Cheap chicken breasts?

[Chim]

I know this should be in food and dining, but I think the hardcore fitness gurus on the forum might be have a better answer

$17.63 for a pack of 7 chicken breasts at Costco is too much, because I'm trying to eat one per day to get my protein in.
Anywhere else in the city that sells them for cheaper?

[Gonthro]

you wont find chichen cheap right now because of the bird disease thing that forced the slaughter of a bunch of birds.

[girlRACER]

I remember seeing IGA/Sobeys with a bag of frozen Lilydale chicken for about $10 and there are at least 8 pieces in there.

[MM93]

M&M meats
I just found this out myself
a box of chicken (8-12) pieces for $16.00
great place to save money on food.

[Chim]

Holy crap I posted this a minute ago and 3 replies

Thanks for the advice guys

[benyl]

4 or 5 kg (20-30 pieces) box of random sized chicken breast can be bought at the real canadian wholesale for $35

[TrevorK]

Originally posted by benyl
4 or 5 kg (20-30 pieces) box of random sized chicken breast can be bought at the real canadian wholesale for $35

I get mine at Superstore (I know, same thing), 4KG for $30-31.

Minimum 16g of protein/100g of chicken.

[davidI]

I get the 4KG box of chicken breast at Costco. I know there are more than 7 pieces in it (I just ate 5 breasts haha). I don't remember how much it costs though. The 2KG cans of Tuna are a good deal as well. If you want the smaller cans of tuna hit up Wal-mart when they're advertised for 88 cents.

[SinisterProbeGt]

IGA has a deal on this past weekend

[hockeybronx]

Chicken Breasts are great but I definetely prefer Lean Ground Beef.

I wonder what the cost comparisons are, they are definetely two of the best protein-fat-carb ratio foods out there.

[TrevorK]

Originally posted by hockeybronx
Chicken Breasts are great but I definetely prefer Lean Ground Beef.

I wonder what the cost comparisons are, they are definetely two of the best protein-fat-carb ratio foods out there.

The two aren't comparable because the lean ground beef will have quite a bit more fat than the chicken still.....

[mewfie]

If you like ground beef...try lean ground turkey....when you cook it up its like beef but without the fat and probably more protein.

[1badPT]

Originally posted by TrevorK


The two aren't comparable because the lean ground beef will have quite a bit more fat than the chicken still.....

a 100g chicken breast has about 7 grams of fat, and 100g of extra lean ground beef has between 7 to 10 grams of fat. The fat in chicken breast is far more likely to be retained in the piece after cooking than ground beef which tends to drain as it cooks, so when comparing the two cooked, you're likely looking at about the same fat content.

And if you subscribe to the Atkins type diets, it doesn't really matter anyways :tongue:

[1badPT]

Oh and for chicken breasts, I usually buy the flash frozen boneless/skinless ones at Sobeys or Superstore.

[Dope Dealer]

Originally posted by TrevorK


I get mine at Superstore (I know, same thing), 4KG for $30-31.

Minimum 16g of protein/100g of chicken.

Where are the 4KG bags? I'm getting the 2KG for about 18-21.00 and they have 21g of protein minimum.

[TrevorK]

Originally posted by 1badPT


a 100g chicken breast has about 7 grams of fat, and 100g of extra lean ground beef has between 7 to 10 grams of fat. The fat in chicken breast is far more likely to be retained in the piece after cooking than ground beef which tends to drain as it cooks, so when comparing the two cooked, you're likely looking at about the same fat content.

And if you subscribe to the Atkins type diets, it doesn't really matter anyways :tongue:

I thought the difference was a bit more - but I was probably thinking of beef that wasn't lean....

From Fitday.com

CHICKEN
Amount Per 4 oz, boneless, cooked, skinless
Calories 183.26
Calories from Fat 35.69
% Daily Value *
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fat 3.97g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.12g 6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.855g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.38g
Cholesterol 94.41mg 31%
Sodium 443.79mg 18%
Potassium 284.41mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 34.45g 69%
Alcohol 0g

LEAN GROUND BEEF
Amount Per 4 oz, boneless, cooked, lean only
Calories 240.43
Calories from Fat 97.49
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.83g 17%
Saturated Fat 4.14g 21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.372g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.56g
Cholesterol 96.71mg 32%
Sodium 440.97mg 18%
Potassium 402.44mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 33.41g 67%
Alcohol 0g

[TrevorK]

Originally posted by Dope Dealer


Where are the 4KG bags? I'm getting the 2KG for about 18-21.00 and they have 21g of protein minimum.

They come in a box - I just find mine at the back of the store....

Is that 21g of protein/100g serving though, or per breast?

[CKY]

theres an other problem, some chicken breasts have bones and some dont, and some have no skin on while some do, and with all the bones and fat, its just more weight on the package so you have to look into that also

[Dope Dealer]

Originally posted by TrevorK


They come in a box - I just find mine at the back of the store....

Is that 21g of protein/100g serving though, or per breast?

21g/100g

They are the club pack which is in a yellow packaging. Pretty much no-name brand. Gotta get the ones that are unseasoned, just plain.. They have the most protein.. Then just add hot sauce or Ms. Dash.