams protein, <1 gram fat, 35 kcal)
1 oz. (30 grams) Poultry
1 oz. (30 grams) Fish
1 oz. (30 grams) Game
1 oz. (30 grams) Shellfish
1 oz (30 grams) lean sandwich meat (less than 1% fat)
1 oz (30 grams) fat free cheese
¼ cup cottage cheese
Lean Meat and Substitutes
(Equals 0 grams carbohydrate, 7 grams protein, 3 grams fat, 55 kcal)
1 oz. (30 grams) Beef (ground, mince, meatloaf, short ribs, prime rib, corned beef)
1 oz. (30 grams) Pork (top loin, chop, cutlet)
1 oz. (30 grams) Lamb (rib roast, ground)
1 oz. (30 grams) Veal (cutlet, ground)
1 oz. (30 grams) Poultry (dark meat with skin, ground, fried)
1 oz. (30 grams) Fish (fried)
1 oz. (30 grams) Cheese (fetta, mozzarella, ricotta)
1 egg
4 oz. (120 grams) tofu
High Fat Meat and Substitutes
(Equals 0 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams protein, 8 grams fat, 100 kcal)
1 oz. (30 grams) Pork (spareribs, ground, sausage)
1 oz. (30 grams) Cheese (Cheddar, American, Swiss, Monterey)
1 oz. (30 grams) Processed Meats