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Turducken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Turducken Recipe

Turducken has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 5.3g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 78.7 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.

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 10.8 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 Turducken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein39%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs3%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A250 IU5%
Vitamin C2.4 mg4%
Thiamin0.39 mg26%
Niacin48.6 mg243%
Vitamin B61.5 mg75%
Folate68 mcg17%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium90 mg9%
Iron10.8 mg60%
Magnesium104 mg26%
Potassium849 mg24.3%
Sodium360 mg15%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.3 g1.8%
Dietary Fiber0.3 g1.2%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein78.7 g157.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat52.8 g81.2%
Saturated Fat16 g80%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 836 Calories from Fat 475

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 52.8 g 81.2%

Saturated Fat 16 g 80%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 262 mg 87.3%

Sodium 360 mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 5.3 g 1.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 78.7 g 157.4%

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 9% Iron 60%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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