Mexican Turkey has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 4.9g 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 34.1 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.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.96 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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine. 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 46, for Mexican Turkey, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 63% | |
Calories from Fat | 28% | |
Calories from Carbs | 9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 450 IU | 9% | ||
Vitamin C | 8.4 mg | 14% | ||
Thiamin | 0.17 mg | 11% | ||
Niacin | 19.8 mg | 99% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.76 mg | 38% | ||
Folate | 44 mcg | 11% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 50 mg | 5% | ||
Iron | 4 mg | 22% | ||
Magnesium | 56 mg | 14% | ||
Potassium | 498 mg | 14.2% | ||
Sodium | 180 mg | 7.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 1.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.4% | ||
Sugars | 2.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 34.1 g | 68.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 6.9 g | 10.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10.5% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 Calories from Fat 62
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.9 g 10.6%
Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 86 mg 28.7%
Sodium 180 mg 7.5%
Total Carbohydrates 4.9 g 1.6%
Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%
Sugars 2.5 g
Protein 34.1 g 68.2%
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 5% Iron 22%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 356
Protein 26.8 g | Carbs 25.5 g | Fat 16.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 536
Protein 66.4 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 28.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 516
Protein 38.6 g | Carbs 45.8 g | Fat 19.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 403
Protein 5 g | Carbs 55.9 g | Fat 18.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 469
Protein 19.8 g | Carbs 30 g | Fat 30 g
Per Serving | Calories 169
Protein 3.2 g | Carbs 28.5 g | Fat 5.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 465
Protein 28 g | Carbs 10 g | Fat 33.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 765
Protein 28.5 g | Carbs 94 g | Fat 32.4 g