Turkey leg nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Turkey leg
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: *Explanation
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 144 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook turkey) (105 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 9.6 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. | 0 mg |
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 74% of foods
Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 74% of foods
Zinc ⓘHigher in Zinc content than 70% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 67% of foods
Vitamin B5 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B5 content than 66% of foods
Turkey leg calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 144 | |
| Calories in 1 leg, bone removed | 1175 | 816 g |
Turkey leg Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
*Explanation
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Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
9IU of 5,000IU
0.18%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.23mg of 1mg
19%
Vitamin B2:
0.63mg of 1mg
49%
Vitamin B3:
8.8mg of 16mg
55%
Vitamin B5:
3.3mg of 5mg
65%
Vitamin B6:
1mg of 1mg
78%
Folate:
30µg of 400µg
7.5%
Vitamin B12:
1.2µg of 2µg
49%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 39%
19.5 g of 50 g
19.5 g (39% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 10%
6.7 g of 65 g
6.7 g (10% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
72.7 g of 2,000 g
72.7 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.1 g
1.1 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
657mg of 280mg
235%
Threonine:
2583mg of 1,050mg
246%
Isoleucine:
2994mg of 1,400mg
214%
Leucine:
4611mg of 2,730mg
169%
Lysine:
5427mg of 2,100mg
258%
Methionine:
1671mg of 1,050mg
159%
Phenylalanine:
2307mg of 1,750mg
132%
Valine:
3084mg of 1,820mg
169%
Histidine:
1794mg of 700mg
256%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.8 g
All nutrients for Turkey leg per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% | 61% |
3.1 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 20g | 47% | 26% |
6.9 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 6.7g | 10% | 44% |
5 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 0g | N/A | 75% |
N/A
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| Carbs | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% | 26% |
5.3 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 5% | 57% |
6.7 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 17mg | 2% | 59% |
7.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 273mg | 8% | 43% |
1.9 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1.7mg | 22% | 43% |
1.5 times less than Beef broiled
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 0.14mg | 16% | 39% |
Equal to Shiitake
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| Zinc | 3.1mg | 28% | 30% |
2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 177mg | 25% | 45% |
Equal to Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 74mg | 3% | 56% |
6.6 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | 72% | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | 75% | |
| Selenium | 26µg | 48% | 37% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 6% | 58% |
3.5 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 16% | 42% |
1.6 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.9mg | 18% | 51% |
3.2 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 22% | 34% |
Equal to Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 26% | 37% |
2.9 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 16% | 52% |
1.8 times less than Pork
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| Folate | 10µg | 3% | 62% |
6.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated Fat | 2.1g | 10% | 46% |
2.9 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.1g | N/A | 52% |
4.8 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.8g | N/A | 33% |
25.8 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0% | 62% |
1.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.86mg | 0% | 62% |
1.2 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 1mg | 0% | 59% |
1.1 times more than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 1.5mg | 0% | 65% |
1.6 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 1.8mg | 0% | 60% |
4 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.56mg | 0% | 61% |
5.8 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.77mg | 0% | 66% |
1.2 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 1mg | 0% | 62% |
2 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.6mg | 0% | 64% |
1.3 times less than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | 38% |
48.7 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | 39% |
8.5 times less than Salmon
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
10%
Total Fat
6.7g
9.4%
Saturated Fat 2.1g
0
Trans Fat
0g
24%
Cholesterol 71mg
3.2%
Sodium 74mg
0
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
20g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
17mg
1.7%
Iron
1.7mg
22%
Potassium
273mg
8%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.