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.
Calories from Protein | 53% | |
Calories from Fat | 47% | |
Calories from Carbs | 0% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 12.2 IU | 0.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 4.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 10 IU | 2.5% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.45 mg | 26.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 8.1 mg | 40.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.9 mg | 45.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 15.8 mcg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.9 mcg | 15.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 1.8 mg | 18.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 29.9 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 2.7 mg | 15.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 43.9 mg | 11% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 356.6 mg | 35.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 0.45 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 130.2 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 4.5 mg | 30.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 48.9 mcg | 69.8% | 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 | 40.9 g | 81.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.5 mg | |||
Threonine | 1.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 2.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 2.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 3.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 1.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.5 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 1.4 mg | |||
Valine | 2.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 2.7 mg | |||
Histidine | 1.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 2.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 4.1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 6.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 2.3 mg | |||
Proline | 1.8 mg | |||
Serine | 1.8 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 16.1 g | 24.7% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 168
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 13.2 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 187
Protein 10.5 g | Carbs 4.2 g | Fat 14.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 137
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 20.8 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 4.5 g | Carbs 19.3 g | Fat 0.74 g