⏱ 65 min totalOven Roasted Turkey Legs
Per 1 serving · 368 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein71g62% of calories
- Carbs2.6g2% of calories
- Fat18g36% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Oven Roasted Turkey Legs (368 g) has 474 calories, with 71 g of protein, 2.6 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (62% of calories). It is high in protein (141% DV), riboflavin (b2) (54% DV) and niacin (58% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 63%, 37% and 106% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein141%
- Riboflavin (B2)54%
- Niacin58%
- Vitamin B693%
- Vitamin B1258%
- Pantothenic acid78%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine15%
- Magnesium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium63%
- Saturated fat37%
- Cholesterol106%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 leg, bone removed Turkey leg- 🥄½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
⅛ tsp Cayenne pepper
¼ tsp Onion powder
¼ tsp Garlic powder
¼ tsp, ground Thyme
¼ tsp Chili powder- 🥄½ tsp Liquid smoke
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tbsp Butter
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2
Combine all dry spices in a small bowl, then add the liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce and mix well.
- 3
Pat the turkey legs completely dry and rub them thoroughly with the seasoning mixture.
- 4
Heat butter in a cast iron or other oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey legs and sear on each side for 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast at 350°F for 50-60 minutes or until the turkey is cooked through to 165°F.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (368 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 67 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 54% |
| Niacin | 9 mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 93% |
| Folate (B9) | 37 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 58% |
| Pantothenic acid | 4 mg | 78% |
| Choline | 3 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 58 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 926 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 78 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 599 mg | 86% |
| Zinc | 10 mg | 93% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 65% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 98 μg | 177% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 14 μg | — |
| Arginine | 5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 7 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 169 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.4 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 11 g | — |
| Glycine | 4 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 6 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.3 μg | — |
| Lysine | 7 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 51 μg | — |
| Serine | 3 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 3 g | — |
| Valine | 4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 474 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 90minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 57minCycling (moderate)
- 40minRunning (6 mph)
- 67minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Oven Roasted Turkey Legs?
One serving of Oven Roasted Turkey Legs (1 serving) has 474 calories, which works out to 129 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Oven Roasted Turkey Legs high in protein?
Yes. It has 71 g of protein per serving, and 62% of its calories come from protein (15 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Oven Roasted Turkey Legs keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 2% of calories.
How much sodium is in Oven Roasted Turkey Legs?
1458 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Oven Roasted Turkey Legs?
0.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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