Turkey, Dark Meat

Turkey, All Classes, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 18.92 gms of protein, it is 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 average 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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 60, for Turkey, All Classes, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw, and we advise that this food in moderation.