Roasted Cooked Dark Meat All Classes Turkey

Turkey, All Classes, Dark Meat, Cooked, Roasted has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 28.57 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is average.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Turkey, All Classes, Dark Meat, Cooked, Roasted has been given a composite ranking of 56, and in moderation.