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How to Cook a Perfect Turkey - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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How to Cook a Perfect Turkey Recipe

How to Cook a Perfect Turkey 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 90.3 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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. It is also high 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing How to Cook a Perfect Turkey has been given a composite ranking of 25, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

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

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A12.2 IU0.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol4.1 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D10 IU2.5%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.45 mg26.6%Top 10%Very High
Niacin8.1 mg40.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.9 mg45.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate15.8 mcg4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.9 mcg15.1%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid1.8 mg18.1%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium29.9 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.7 mg15.1%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium43.9 mg11%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus356.6 mg35.7%Top 10%Very High
Potassium0.45 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium130.2 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc4.5 mg30.2%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium48.9 mcg69.8%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein40.9 g81.7%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.5 mg
Threonine1.8 mg
Isoleucine2.3 mg
Leucine2.3 mg
Lysine3.6 mg
Methionine1.4 mg
Cystine0.5 mg
Phenylalanine1.8 mg
Tyrosine1.4 mg
Valine2.3 mg
Arginine2.7 mg
Histidine1.4 mg
Alanine2.7 mg
Aspartic Acid4.1 mg
Glutamic Acid6.3 mg
Glycine2.3 mg
Proline1.8 mg
Serine1.8 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.1 g24.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat4.5 g22.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 708 Calories from Fat 319

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35.5 g 54.6%

Saturated Fat 10 g 50%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 301 mg 100.3%

Sodium 287.7 mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 0 g

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 90.3 g 180.6%

Vitamin A 0.5% Vitamin C

Calcium 6.6% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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