Author Topic: The best canned chilli? (Read 3175 times)

MidniteRambo · « **on:** October 16, 2007, 03:26:21 PM »

When I'm at the supermarket and I see the 10 cans for $10 special, I load up on 20 cans or so, but only if the nutritional info is reasonable. If a whole can is in the 600 plus calorie range or too high in fat, I pass. So the most reasonable I've found is Hormel Chilli Turkey With Beans (98% fat free):

CALS: 420
FAT: 6g
PROT: 34g
CARB: 56 g
FIBER: 12g
(* sodium tends to be high, if you care)

Any other experiences/recommendations re: store bought chilli?

wes · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2007, 03:43:07 PM »

Rethink your diet bro! LOL

MidniteRambo · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2007, 03:50:19 PM »

Quote from: wes on October 16, 2007, 03:43:07 PM

Rethink your diet bro! LOL

How so? The protein and fiber is high, the fat is relatively low and the carbs are mostly attributable to the beans, which is a good slow burning carb source pre-workout. Calories are within an acceptable one meal range (e.g. 7 meals X 400 calories = 2800 calories). Lycopene from the tomatoes, anti-oxidents from the beans and chilli peppers. Sounds solid to me (although when I have the time, the home-made version is far superior and even healthier).

wes · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2007, 04:17:46 PM »

Tons of sodium,tons of preservatives......incom plete protein sources and bad fats.

MidniteRambo · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2007, 04:26:38 PM »

Quote from: wes on October 16, 2007, 04:17:46 PM

Tons of sodium,tons of preservatives......incom plete protein sources and bad fats.

Sodium: I agree on the sodium being high, like I said in my prior post "if you care," if you're not cutting for a competition or have high blood pressure, big deal

Protein: The turkey is a complete protein. Beans become a complete protein source if you're also consuming grains in your diet, which I do. Also oatmeal is listed as an ingredient.

Preservatives: none are listed in the ingredients except for "spices"

Bad fats: Only 2g of saturated fat per can, not a diet buster in any respect. My overall fat intake is in the 20-25% range of daily calories, with a high percentage coming from healthy fats.

DylanPG · « **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2007, 12:32:38 AM »

I like to get the Cattle Drive Chicken Chili 6 pack from Costco. Similar in nutrition to the Hormel but tastes way better IMO.

wes · « **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2007, 04:11:44 AM »

Do you think that at a buck a can the turkey is all white breast meat??

I bet it`s beaks and lips for the most part............enjoy your meal !!

MidniteRambo · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2007, 07:39:53 AM »

Quote from: DylanPG on October 17, 2007, 12:32:38 AM

I like to get the Cattle Drive Chicken Chili 6 pack from Costco. Similar in nutrition to the Hormel but tastes way better IMO.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

MidniteRambo · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2007, 07:40:37 AM »

Quote from: wes on October 17, 2007, 04:11:44 AM

Do you think that at a buck a can the turkey is all white breast meat??

I bet it`s beaks and lips for the most part............enjoy your meal !!

You make a good case for the "home made" version

coltrane · « **Reply #9 on:** October 17, 2007, 07:46:07 AM »

I used to eat the Hormel turkey chili.......i thought it had an awesome nutritional base.....yes, you can't be sure just what kind of turkey is in it, but if it were beaks and other junk, the fat content would be higher....

all in all, the stuff is great IMO......

Rimbaud · « **Reply #10 on:** October 17, 2007, 07:59:38 AM »

Hormel Turkey Chili without Beans is great on top of some pasta with a little cheese. Not exactly a great bodybuilding food but a hell of a good meal.

coltrane · « **Reply #11 on:** October 17, 2007, 08:58:18 AM »

minus the sodium content, how is it NOT a good bb food, especially on a mass phase? High protein, carb and low fat.....PLUS HIGH in fiber....

too me this looks like a great food

The Squadfather · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2007, 09:03:39 AM »

Quote from: coltrane on October 17, 2007, 08:58:18 AM

minus the sodium content, how is it NOT a good bb food, especially on a mass phase? High protein, carb and low fat.....PLUS HIGH in fiber....

too me this looks like a great food

chili is an excellent bb food, gotta have the peanut butter sammiches to dip into it though.

MidniteRambo · « **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2007, 09:24:14 AM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on October 17, 2007, 09:03:39 AM

chili is an excellent bb food, gotta have the peanut butter sammiches to dip into it though.

as long as its natural PB on ezekiel bread

coltrane · « **Reply #14 on:** October 17, 2007, 10:15:03 AM »

Quote from: wes on October 16, 2007, 04:17:46 PM

Tons of sodium,tons of preservatives......incomplete protein sources and bad fats.

since when is turkey an incomplete protein source?

wes · « **Reply #15 on:** October 17, 2007, 01:49:37 PM »

I was referring to the beans.

