Buffalo burger facts for kids
Buffalo burgers are a type of hamburger. Instead of regular beef, they are made with meat from animals like the water buffalo, beefalo, or the American bison. The American bison is often just called "buffalo."
What are Buffalo Burgers?
Author Dan O'Brien once said that buffalo meat is sweet and tender. He also mentioned it has a special taste. He thought it needed to be cooked carefully, like fresh fish. The magazine Women's Health compared buffalo burgers to beef burgers. They said the taste is very similar. However, buffalo burgers might be a little sweeter and softer. They usually cost more than beef burgers.
Are Buffalo Burgers Healthy?
Buffalo burgers are often seen as a healthy choice. They have less cholesterol and less fat than burgers made from beef or chicken. They also have fewer calories. In 1997, the American Heart Association even suggested buffalo burgers. They said these burgers were better for your heart than chicken or beef.
Buffalo burgers are full of good nutrients. They have a lot of protein, which helps your muscles grow. They also contain zinc and vitamin B12. These nutrients are important for your body to work well.
One reason buffalo burgers are healthier is that bison do not store as much fat as cattle. For example, a 3-ounce (85-gram) serving of buffalo meat has only 93 calories and 1.8 grams of fat. The same amount of beef has 183 calories and 8.7 grams of fat. So, buffalo burgers can be a good option if you want a healthier meal.
Some cooking magazines have shared recipes for buffalo burgers. Men's Health Muscle Chow had a simple recipe. EatingWell magazine created a buffalo burger recipe that was low in cholesterol and high in calcium.
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In Spanish: Buffalo burger para niños
