Did you know kangaroo meat is high in protein, low in fat and has a very high concentration of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)? If you are aiming to gain muscle, that’s worth knowing and perhaps adding to your list of things to try.
Both ostrich and chicken are low in saturated fat, but ostrich has the least overall fat and they also have equal protein contents.
This meat is said to taste like chicken and has a similar nutritional breakdown. It’s another good choice as it’s high in protein, low in saturated fat and full of amino acids. Some countries believe crocodile meat will cure asthma and osteoporosis although more research is needed to justify such claims.
This is a lean meat choice similar to beef and can be used as a healthier alternative to red meat. Buffalo meat is high in B12, B6, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, and selenium while lower in cholesterol and sodium.
Zebra is becoming very popular due to its low fat, low cholesterol, and high protein. Zebra burgers, fillet steak, sausages, mince, and steak are all easy to source in the UK (online) and come with cooking instructions so you will not be disappointed.
So these 5 exotic types of meat are coming to a menu near you soon and most are available for you to buy online and cook yourself. Are you going to join the low-fat, high-protein train or are you happy to cruise the aisles buying the same old chicken and beef? I know what I’m going to do…
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Chicken |
Kangaroo |
Ostrich |
Crocodile |
Buffalo |
Zebra |
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Protein |
23% |
24% |
23% |
21.9% |
21.6% |
28% |
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Fat |
2% |
1-3% |
1% |
2.9% |
1.8% |
6% |
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Written by Heather Oakes.