Tag: Meat density

An average beef steer can weigh over 1,200 pounds, a staggering difference compared to a chicken's typical 5-10 pound weight. Answering what's heavier, beef or chicken, isn't as simple as it seems and requires considering animal size, density, and serving size.

According to USDA data, a single cup of cooked, diced chicken breast weighs approximately 140 grams, but this number is not universal across all types of meat. The question of how many grams is one cup of meat does not have a single answer due to variations in density, cooking method, and fat content.