Turkey meat nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Turkey meat

Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
0 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
3 oz (85 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
16.3 (acidic )
Calories
189
Protein
Cholesterol
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B2
Explanation: This food contains more Protein than 94% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (6%) which contain more Protein, this food itself is rich in Protein more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Cholesterol, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B2
Turkey meat Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
57%
Daily Value: 57%
28.55 g of 50 g
Fats:
11%
Daily Value: 11%
7.39 g of 65 g
Carbs:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
0.06 g of 300 g
Water:
3%
Daily Value: 3%
63.52 g of 2,000 g
Other:
0.48 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
189
% Daily Value*
11%
Total Fat
7g
10%
Saturated Fat
2g
36%
Cholesterol
109mg
4%
Sodium
103mg
0%
TotalCarbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
29g
Vitamin D
15mcg
4%
Calcium
14mg
1%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
239mg
7%
*
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
Low in Cholesterol

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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats

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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium

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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars

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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
14 mg of 1,000 mg
1%
Iron:
1.09 mg of 18 mg
6%
Magnesium:
30 mg of 400 mg
8%
Phosphorus:
223 mg of 1,000 mg
22%
Potassium:
239 mg of 3,500 mg
7%
Sodium:
103 mg of 2,400 mg
4%
Zinc:
2.48 mg of 15 mg
17%
Copper:
0.093 mg of 2 mg
5%
Manganese:
0.014 mg of 2 mg
1%
Selenium:
29.8 µg of 70 µg
43%
Choline:
87.4 mg of 550 mg
16%
Mineral chart - relative view
Phosphorus
223 mg
TOP 29%
Selenium
29.8 mg
TOP 32%
Magnesium
30 mg
TOP 33%
Zinc
2.48 mg
TOP 35%
Sodium
103 mg
TOP 48%
Potassium
239 mg
TOP 50%
Choline
87.4 mg
TOP 54%
Copper
0.093 mg
TOP 56%
Iron
1.09 mg
TOP 57%
Calcium
14 mg
TOP 66%
Manganese
0.014 mg
TOP 83%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
39 IU of 5,000 IU
1%
Vitamin E :
0.07 mg of 20 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0.4 µg of 10 µg
4%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.045 mg of 2 mg
3%
Vitamin B2:
0.281 mg of 2 mg
17%
Vitamin B3:
9.573 mg of 20 mg
48%
Vitamin B5:
0.948 mg of 10 mg
9%
Vitamin B6:
0.616 mg of 2 mg
31%
Folate, total:
9 µg of 400 µg
2%
Vitamin B12:
1.02 µg of 6 µg
17%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 80 µg
0%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B3
9.573 µg
TOP 13%
Vitamin B6
0.616 µg
TOP 19%
Vitamin B2
0.281 µg
TOP 29%
Vitamin B5
0.948 µg
TOP 36%
Vitamin B12
1.02 µg
TOP 41%
Vitamin D
0.4 µg
TOP 49%
Vitamin A
39 µg
TOP 52%
Folate, total
9 µg
TOP 65%
Vitamin B1
0.045 µg
TOP 74%
Vitamin E
0.07 µg
TOP 89%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin K
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
291 mg of 280 mg
104%
Threonine:
1004 mg of 1,050 mg
96%
Isoleucine:
796 mg of 1,400 mg
57%
Leucine:
1925 mg of 2,730 mg
71%
Lysine:
2282 mg of 2,100 mg
109%
Methionine:
724 mg of 1,050 mg
69%
Phenylalanine:
903 mg of 1,750 mg
52%
Valine:
902 mg of 1,820 mg
50%
Histidine:
749 mg of 700 mg
107%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.119 g
All nutrients for Turkey meat per 100g
Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
Protein | 68% | 6% | 28.55g |
10.1 times more than Broccoli ![]() |
Fats | 11% | 42% | 7.39g |
4.5 times less than Cheese ![]() |
Carbs | 0% | 75% | 0.06g |
469.5 times less than Rice ![]() |
Calories | 7% | 50% | 189kcal |
4 times more than Orange ![]() |
Sugars | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A ![]() |
Fiber | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A ![]() |
Calcium | 1% | 66% | 14mg |
8.9 times less than Milk ![]() |
Iron | 6% | 57% | 1.09mg |
2.4 times less than Beef ![]() |
Magnesium | 8% | 33% | 30mg |
4.7 times less than Kidney bean ![]() |
Phosphorus | 32% | 29% | 223mg |
1.2 times more than Chicken meat ![]() |
Potassium | 5% | 50% | 239mg |
1.6 times more than Cucumber ![]() |
Sodium | 4% | 48% | 103mg |
4.8 times less than White Bread ![]() |
Zinc | 23% | 35% | 2.48mg |
2.5 times less than Beef ![]() |
Copper | 0% | 56% | 0.09mg |
1.5 times less than Shiitake ![]() |
Vitamin A | 1% | 52% | 39IU |
428.4 times less than Carrot ![]() |
Vitamin E | 0% | 89% | 0.07mg |
20.9 times less than Kiwifruit ![]() |
Vitamin D | 4% | 49% | 0.4µg |
5.5 times less than Egg ![]() |
Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A ![]() |
Vitamin B1 | 3% | 74% | 0.05mg |
5.9 times less than Pea ![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 17% | 29% | 0.28mg |
2.2 times more than Avocado ![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 48% | 13% | 9.57mg |
Equal to Turkey meat ![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 9% | 36% | 0.95mg |
1.2 times less than Sunflower seed ![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 31% | 19% | 0.62mg |
5.2 times more than Oat ![]() |
Folate, total | 2% | 65% | 9µg |
6.8 times less than Brussels sprout ![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 17% | 41% | 1.02µg |
1.5 times more than Pork ![]() |
Vitamin K | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A ![]() |
Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A ![]() |
Tryptophan | 0% | 51% | 0.29mg |
Equal to Chicken meat ![]() |
Threonine | 0% | 56% | 1mg |
1.4 times more than Beef ![]() |
Isoleucine | 0% | 67% | 0.8mg |
1.1 times less than Salmon ![]() |
Leucine | 0% | 55% | 1.93mg |
1.3 times less than Tuna ![]() |
Lysine | 0% | 51% | 2.28mg |
5 times more than Tofu ![]() |
Methionine | 0% | 49% | 0.72mg |
7.5 times more than Quinoa ![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0% | 58% | 0.9mg |
1.4 times more than Egg ![]() |
Valine | 0% | 67% | 0.9mg |
2.2 times less than Soybean ![]() |
Histidine | 0% | 56% | 0.75mg |
Equal to Turkey meat ![]() |
Cholesterol | 36% | 10% | 109mg |
3.4 times less than Egg ![]() |
Trans Fat | 0% | 62% | 0.1g |
147.4 times less than Margarine ![]() |
Saturated Fat | 11% | 45% | 2.16g |
2.7 times less than Beef ![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 47% | 2.65g |
3.7 times less than Avocado ![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 30% | 2.12g |
22.3 times less than Walnut ![]() |
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.