The average fat content of lean beef is less than that of skinless chicken
The average fat content of lean beef is less than that of skinless chicken.
The fat content of red meat is largely determined by the amount of separable fat. Trimmed of separable fat, lean beef has on average 2.7g fat per 100g raw weight, while skinless chicken has 3.5g per 100g raw weight (*based on the average of skinless breast, leg and wing).