Turkey light meat (raw, from whole bird) nutrition facts
Per 1 serving · 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein20g87% of calories
- Carbs0.1g0% of calories
- Fat1.3g13% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Turkey light meat (raw, from whole bird) (1 serving, 85 g) has 97 calories, with 20 g of protein, 0.1 g of carbohydrates and 1.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (87% of calories). It is high in protein (40% DV), niacin (53% DV) and Vitamin B6 (53% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein40%
- Niacin53%
- Vitamin B653%
- Vitamin B1222%
- Phosphorus24%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Zinc10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 206 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 171 mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 10% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 97 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 18minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 12minCycling (moderate)
- 8minRunning (6 mph)
- 14minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Turkey light meat (raw, from whole bird)?
One serving of Turkey light meat (raw, from whole bird) (1 serving) has 97 calories, which works out to 114 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Turkey light meat (raw, from whole bird) high in protein?
Yes. It has 20 g of protein per serving, and 87% of its calories come from protein (21 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Turkey light meat (raw, from whole bird) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0.1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Turkey light meat (raw, from whole bird)?
96 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Turkey light meat (raw, from whole bird)?
0 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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