But let’s say, by some hypothetical scenario, it wasn’t illegal for you to desecrate the dead by eating them. Is human meat a healthy choice? No. In 1945 and 1956, two researchers analyzed the donated bodies of four adult males, and estimated that the average male offers about 125,822 calories from protein and fat. That number is far below what other red meats like beef or boar can offer. (Yes, you heard me, humans are red meat.)