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Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat only, 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 | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 25% | |
| Niacin | 6.9 MG | 43% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.2 MG | 24% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.5 MG | 28% | |
| Folate, total | 8 UG | 2% | |
| Choline, total | 103.8 MG | 19% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.6 UG | 68% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.3 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.6 MG | 9% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 200 MG | 16% | |
| Potassium, K | 296 MG | 6% | |
| Sodium, Na | 104 MG | 5% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.3 MG | 30% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 10% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 29.3 UG | 53% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 25.1g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (30% DV).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (53% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Riboflavin (25% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (43% DV).
- Good source of Pantothenic acid (24% DV).
About Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted
Roasted turkey drumstick meat, no skin, from retail parts. Protein runs high and fat stays modest after roasting, making this one of the better lean protein options in the dark meat category. The drumstick muscle is dense and slightly fibrous, which means it shreds well after slow cooking even though it came out of the oven. Good for soups, tacos, or served whole at the table. Turkey drumsticks at retail are larger and meatier than their chicken equivalents.
Dietary Information
Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted include Vitamin B-12 (68% DV) , Selenium, Se (53% DV) , Niacin (43% DV) , Zinc, Zn (30% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (28% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 159 calories per 100 grams, Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted gets 63% of its calories from protein, 1% from carbohydrates, and 35% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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