Any High Protein Foods Low in Fat Content?

**Hoss** · Mar. 26/08, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PrISM

You should be able to answer your own question. That's the as same ask asking if reduced-fat Oreos are good for you.

They may not be good for you, but they've got more protein and less fat than that thing!

tjl · Mar. 26/08, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jayawhite

Thanks for all the responses! Regarding coconut, I found a food item called Jennies Coconut Macaroon.

Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 20 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 47g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugars: 34g
Protein: 2g

I'm having second thoughts now because of the the 16 grams of fat. I think this is one reason I'm ending up low on my proteins and high on my fats for the day.

What do you think about this food? Does it have a place in a healthy diet?

That's a lot of calories (340 per serving), with very little protein (2g per serving, or 2.3% of the total). And both the fats and the carbohydrates are the bad kind (saturated fat + mostly added sugar). The only thing good is the fiber content.

jayawhite · Mar. 27/08, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tjl

And both the fats and the carbohydrates are the bad kind (saturated fat + mostly added sugar).

Okay, okay...I get it. Thanks. But in my defense, there is no added sugar--it's naturally occurring sugar from the coconut and honey. I don't think I'll continue to eat them, but I still maintain that in many ways, they're healthier than any kind of processed snack food.

tjl · Mar. 27/08, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jayawhite

Okay, okay...I get it. Thanks. But in my defense, there is no added sugar--it's naturally occurring sugar from the coconut and honey.

Honey = sugar, although it has a higher percentage of fructose (versus glucose) than regular sugar.

Any High Protein Foods Low in Fat Content?

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Any High Protein Foods Low in Fat Content?