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High protein, rich in fat, source of iron and zinc
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fatty Fried Meat (120 g) has 408 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 26.4 g of protein, 33.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.6 µg of B12 covers 110% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
408
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
0.6g
· 0% DV
Protein
26.4g
· 53% DV
Fat
33.6g
· 43% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 1% · Protein 26% · Fat 73%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 408 kcal | |
| Total fat | 33.6 g | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 13.2 g | 66% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 408 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 306 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 130 g | 442 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 510 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 612 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 850 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Fatty fried meat can provide protein, iron, and zinc, but frequent large portions add substantial fat to meals. Keep portions moderate and serve it with vegetables; grilling or baking meat more often is an easy way to reduce reliance on frying.
For crisp fatty fried meat, pat the pieces dry and cook them in a hot, uncrowded pan. Moisture makes meat steam rather than brown, so work in batches and let the surface develop color before stirring.
Fatty fried meat can become tough when cooked too long over high heat. Cut pieces evenly and avoid overcrowding the pan; for a naturally tougher cut, use lower heat and allow more time for it to soften.
Choose a cut with some visible fat that suits quick pan-frying, rather than an extremely lean piece that may dry out. A very fatty cut can release more grease than you want, so ask a butcher for a frying or sautéing cut with moderate marbling.
To make fatty fried meat less greasy, drain it briefly on paper towels after cooking and pour off excess rendered fat from the pan before serving. Trimming some visible fat before cooking also helps; washing cooked meat is not a useful way to remove grease.
Yes, fatty meat can often be fried without added oil because its fat renders as it heats. Start with a moderate amount in a suitable pan and add a little cooking oil only if the meat begins sticking before enough fat has rendered.
Fatty fried meat generally keeps for three to four days in the refrigerator when refrigerated promptly in a covered container. Put it away within two hours of cooking, and discard it if it has been left out for an extended period.
Reheat fatty fried meat in a covered pan over low to medium heat, adding a small splash of water if it seems dry. Stir occasionally and heat it through; repeated cooling and reheating can dry the meat and raise food-safety risks.
Serve fatty fried meat with fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or a sharp, tangy accompaniment to balance its richness. Bread, potatoes, or rice are common sides, but vegetables make the plate feel less heavy.
Eating fatty fried meat every day is not an ideal routine because it combines visible fat with a frying method. Have it less often, keep portions moderate, and vary your meals with leaner proteins and other cooking methods.
Vitamins
B12
2.64µg · 110% DV
B3
5.4mg · 34% DV
B6
0.42mg · 25% DV
B2
0.26mg · 20% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5.76mg · 52% DV
Phosphorus
222mg · 32% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Iron
3.24mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
384mg · 11% DV
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 408 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Fatty Fried Meat is made by frying pieces of meat with visible fat until browned in places, often allowing the fat to render during cooking. The cut and type of meat can vary, so the result may be crisp at the edges and juicy or glossy where the rendered fat gathers.
It is usually served hot as a main dish, with bread, rice or vegetables; in Turkey, it can also appear as part of a home-style meal alongside salad. It is protein-rich, but much of its energy comes from fat: a 100 g portion has 28 g of fat and 22 g of protein. For a lighter plate, drain off excess fat and pair it with fresh vegetables.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
13.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
14.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.