Turkey light meat (cooked, roasted) nutrition facts
Per 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook turkey) ยท 123 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein35g74% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat5.6g26% of calories
- โ Protein-dense
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Turkey light meat (cooked, roasted) (1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook turkey), 123 g) has 202 calories, with 35 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 5.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (74% of calories). It is high in protein (71% DV), niacin (48% DV) and Vitamin B6 (46% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 39% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein71%
- Niacin48%
- Vitamin B646%
- Iron25%
- Phosphorus36%
- Zinc23%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)13%
- Vitamin B1218%
- Pantothenic acid16%
- Copper13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol39%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook turkey) (123 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 46% |
| Folate (B9) | 7 ฮผg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 ฮผg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 16% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 322 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 252 mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 37 ฮผg | 67% |
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | โ |
| Arginine | 2 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | โ |
| Glycine | 2 g | โ |
| Histidine | 1 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | โ |
| Leucine | 3 g | โ |
| Lysine | 3 g | โ |
| Methionine | 1 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | โ |
| Proline | 2 g | โ |
| Retinol | 0 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 2 g | โ |
| Threonine | 2 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | โ |
| Valine | 2 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 202 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 38minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 24minCycling (moderate)
- 17minRunning (6 mph)
- 28minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Turkey light meat (cooked, roasted)?
One serving of Turkey light meat (cooked, roasted) (1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook turkey)) has 202 calories, which works out to 164 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Turkey light meat (cooked, roasted) high in protein?
Yes. It has 35 g of protein per serving, and 74% of its calories come from protein (18 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Turkey light meat (cooked, roasted) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Turkey light meat (cooked, roasted)?
70 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
