Which is leaner: chicken or tofu?

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P.F. Chang's Ginger Chicken & Broccoli

 

 

P.F. Chang's Vegetarian Ma Po Tofu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scroll Down to See The Winner

 

 

 

 

 

Chicken vs. tofu

 

P.F. Chang's is a Chinese bistro that offers eclectic options and variety when it comes to their dishes. There are some good points to Chinese cuisine in general--it's usually stir-fried, it contains some healthy veggies, and portions tend to be smaller (as long as you're not frequenting a buffet). Here are two popular Chinese dishes that P.F. Chang's has created that definitely have appeal. The Ginger Chicken & Broccoli is served " Cantonese-style " on a bed of freshly steamed broccoli, and marinated in a sweet and spicy ginger sauce. From the vegetarian menu, Vegetarian Ma Po Tofu is a Szechuan dish of crispy silken tofu, also with broccoli. Many times

vegetarian meals are lower in calories and fat than meat dishes, but in this case is " crispy " (i.e. " fried " ) tofu still lower in calories and fat than chicken?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lower-Cal WinnerP.F. Chang's Ginger Chicken & Broccoli

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This time, chicken wins. Remember that no matter how a food starts out, it can be changed greatly when it is prepared and cooked. The Ginger Chicken & Broccoli contains 620 calories, and 21 grams of fat, but is low in saturated fat (

2.5 grams). Likely because this chicken isn't breaded or deep fried, the calorie count remains moderate. Don't let P.F. Chang's Vegetarian Ma Po Tofu fool you into thinking it's healthy just because it's vegetable-based. This tofu is deep-fried, which means it's high in calories (760), fat (52 grams!) and saturated fat (6 grams). When dining out at a Chinese restaurant, choose the vegetable-based dishes when you can and go for steamed ones as well. Ask or brown rice instead of white (which is rarely available, but is a staple at P.F. Chang's) and keep those portions in control while avoiding breaded and fried foods, whether they're meat or tofu.