For Poultry Products, the underlying question is always the same — does the saturated fat and processing profile hold up?
We rate Poultry Products with the same standard we apply to every food page — and honestly, the pattern is worth spelling out.
In Poultry Products, 319 foods are rated Recommended. These foods have low saturated fat and no added sugars. The AASLD 2023 uses saturated fat percentage, added sugar, processing level, and carb type as criteria within the Mediterranean diet framework. Top examples: Emu, Full Rump, Broiled, Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Breast, Chicken, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat , Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light , Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Giblet.
Why are some poultry products recommended?
These 319 foods have low saturated fat and no added sugars. The AASLD 2023 uses saturated fat, added sugar, processing, and carb type as criteria.
Examples of recommended poultry products foods?
Examples: Emu, Full Rump, Broiled, Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Breast, Chicken, Stewing, Light Meat, Meat , Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Light , Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Giblet. Browse the food database for complete nutrition data and individual verdicts.
Can cooking change the rating?
Yes. Frying or heavy sauces can downgrade a food, while steaming or baking maintains or improves standing. The Mediterranean diet recommends olive oil.
Dietary reference only. Not medical advice. Not medical advice. Data: USDA. Guidelines: AASLD 2023.
Of the 383 foods in the Poultry Products group, 319 fall into the Recommended tier. On average, this tier runs about 23.2g protein and 11.0g fat per 100g, with saturated fat at roughly 27% of total fat. Representative entries include Quail, Total Edible and Dove, Cooked.
These 319 foods clear the engine's thresholds on saturated fat, added sugar, and processing, which is why they sit in the Recommended tier rather than lower.