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Turkey - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Turkey

Turkey, All Classes, Meat and Skin, Raw has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 20.42 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 65, for Turkey, All Classes, Meat and Skin, Raw, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein53%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs0%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol2 mcg
Retinol Activity Equivalent2 mcg
Alpha Carotene0 mcg
Beta Carotene0 mcg
Beta Cryptoxanthin0 mcg
Lycopene0 mcg
Lutein Zeaxanthin0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin E0.35 mg1.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin K3.1 mcg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.06 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Riboflavin0.15 mg9.1%Mid 40%Average
Niacin4.1 mg20.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.41 mg20.5%Top 30%High
Folate8 mcg2%Mid 40%Average
Food Folate8 mcg
Folic Acid0 mcg
Dietary Folate Equivalents8 mcg
Vitamin B120.4 mcg6.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.81 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Choline68 mg
Betaine8.9 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium15 mg1.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.4 mg7.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium22 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus178 mg17.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium266 mg7.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium65 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.2 mg14.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.1 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Manganese0.02 mg1%Bottom 30%Low
Selenium24.4 mcg34.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Starch0 g
Sugars0 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20.4 g40.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan226 mg
Threonine890.9 mg
Isoleucine1024.2 mg
Leucine1586.8 mg
Lysine1857.3 mg
Methionine574.1 mg
Cystine224 mg
Phenylalanine799 mg
Tyrosine774.9 mg
Valine1063 mg
Arginine1439.2 mg
Histidine613.9 mg
Alanine1301.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1969.1 mg
Glutamic Acid3257.5 mg
Glycine1227.2 mg
Proline950 mg
Serine901 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g
Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids150 mg
Total Omega 6 Fatty Acids1700.3 mg

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water70.4 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 68 mg 22.7%

Sodium 65 mg 2.7%

Total Carbohydrates 0 g

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 20.4 g 40.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C

Calcium 1.5% Iron 7.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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Per 100g | Calories 129
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