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Nutritional Profile of Raw Whole Turkey (Light Meat)
We got 95 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Whole Turkey (Light Meat).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for four nutrients.
These are
- Adrenic Acid, AdA (22:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Nervonic Acid (24:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid (20:3 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for 24 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin D3 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
- Proline (Amino Acids)
- Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Poultry Products) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Starch (Carbohydrates)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Nervonic Acid (24:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Sucrose (Carbohydrates)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Whole Turkey (Light Meat)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Whole Turkey (Light Meat)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Whole Turkey (Light Meat)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Whole Turkey (Light Meat)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Whole Turkey (Light Meat)
In food category: Poultry Products
| Carbohydrates (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 140 mg | 39.7 mg | 143 | 2496 |
| Starch | 90 mg | 25.5 mg | 7 | 523 |
| Sucrose | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 12 | 445 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 46 | 1671 |
| Fatty Acids (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 264 mg | 74.8 mg | 523 | 2592 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 258 mg | 73.1 mg | 471 | 2257 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 289 mg | 81.9 mg | 449 | 2523 |
| Fatty Acids, total trans | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 100 | 748 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.5 g | 419.6 mg | 436 | 1600 |
| Saturated Fats (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 23 | 227 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 20 | 184 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 37 | 528 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 38 | 320 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 64 | 707 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 162 | 1146 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 177 mg | 50.2 mg | 455 | 2100 |
| Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 31 | 174 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 93 mg | 26.4 mg | 434 | 1598 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Elaidic Acid (18:1 t) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 70 | 655 |
| Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 33 | 189 |
| Myristoleic Acid (14:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 42 | 203 |
| Nervonic Acid (24:1 c) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 12 | 47 |
| Oleate (18:1 c) | 226 mg | 64.1 mg | 99 | 844 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 235 mg | 66.6 mg | 486 | 2581 |
| Palmitoleate (16:1 c) | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 92 | 480 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 395 | 960 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 141 | 471 |
| trans-Monoenoic Fatty Acids | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 72 | 646 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (13) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Adrenic Acid, AdA (22:4) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 28 | 43 |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 84 | 479 |
| cis-Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6 c,c) | 196 mg | 55.6 mg | 103 | 845 |
| Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid (20:3 n-6) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 36 | 54 |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 42 | 420 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 33 | 194 |
| