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Turkey , Light Meat - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Turkey, Light Meat

Turkey, All Classes, Light Meat, Raw has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 23.56 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.

It has a low 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 is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 62, for Turkey, All Classes, Light Meat, Raw, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein87%
 Calories from Fat13%
 Calories from Carbs0%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Retinol0 mcg
Retinol Activity Equivalent0 mcg
Alpha Carotene0 mcg
Beta Carotene0 mcg
Beta Cryptoxanthin0 mcg
Lycopene0 mcg
Lutein Zeaxanthin0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Thiamin0.06 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Riboflavin0.12 mg7.2%Mid 40%Average
Niacin5.8 mg29.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.56 mg28%Top 30%High
Folate0 mcg
Food Folate0 mcg
Folic Acid0 mcg
Dietary Folate Equivalents0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg
Choline0 mg
Betaine0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium12 mg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.2 mg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium27 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus204 mg20.4%Top 30%High
Potassium305 mg8.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium63 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.6 mg10.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.08 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Manganese0.02 mg0.95%Bottom 30%Low
Selenium24.4 mcg34.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Starch0 g
Sugars0 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23.6 g47.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan268 mg
Threonine1048.1 mg
Isoleucine1224.8 mg
Leucine1877.1 mg
Lysine2219.8 mg
Methionine681.9 mg
Cystine245 mg
Phenylalanine934.9 mg
Tyrosine931 mg
Valine1251.1 mg
Arginine1642.8 mg
Histidine734.9 mg
Alanine1457.8 mg
Aspartic Acid2287.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3843.5 mg
Glycine1169.1 mg
Proline980.1 mg
Serine1048.1 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.6 g2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g
Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids40 mg
Total Omega 6 Fatty Acids270 mg

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water73.8 g
Ash1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115 Calories from Fat 14

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.6 g 2.4%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 60 mg 20%

Sodium 63 mg 2.6%

Total Carbohydrates 0 g

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 23.6 g 47.1%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 1.2% Iron 6.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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Per 100g | Calories 228
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