If target macros/cals are hit, does it matter if the food is "clean" or not, from a body comp/gaining muscle/losing fat perspective?
I know that clean food is much more satiating and voluminous. I agree that eating "clean food" will be more satisfying during a cut, and will prevent overeating during a bulk. No argument there.
But, hypothetically, if all other variables are kept constant(grams fat,carbs, pro, calories), does it really matter? For the sake of the argument, let's assume that the "dirty eater" is getting enough vitamins/N-3 fatty acids(maybe via
fish oil syrup.)
As an example, if you took 2 twins, and gave one of them a meal of chicken breast/salad with olive oil/fruit, and the other one got a big protein shake with a slice of pizza, and both meals had the same macros, would there be any difference?
Any thoughts/opinions/reasons I'm a dumbass for asking this?