a can of tuna has 43 grams of protein, chicken breast has 54 grams of protein but 14grams of fat. Most whey protein shakes have about 20-25 grams of protein.
So whats better for a post workout meal? Stick with the shake or eat whole foods??? Is whey protein better then whole foods???
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09-18-2002, 01:00 PM #1
Chicken breast vs tuna vs Whey protein???
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09-18-2002, 01:04 PM #2
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09-19-2002, 11:06 AM #7
You might want to find a whey protein power which has some quick absorbing carbos in it, so that the body does not burn the whey for energy since it is also fast absorbing. You're wasting your money if you just take powders with pure whey after a workout, because you need to replenish your carbos. You could also eat some cornflakes for the quick carbos. 10-15g of carbos in the power or from sugars(quick release carbo) should be more than enough, espically if you're counting your carbos. I try not to take more than 80g a day.
Please correct me if I am wrong. Just adding my 2 cents worth.
Then about 1hr after the whey and all the workout, you would want to have a proper meal with the complex carbos, solid protein and veggies. I usually split this main meal into 2, and have the 2nd round ard 1hr30 mins to 2 hrs later. Better to have more meals, but smaller. Just split up your main meals.
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09-19-2002, 02:57 PM #8
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09-19-2002, 03:01 PM #9
if you are cutting then 80g of carbs MMAAYY be ok... porbably 100-120 is better to keep lepetin levels up to actually burn fat faster. If you are not cutting then 75g. of simple carbs post-workout is good along with 50g. of whey.
Bonless/Skinless chicken breasts only have about .5g of fat. a chicken breast could have any amount of protein depending on how much it weighs... it has 1g. of protein for every 5g. of net weight (uncooked/raw). So a 150g. chicken breast has 30g. of protein.
Whey, any other time then post-workout is useless. it will be absorbed and used for energy, since it is so quick absorbing. Caesin and Egg protein powders are the only kind that should be taken throughout the day. Whey is ONLY... ONLY for post-workout or pre-workout. no
Tuna and Chicken Breasts are the same thing... so whatever floats your boat... eat it.
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09-19-2002, 03:20 PM #10Originally posted by Antonio
Postworkout a shake is better since you need to feed the muscles as soon as possible. The liquid absorbes faster.
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09-19-2002, 11:49 PM #11
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Originally posted by Mark21087
Take the skin off the chicken, and buy the skinless boneless chicken breast, and per 8 ounces you get 56 grams of protein and 0.5 grams of fat
Mine say they have 24 grams per 4 ounce so that would be 8 ounce = 48??6'-2" Ectomorph @ 194 Pounds
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09-20-2002, 06:21 AM #12
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09-20-2002, 06:42 AM #13
A 9oz chicken breast is usually the size I have, so I calculated the nutrition values from the counter at http://www.fitday.com, and this are the results. Chicken breast, boneless and skinless. 9oz weight after cooked (boiled).
Amount Per 9 oz, boneless, cooked, skinless
Calories 412.34
Calories from Fat 80.29
Total Fat 8.92g
Saturated Fat 2.52g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.92g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.1g
Protein 77.52g
Now. 2.52g of saturated fat for 77.52g of protein. I think that's a pretty good deal.
Now let's take a standard 6.5oz can of tuna. You could check out the label on your can, the values may differ, at most by a bit. Tuna in brine is pretty standard.
Amount Per 1 can (6.5 oz), drained
Calories 193.72
Calories from Fat 12.32
Total Fat 1.37g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.391g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.563g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.266g
Protein 42.6g
Tuna is even better in terms of protein to saturated fat wise. Both these forms of proteins are great for your meals. You dont need fast absorbtion proteins for your post/pre workout meals. Use the whey for after workouts only, because it's fast absorbtion.
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09-20-2002, 06:57 AM #14
Here are my chicken breast nutrition facts:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 breast, bone and skin removed (118g)
Calories 129.8 kcal
Total Fat 1.5 g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4 g
Cholesterol 68.4 mg 19%
Sodium 76.7 mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 0 g 0%
Protein 27.2 g
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09-20-2002, 06:59 AM #15
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09-20-2002, 08:56 AM #18
Calculate the result i posted on the 9oz skinless, boneless chicken breast to yours one post later. If you convert your result to a 9oz one, you'll see that your chicken breast has significantly lower fat levels and calories. Quite a big difference I might add.
I got mine from fitday.com. Reliable source? Don't you just find it frustrating when there are conflicting results.
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09-20-2002, 11:01 AM #19
I dislike fitday
I got to www.nutri-facts.com or I look on the container I buy my chicken breasts in... from Costco... I buy like 15lb. of chicken bags... and those are the nutrition facts... i always get like 3 bags whenever I go...
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