A Matter of Fat: Fat in Foods

Teaspoon SymbolTeaspoon Symbol

= 4 grams of fat

VegetablesVegetables

PotatoesPotatoes

SaladsSalads

Which salad is highest in fat?Which salad is lowest in fat?

Fruit DessertsFruit Desserts

Bread and Baked GoodsBread and Baked Goods

Breakfast CerealsBreakfast Cereals

Pasta and NoodlesPasta and Noodles

Which pasta is the lowest in fat?

Other GrainsOther Grains

MilkMilk

YogourtYogourt

CheeseCheese

Frozen Milk ProductsFrozen Milk Products

Which frozen milk product has the most fat?

BeefBeef

Which beef option has the lowest fat level?

Beef – Extra Lean CutsBeef – Extra Lean CutsTrimmed of visible fatTrimmed of visible fat

Grilling Steaks Rib Eye, Rib, Strip Loin, T-Bone, Porterhouse, Top Sirloin, Wing

Marinating Steaks Eye of Round, Flank, Inside Round, Outside Round

Simmering Steaks Blade, Cross Rib

Premium Oven Roasts

Tenderloin, Top Sirloin, Strip Loin

Oven Roasts Eye of Round, Inside Round, Outside Round, Rump, Sirloin Tip

Pot Roasts Blade, Brisket, Cross Rib

Strips Blade, Cross Rib, Round, Sirloin Tip

Medallions Cross Rib, Inside Round, Sirloin Tip, Strip Loin, Top Sirloin

ChickenChicken

Meat AlternativesMeat Alternatives

Comparison of Protein SourcesComparison of Protein Sources

Snack FoodsSnack Foods

Snack FoodsSnack Foods

Which snack food has the lowest amount of fat?

Fast FoodsFast Foods

Which fast food option has the lowest amount of fat?What should you look for when choosing fast foods?

What should you look for when choosing fast foods?

Ready-Made or Frozen MealsReady-Made or Frozen Meals

Additional InformationAdditional Information

Nutrition Labelling resources:www.healthcanada.ca/nutritionlabellingwww.healthyeatingisinstore.ca/

Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating:

www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/onpp-bppn/food_guide_e.html

Nutrition information and activities:www.dietitians.ca

Recipes and more nutrition information about beef:www.beefinfo.org