Question

White meat is better than dark meat

Answer 1

According to the Today.com report, the verdict on white meat compared to dark meat is that none of them are really bad for you, both of them are very different and offer different nutritional upsides. White meat is known for being leaner and lower with calories and dark meat is more nutrient dense and contains a lot of iron, zinc and vitamin B. Experts say that the "better" meat is what your health goals align with, not a specific type of meat. The article definitely misleading. 

Links used: Is white meat or dark meat healthier? The 1 major difference and tips to choose between them, 

White Meat vs. Dark Meat: Which Is Healthier?

The Color of Meat and Poultry

Answer 2

Although there is an article provided as evidence for this claim, after reading it, I don't fully believe that it fully supports their claim. Although yes, it's true that white meat is lower in fat and calories, dark meat is still not bad for you. When looking at the article eating well, they state that both of these meats provide good, healthy, and important nutrients. White meat has its own benefits for individuals like being higher in protein and lower in fat, but dark meat does as well. Dark meat has more amounts of iron, zinc, and some B vitamins which could be better for certain individuals.

https://www.eatingwell.com/white-meat-vs-dark-meat-which-is-healthier-8416235

Answer 3

I don't believe you are entirely wrong, but your claim is lacking the full picture. First, the article was correct about myoglobin (the oxygen-carrying protein) giving dark meat its color. I was able to find information proving this claim that says myoglobin stores oxygen in muscle cells that can then be used for constant activity. Dark meat is composed of these muscles.  You are also right in saying that white meat is a good source of protein, but I do believe you could have phrased your claim better. Dark meat also has its share of perks. For instance, in the article I found, "Benefits of Dark Meat," it says that there are many essential nutrients in dark meat as well as iron and zinc. There also happen to be "higher quantities of B vitamins, like thiamine, niacin, and B12." Which are very important for regulating metabolism.  It is clear that white meat and dark meat are both beneficial in their own ways; it partially depends on what the person who is eating them needs.  So instead of saying white meat is better, if you really want to call attention to the benefits of white meat, you could have said, "White meat is an excellent form of protein, and here's why." 

https://www.chicken.ca/cooking-tips/the-benefits-of-dark-meat

https://annex.exploratorium.edu/cooking/meat/INT-what-meat-color.html

https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/white-meat-vs-dark-meat-rcna158792