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Turkey, whole, light meat, 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 | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 16% | |
| Niacin | 11.6 MG | 73% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 18% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.8 MG | 45% | |
| Folate, total | 9 UG | 2% | |
| Choline, total | 82.5 MG | 15% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.5 UG | 21% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 10 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.4 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 11 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.8 MG | 4% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32 MG | 8% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 230 MG | 18% | |
| Potassium, K | 248 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 101 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.8 MG | 16% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 29.3 UG | 53% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 29.6g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (53% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Niacin (73% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (45% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-12 (21% DV).
About Turkey, whole, light meat, meat and skin, cooked, roasted
Roasted turkey light meat with skin - the classic holiday centerpiece portion. After roasting, the fat profile is leaner than dark meat, and the protein concentration is notably high. The skin contributes most of the fat here; removing it produces an almost exclusively lean, high-protein result that is hard to match in everyday cooking.
Dietary Information
Turkey, whole, light meat, 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, whole, light meat, meat and skin, cooked, roasted include Niacin (73% DV) , Selenium, Se (53% DV) , Vitamin B-6 (45% DV) , and Vitamin B-12 (21% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 177 calories per 100 grams, Turkey, whole, light meat, meat and skin, cooked, roasted gets 67% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 28% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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