Aussies: KFC

brake · 03-12-2005, 09:16 AM

Do any of you fellas out there have any idea of the nutritional value for KFC? i looked on the website and even email them for some info.... im gonna start a keto diet soon i think and KFC is the only fat/protein fast food i can think of for those times when im out and about

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cheers

T_R_S · 03-12-2005, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by brake

Do any of you fellas out there have any idea of the nutritional value for KFC? i looked on the website and even email them for some info.... please

Why? It is just full of un-healthy fat. I wouldn't even look at that crap.

brake · 03-12-2005, 09:19 AM

haha that was quick, i just edited my post

T_R_S · 03-12-2005, 09:22 AM

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haha that was quick, i just edited my post

Ahh, gotcha. But why go for something with fat a protein when it is un-healthy fat? Wouldn't it be better to go with some kind of healthy fat along with the protein?

I don't really know anything about keto so I'm not really sure what would be best.

Cynical_Simian · 03-12-2005, 09:24 AM

Uh, you can get low-quality meat and high amounts of trans/saturated fat at nearly any restaurant if that's what you're looking for. Don't limit yourself to KFC.

Alternately, if you care about your health/results, you could cook meals in advance and put them in Tupperware, make some protein bars or eat easily portable foods like tuna and nuts.

brake · 03-12-2005, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by T_R_S

Ahh, gotcha. But why go for something with fat a protein when it is un-healthy fat? Wouldn't it be better to go with some kind of healthy fat along with the protein?

I don't really know anything about keto so I'm not really sure what would be best.

from what i remember about keto, its any type of fat (except trans) saturated fat is ok i think.....

brake · 03-12-2005, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Cynical_Simian

Uh, you can get low-quality meat and high amounts of trans/saturated fat at nearly any restaurant if that's what you're looking for. Don't limit yourself to KFC.

Alternately, if you care about your health/results, you could cook meals in advance and put them in Tupperware, make some protein bars or eat easily portable foods like tuna and nuts.

i cant think of any other fast food/take away where i can buy just protien/fat snacks or meals, dont wanna pay stupid prices for carbs

iCY · 03-12-2005, 09:42 AM

I read somewhere that if you remove the skin from the KFC fried chicken, you remove most of the fat.

brake · 03-12-2005, 09:50 AM

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I read somewhere that if you remove the skin from the KFC fried chicken, you remove most of the fat.

yeah i heard that also, i wonder if there's any carbs in the skin part?

Cynical_Simian · 03-12-2005, 10:27 AM

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i cant think of any other fast food/take away where i can buy just protien/fat snacks or meals, dont wanna pay stupid prices for carbs

The point I'm making is that you shouldn't be eating fast food anyway. It's more expensive and far less nutritious than stuff you could make yourself.

As for this theory of transforming fried chicken into a boneless, skinless chicken breast simply by removing the skin, it's complete BS. You'll be getting rid of a few carbs from the batter, but the meat will still have a lot of saturated and trans fat due to its poor quality/cut and the oil it absorbed while cooking. KFC is about as unhealthy as food can get, regardless of whether you're on keto or a more balanced diet. There have been a few KFC threads in the past week; do a search.

whiplash · 03-12-2005, 10:49 AM

No i dont, but it cant be very good, because they use processed foods which is a bad choice if you a bbing. Good for a cheat meal though

if you want to eat fast food all the time, bbing is not for you.

rockstarsar · 03-12-2005, 11:15 AM

Go to http://www.kfc.com and click on the Nutrition category. Scroll down and click on "Nutrition Calculator." Pretty straightford, no? :P

Pump that iron! · 03-12-2005, 11:42 AM

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yeah i heard that also, i wonder if there's any carbs in the skin part?

Yeah there is quite a lot in the skin I think.

Go to www.caloriesperhour.com and there is some info on fast food for ya

brake · 03-12-2005, 12:18 PM

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Go to http://www.kfc.com and click on the Nutrition category. Scroll down and click on "Nutrition Calculator." Pretty straightford, no? :P

yeah but im searching for the australian kfc nutrition guide... im 100% sure it would be different. i might eat red rooster instead

brake · 03-12-2005, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by whiplash

No i dont, but it cant be very good, because they use processed foods which is a bad choice if you a bbing. Good for a cheat meal though

if you want to eat fast food all the time, bbing is not for you.

im not saying im going to live off fast food. what im saying is that for when im on the run and i need a meal. i would rather eat at hoime, its cheaper and better for you.

brake · 03-12-2005, 12:27 PM

all the aussies will be asleep now, ill prolly just use red rooster anyways instead of gayfc

http://www.redrooster.com.au/bbq.html

taffer · 03-12-2005, 02:25 PM

1 - the skin has flour on it, thats traditional "kentucy" style chicken, coat a chicken in beaten eggs, roll in flour, deep fry
2 - most KFC products are deep-fried which means they have trans fats, this is no good for any diet
3 - unsaturated fats work better for keto over saturated and trans, because saturated/trans fats are hard to break down they have a long circulating time, which means they are more likely to be re-stored as adipose (and prevent the release of more adipose because there is already enough in your blood stream!)
4 - no diet will let you eat **** and get ultra lean, unless you are a genetic freak, then thats your genetics and not a diet..... sorry

Andrew69 · 03-12-2005, 02:30 PM

Brake,

Check out www.dietclub.com.au for nutritional info on Aussie take aways and Aussie foods in general. Good site with gret info.

whiplash · 03-12-2005, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by brake

im not saying im going to live off fast food. what im saying is that for when im on the run and i need a meal. i would rather eat at hoime, its cheaper and better for you.

