Turkey: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of turkey has 159 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): 135 kcal.
Turkey is in the family Meat & eggs. Per 100 g it provides 29.1 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 3.8 g fat: about 77% of its calories come from protein.
What turkey provides most
- High in vitamin B3 (niacin): 9.5 mg per 100 g, 59 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 29.1 g per 100 g, 58 % of the Daily Value.
- High in selenium: 30.7 µg per 100 g, 56 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B12: 0.94 µg per 100 g, 39 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B6: 0.64 mg per 100 g, 38 % of the Daily Value.
- High in zinc: 2.5 mg per 100 g, 23 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: cholesterol: 101 mg.
Turkey per serving
The serving is 3 oz, 85 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 159 kcal | 135 kcal |
| Protein | 29.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 85.8 mg |
Turkey nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 159 kcal | — |
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58 % |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5 % |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 6 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34 % |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 0 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 4 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.05 mg | 4 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.28 mg | 22 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 9.5 mg | 59 % |
| B6 | 0.64 mg | 38 % |
| B9 · Folate | 9 µg | 2 % |
| B12 | 0.94 µg | 39 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6 % |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7 % |
| Phosphorus | 222 mg | 18 % |
| Potassium | 239 mg | 5 % |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4 % |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg | 23 % |
| Selenium | 30.7 µg | 56 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.04 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0.01 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other meat & eggs
Of 8 foods in this family on Micela, turkey ranks 7th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥓 Bacon | 548 | 35.7 g |
| 2 | 🐑 Lamb | 294 | 24.5 g |
| 3 | 🥩 Beef | 257 | 26.8 g |
| 4 | 🍖 Grilled steak | 255 | 23.5 g |
| 5 | 🐖 Pork | 248 | 27.1 g |
| 6 | 🍗 Chicken | 165 | 31 g |
| 7 | 🦃 Turkey | 159 | 29.1 g |
| 8 | 🥚 Egg | 143 | 12.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, turkey is in the top 10 for protein (4th), vitamin B6 (5th), vitamin B3 (niacin) (6th).
Where it comes from
Mesoamerica.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does turkey have?
100 g of turkey has 159 kcal. 3 oz (85 g) has 135 kcal.
How much protein does turkey have?
29.1 g per 100 g; 24.7 g in 3 oz.
How many carbs does turkey have?
0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 0 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does turkey have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B3 (niacin), 59 %; protein, 58 %; selenium, 56 %; vitamin B12, 39 %.
Where does turkey come from?
Mesoamerica. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 5168 · Turkey, whole, meat only, cooked, roasted · Turkey, whole, meat only, cooked, roasted
One serving (3 oz) is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers