Variable: In most healthy individuals, both white and dark meat offer various vitamin/mineral benefits. They do differ in saturated fat content though both offer protein. Here is a good summary article: http://www.livestrong.com/article/535923-nutrition-for-dark-meat-chicken-vs-light-meat-chicken/ In general, eat leaner meats, minimize added sugar, eat a varied blend of fresh foods to get all nutrients
Answered 11/25/2015
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No difference: Assuminng you're talking about chicken, turkey, or other fowl, here's no significant difference in the nutrition or health effects of eating white or dark meat.
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Dark/ white meat: When eating chicken or turkey, the dark meat is on the drumstick and thigh. The darker meat contains more myoglobin which causes it's darker color. It is also higher in iron & fat. Both are fine to eat.
Answered 1/18/2021
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