Roast turkey: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of roast turkey (1 serving, 140 g) has 265 kcal. Per 100 g: 189 kcal.
Roast turkey is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 28.6 g protein, 0.06 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 7.4 g fat: about 63% of its calories come from protein.
What roast turkey provides most
- High in vitamin B3 (niacin): 9.6 mg per 100 g, 60 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 28.6 g per 100 g, 57 % of the Daily Value.
- High in selenium: 29.8 µg per 100 g, 54 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B12: 1 µg per 100 g, 43 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B6: 0.62 mg per 100 g, 36 % of the Daily Value.
- High in zinc: 2.5 mg per 100 g, 23 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: cholesterol: 109 mg.
Roast turkey per serving
The serving is 1 serving, 140 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 189 kcal | 265 kcal |
| Protein | 28.6 g | 40 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.06 g | 0.08 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 7.4 g | 10.3 g |
| Sodium | 103 mg | 144 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Whole roast turkey, meat and skin | 140 | 265 |
| Total | 140 | 265 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
Meat and skin of a whole turkey, light and dark meat mixed. The turkey profile is the meat alone, without skin.
Roast turkey nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 189 kcal | — |
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57 % |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9 % |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 11 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36 % |
| Carbohydrates | 0.06 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 0 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 12 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.04 mg | 4 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.28 mg | 22 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 9.6 mg | 60 % |
| B6 | 0.62 mg | 36 % |
| B9 · Folate | 9 µg | 2 % |
| B12 | 1 µg | 43 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6 % |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7 % |
| Phosphorus | 223 mg | 18 % |
| Potassium | 239 mg | 5 % |
| Sodium | 103 mg | 4 % |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg | 23 % |
| Selenium | 29.8 µg | 54 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.11 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0.01 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0.01 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, roast turkey ranks 32nd for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, roast turkey is in the top 10 for protein (5th), vitamin B3 (niacin) (5th), vitamin B6 (7th).
Where it comes from
United States, centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner; turkey was domesticated in Mesoamerica.
Approximate origin, under review.
On holidays
🦃 Roast turkey is part of the Thanksgiving table, the fourth Thursday of November (November 26 in 2026). Calories in Thanksgiving food
🎄 Roast turkey is part of the Christmas table, Christmas Eve, December 24, and December 25. Calories in Christmas food
🎆 Roast turkey is part of the New Year's Eve table, the night of December 31. Calories in New Year's Eve food
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a roast turkey?
A reference serving (1 serving, 140 g) has 265 kcal: 189 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in a roast turkey?
In the reference recipe: whole roast turkey, meat and skin (140 g).
How much protein does roast turkey have?
28.6 g per 100 g; 40 g in 1 serving.
How many carbs does roast turkey have?
0.06 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 0 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does roast turkey have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B3 (niacin), 60 %; protein, 57 %; selenium, 54 %; vitamin B12, 43 %.
Where does roast turkey come from?
United States, centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner; turkey was domesticated in Mesoamerica. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 5166 · Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted · Whole roast turkey, meat and skin
One serving (1 serving) is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers