It's Way Better Than Thanksgiving Turkey 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, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 11.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 74.2 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 14.94 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 54, for It's Way Better Than Thanksgiving Turkey Turkey, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 33% | |
Calories from Fat | 62% | |
Calories from Carbs | 5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 450 IU | 9% | ||
Vitamin C | 4.2 mg | 7% | ||
Thiamin | 0.3 mg | 20% | ||
Niacin | 34.4 mg | 172% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 1.2 mg | 60% | ||
Folate | 92 mcg | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 130 mg | 13% | ||
Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | ||
Magnesium | 100 mg | 25% | ||
Potassium | 733 mg | 20.9% | ||
Sodium | 776 mg | 32.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 3.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5.2% | ||
Sugars | 3.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 74.2 g | 148.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 63.2 g | 97.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 17 g | 85% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 927 Calories from Fat 569
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 63.2 g 97.2%
Saturated Fat 17 g 85%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 209 mg 69.7%
Sodium 776 mg 32.3%
Total Carbohydrates 11.8 g 3.9%
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%
Sugars 3.7 g
Protein 74.2 g 148.4%
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 13% Iron 83%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 123
Protein 21.2 g | Carbs 1.76 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 111
Protein 22.7 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 1.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 280
Protein 23 g | Carbs 33 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 189
Protein 19.6 g | Carbs 13.7 g | Fat 6.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 288
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 56.7 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 227
Protein 23.9 g | Carbs 3.2 g | Fat 13 g
Per Serving | Calories 415
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 32.5 g | Fat 29.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 349
Protein 18.9 g | Carbs 23.7 g | Fat 21.2 g