Turkey burgers

[1 TuFF BaBe]

I am trying to lose bodyfat. I bought organic frozen turkey burgers. The ingredients lists organic turkey and that's it. I figured that was pretty good but, 1 burger is 170 calories, 8 grams of fat, 0 carbs, and 24g of protein. Is this too much fat? How often should I eat this or not?

[BENCH355ANIMAL]

If I were you I would just get ground turkey breast. It only has 1.5 grams of fat per 4 oz serving (one burger), and about 34 grams of protein. Ground turkey is a staple in my diet, and I always pick up at least 5 lbs. when I go to the grocery.

[BBAddict]

I agree with bench, you should be able to find something better. I also use ground turkey for burgers and other recipes (see the recipe forum). I found some frozen turkey burgers that have about 3.0gm of fat per 4oz burger at Costco. Those are quick and easy to make-cook from frozen and done in less than 10minutes. I also remove some of the fat during cooking by either grilling or sucking the fat out when I do it on the stove. I'd say keep looking for alternatives and the best option may not be organic.

[shortz]

Remember that not all fat is bad. You still need a certain amount of fat and unsaturated fats are also good. Turkey is a healthy food for the most part, don't sweat the fat. Chicken, on the other hand, is actually high in cholesterol.

[1 TuFF BaBe]

Thanx. I'll see what else I could find.

[Stonecold54]

I love the 99% lean ground turkey with bouncers recipe. :D

[Puddles]

Look for ground turkey BREAST instead of just ground turkey. In the higher fat/less expensive ground turkey they use dark meat.

[Bouncer]

I buy the 99% fat free purdue ground turkey from costco. Good shit.

[BBAddict]

I buy the 99% fat free purdue ground turkey from costco. Good shit.

Damn it, they don't have that at my costco! That's exactly what I've been looking for and can't find anywhere around me.

[Bouncer]

Damn it, they don't have that at my costco! That's exactly what I've been looking for and can't find anywhere around me.

that sucks, my costco sells them in 4 packs, each packs holding 1lb so its a total of 4 pounds for like 10 bucks or something like that.

[Puddles]

that sucks, my costco sells them in 4 packs, each packs holding 1lb so its a total of 4 pounds for like 10 bucks or something like that.

Mine has that too.

BBA, ask someone at your Costco where it is. At mine it's not in the freezer section by the chicken, it's over by the fresh meats and cheeses.

[BBAddict]

Mine has that too.

BBA, ask someone at your Costco where it is. At mine it's not in the freezer section by the chicken, it's over by the fresh meats and cheeses.

The frozen turkey at my Costco is 93% lean--they have them in four packs but it's not the really lean stuff. :mad:

[Puddles]

The frozen turkey at my Costco is 93% lean--they have them in four packs but it's not the really lean stuff. :mad:

You're right. I looked at my package and it said something like 99% turkey whatever that means. Is there 1% frog?

I still think 93% is lean enough. Some ground turkey is much higher in fat cal's/serving, especially pre-formed turkey burgers.

[BBAddict]

Is there 1% frog?

:rofl: I never noticed it was only 99% turkey! That worries me more than the 7% fat. I'm gonna weight the fat that comes off when I cook it in a frying pan to see how much of the fat I get rid of during cooking.

[Puddles]

I really need to go down and read the damn turkey package but I always forget when I'm near the freezer and I'm too lazy by the time I'm on here.

I imagine the other 1% is broth or something similar.