We looked at Poultry Products the way we look at everything here: nutrient data first, judgment second.
We would argue that Poultry Products is less about the food itself and more about how it fits into an looking at the big picture Mediterranean pattern.
In Poultry Products, 53 foods are rated Moderation. These foods have moderate saturated fat requiring portion control. The AASLD 2023 uses saturated fat percentage, added sugar, processing level, and carb type as criteria within the Mediterranean diet framework. Top examples: Pheasant, Total Edible, Chicken, Broiler or Fryers, Breast,, Chicken, Broiler or Fryers, Breast,, Ostrich, Inside Strip, Cooked, Turkey, Retail Parts, Breast, Meat .
Why are some poultry products moderation?
These 53 foods have moderate saturated fat requiring portion control. The AASLD 2023 uses saturated fat, added sugar, processing, and carb type as criteria.
Examples of moderation poultry products foods?
Examples: Pheasant, Total Edible, Chicken, Broiler or Fryers, Breast,, Chicken, Broiler or Fryers, Breast,, Ostrich, Inside Strip, Cooked, Turkey, Retail Parts, Breast, Meat . 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, 53 fall into the Moderation tier. On average, this tier runs about 23.0g protein and 8.6g fat per 100g, with saturated fat at roughly 33% of total fat. Representative entries include Pheasant, Total Edible and Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Giblets, Raw.
The Moderation tier reflects foods that work in controlled portions and measured frequency rather than as daily defaults.