Is turkey chili fattening?
On One Hand: Turkey May Have Less FatMany people believe that ground turkey is a lower fat and calorie alternative to ground beef. In reality, the Mayo Clinic says that ground turkey made with dark meat and fat may have more calories than lean ground beef. Breast meat has fewer calories and is less fattening than dark meat so chili made with turkey breast will be lower in calories.On the Other: Consider the Other IngredientsOther ingredients also affect the calorie count in turkey chili. If you add zucchini, for instance, the same size portion of chili will have fewer calories than if you had used meat and beans alone.Bottom LineTurkey chili is not necessarily less fattening than chili made with other meats. Check the label on ready made or canned chili to determine the calories in a portion.
