Does Tendon Have a Lot of Fat? Debunking the Myth
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Despite their often misleading appearance, tendons are not composed of fat; beef tendon, for instance, contains only about 0.5 grams of fat per 100-gram serving, a fact that clarifies the misconception behind the question, 'Does tendon have a lot of fat?'. This fibrous tissue is built almost entirely of collagen, which provides its incredible strength and rope-like structure.