KFC is fine on the run or a cheat meal once in a while, but remember it's just processed foods and lacks quality, clean, nutrients. What is your diet like now ? Personally I would prefer subway if im out, which is slightly better, but yeah i agree it's good to have some variety.

EDIT: Andrew69, great site

No0b · 03-13-2005, 12:28 AM

Fast food is crap, no matter what diet you're on.

If you want something while you're on the run, better off grabbing a bag of seeds or nuts somewhere. Same amount of calories and a lot healthier. Or even a protein bar or something if you have to. No matter where you live you should be able to get that at some store in the same area fast food is.

mizzOe · 03-13-2005, 03:11 AM

i prefer redroosters chicken meals over kfc.. but i like kfc's burgers better than redroosters burgers...

i could go for some redrooster now

little0z · 03-13-2005, 04:29 AM

I used to work at KFC...at the end of the night we got to eat all the left over chicken, and there was PLENTY of it. Man I made some crazy burgers....few zingers...some fillets...all different sorts of sauces....mmmm

brake · 03-13-2005, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew69

Brake,

Check out www.dietclub.com.au for nutritional info on Aussie take aways and Aussie foods in general. Good site with gret info.

thanks a bunch for that site... but it says that a breast from kfc has no sat fat... or am i reading it wrong... http://www.dietclub.com.au/foods/foo...=8252&partner=

brake · 03-13-2005, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by whiplash

KFC is fine on the run or a cheat meal once in a while, but remember it's just processed foods and lacks quality, clean, nutrients. What is your diet like now ? Personally I would prefer subway if im out, which is slightly better, but yeah i agree it's good to have some variety.

EDIT: Andrew69, great site

my diet now? ahaha... i have, up until about 2 weeks ago, just been eating whatever i wanted to eat... pizza, mcdonalds, kfc just less calories, and lost about 15 kilo's. im at my lowest body fat i've ever been in my life, abs are starting to show. i really wanna lean out as much as i can before i get back into going to the gym.

brake · 03-13-2005, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by No0b

Fast food is crap, no matter what diet you're on.

If you want something while you're on the run, better off grabbing a bag of seeds or nuts somewhere. Same amount of calories and a lot healthier. Or even a protein bar or something if you have to. No matter where you live you should be able to get that at some store in the same area fast food is.

yeah i know, but im allergic to peanuts... i could eat sunflower seeds i suppose, but that'll be now good for keto

iCY · 03-13-2005, 06:43 AM

"Best Bet- Chicken Breast. The big thing here -- as with all KFC chicken -- is to remove the Original Recipe skin or Extra Crispy breading. The top layer might be ifnger-lickin' good, but its fat is love-handlin' bad. Peel it off, and you shed more then 84% of the fat. The remaining bird has just 3g fat, no carbs and 29g protein." -M&F December 2004

Cynical_Simian · 03-13-2005, 09:38 AM

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yeah i know, but im allergic to peanuts... i could eat sunflower seeds i suppose, but that'll be now good for keto

Almonds would be a better option than peanuts anyway. They're probably the most nutritious of the nuts (yes, I know peanuts are legumes).

You might want to consider doing a balanced cutting diet (many examples of which can be found on these boards) instead of keto. Your body needs carbs to function optimally, and they're critical for fueling your workouts and ensuring that protein is used/absorbed efficiently (especially PWO). Keto isn't sustainable/ideal in the long term, and other, more complete diets can be just as effective at helping you lose fat.

brake · 03-13-2005, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Cynical_Simian

Almonds would be a better option than peanuts anyway. They're probably the most nutritious of the nuts (yes, I know peanuts are legumes).

You might want to consider doing a balanced cutting diet (many examples of which can be found on these boards) instead of keto. Your body needs carbs to function optimally, and they're critical for fueling your workouts and ensuring that protein is used/absorbed efficiently (especially PWO). Keto isn't sustainable/ideal in the long term, and other, more complete diets can be just as effective at helping you lose fat.

at the moment i really want to try keto, it seems to good to be true eating fat to burn fat hopefully i can lean out more.... the more i read about keto in the keto forums the more i want to try it. another reason i want to do it is so i can help some of my overweight/chubby friends lose weight while eating all the things they want to eat!

mikd154 · 03-13-2005, 01:37 PM

Heres a website w/ nutritional facts about a lot of places:

http://www.dietfacts.com/fastfood.asp

tibor · 03-13-2005, 01:50 PM

Even the smell inside that place makes me fatter.