Cooking a Turkey in a Bag has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 92.7 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.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Cooking a Turkey in a Bag has been given a composite ranking of 50, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 53% | |
Calories from Fat | 47% | |
Calories from Carbs | 0% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 5.9 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 2 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 5.1 IU | 1.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.22 mg | 13% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 4.2 mg | 20.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg | 22% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 7.9 mcg | 2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.44 mcg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.88 mg | 8.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 15 mg | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 1.3 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 22 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 178 mg | 17.8% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 0.22 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 65 mg | 2.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 2.2 mg | 14.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 24.4 mcg | 34.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 0 g | |||
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 20.4 g | 40.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.9 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.1 mg | |||
Leucine | 1.1 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.7 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.9 mg | |||
Valine | 1.1 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.7 mg | |||
Alanine | 1.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 2 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 1.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0.9 mg | |||
Serine | 0.9 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 8 g | 12.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.9 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 726 Calories from Fat 327
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.4 g 56%
Saturated Fat 10.2 g 51%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 308.7 mg 102.9%
Sodium 295.1 mg 12.3%
Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 92.7 g 185.4%
Vitamin A 0.5% Vitamin C
Calcium 6.8% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 103
Protein 15.3 g | Carbs 8.4 g | Fat 0.65 g
Per Serving | Calories 295
Protein 17.4 g | Carbs 17.5 g | Fat 15.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 224
Protein 25.7 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 12.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 331
Protein 50.4 g | Carbs 9.4 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 67
Protein 6 g | Carbs 7.7 g | Fat 1.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 149
Protein 5.3 g | Carbs 26.7 g | Fat 2.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 371
Protein 12.7 g | Carbs 40.1 g | Fat 18.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 283
Protein 14.9 g | Carbs 24.5 g | Fat 13.6 g