Sure the canned chili tastes great but so do cupcakes.

MidniteRambo · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2007, 01:54:33 PM »

Quote from: wes on October 17, 2007, 01:49:37 PM

Sure the canned chili tastes great but so do cupcakes.

That is not a valid comparison.

Serving Size 1 cupcake

Amount per serving
Calories 181 Calories from Fat 54

Hide Daily Values % Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 292mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 17g
Protein 2g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0% Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Princess L · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2007, 02:19:33 PM »

Quote from: MidniteRambo on October 17, 2007, 07:40:37 AM

You make a good case for the "home made" version

My homemade chili kicks ~~a$$~~ butt

MidniteRambo · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2007, 02:28:02 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on October 17, 2007, 02:19:33 PM

My homemade chili kicks ~~a$$~~ butt

Getbig Chilli Cookoff?

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #19 on:** October 18, 2007, 07:01:27 AM »

Turkey lips? Hahahahahhahahahha

coltrane · « **Reply #20 on:** October 18, 2007, 07:36:26 AM »

Wes, explain to me, a novice, why this chili is soooo bad for you?

Princess L · « **Reply #21 on:** October 18, 2007, 11:33:16 AM »

Hormel Turkey Chili with Beans
Nutritional Information (15 oz. can)
Nutritional Facts
Serving Size 247 g
Servings Per Container 2
Amount Per Serving   % Daily Value
Fat Calories Per Serving: 25
Calories Per Serving: 200
Saturated Fat Per Serving: 1   5%
Total Fat Per Serving: 3   5%
Cholesterol Per Serving: 45   15%
Sodium Per Serving: 1200   50%
Carbohydrates Per Serving: 26   9%
Fiber Per Serving: 5   20%
Sugar Per Serving: 6
Protein Per Serving: 17

INGREDIENTS: TURKEY BROTH, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, BEANS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUGAR, SALT, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPERS, FLAVORING), TOMATO PASTE, OATMEAL, GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, ONIONS, JALAPENO PEPPERS, FLAVORING, SPICES.

So just what the heck is Mechanically separated turkey?

Mechanically Separated Meat (MSM)
Mechanically separated meat is a paste-like and batter-like meat product produced by forcing bones, with attached edible meat, under high pressure through a sieve or similar device to separate the bone from the edible meat tissue.

In 1982, a final rule published by FSIS on mechanically separated meat said it was safe and established a standard of identity for the food product. Some restrictions were made on how much can be used and the type of products in which it can be used. These restrictions were based on concerns for limited intake of certain components in MSM, like calcium. Due to FSIS regulations enacted in 2004 to protect consumers against Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, mechanically separated beef is considered inedible and is prohibited for use as human food. It is not permitted in hot dogs or any other processed product. Mechanically separated pork is permitted and must be labeled as "mechanically separated pork" in the ingredients statement. Hot dogs can contain no more than 20% mechanically separated pork.

Mechanically Separated Poultry (MSP)
Mechanically separated poultry is a paste-like and batter-like poultry product produced by forcing bones, with attached edible tissue, through a sieve or similar device under high pressure to separate bone from the edible tissue. Mechanically separated poultry has been used in poultry products since the late 1960's. In 1995, a final rule on mechanically separated poultry said it was safe and could be used without restrictions. However, it must be labeled as "mechanically separated chicken or turkey" in the product's ingredients statement. The final rule became effective November 4, 1996. Hot dogs can contain any amount of mechanically separated chicken or turkey.

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Hot_Dogs/index.asp

Summary of the eRumor
An email message alerting readers to the existence of mechanically separated meats such as chicken and turkey.
The writer says it is a carcass stripped of everything except tissue, immature sex glands, and bone and asks, "Shouldn't consumers be made aware of what mechanically separated chicken is?"

The Truth
According to the U.S.Food Safety and Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture, mechanically separated meets are the real thing and are safe.
Very simply, mechanical separation is a way of getting every last piece of meat from the bone of a chicken, turkey, or other food animal.
Bones with edible meat attached are forced under high pressure through a device that separates the bone from the meat.
It's a process that's been used since the 1960's and for a variety of popular products.
A statement from the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service says mechanically separated products are "safe, wholesome, nutritious, and useful in providing consumers with the wide variety of economical meat and poultry products."
We have not been able to find any reference to the carcass specifically having "immature sex glands."

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/m/msm.htm

coltrane · « **Reply #22 on:** October 18, 2007, 11:51:27 AM »

as long is the protein is high!!! love the stuff

MidniteRambo · « **Reply #23 on:** October 18, 2007, 01:36:36 PM »

Princess, thanks for the information on "Mechanically Separated Poultry (MSP)." I learned something new.

wes · « **Reply #24 on:** October 18, 2007, 02:42:18 PM »

I think Pricess` post explains it all.

Some of you guys should consider eating cleaner protein sources and not processed shit!