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Turkey, all classes, back, meat and skin, cooked, roasted
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 17% | |
| Niacin | 3.4 MG | 22% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.1 MG | 21% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 18% | |
| Folate, total | 8 UG | 2% | |
| Choline, total | 67.6 MG | 12% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 14% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.6 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 4.5 UG | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 33 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.2 MG | 12% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 189 MG | 15% | |
| Potassium, K | 260 MG | 6% | |
| Sodium, Na | 73 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.9 MG | 36% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 16% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 37.8 UG | 69% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 26.6g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (36% DV).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (69% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Niacin (22% DV).
- Good source of Pantothenic acid (21% DV).
About Turkey, all classes, back, meat and skin, cooked, roasted
Turkey back roasted with skin is one of the fattier parts of the bird. The skin and the back's proximity to fat deposits push the fat content up noticeably, though protein remains strong. Most people cook backs for stock rather than eating the meat directly, but there's genuinely good meat on them once everything is slow-roasted and falling off the bone.
Dietary Information
Turkey, all classes, back, meat and skin, cooked, roasted is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Turkey, all classes, back, meat and skin, cooked, roasted include Selenium, Se (69% DV) , Zinc, Zn (36% DV) , Niacin (22% DV) , and Pantothenic acid (21% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 244 calories per 100 grams, Turkey, all classes, back, meat and skin, cooked, roasted gets 44% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 53% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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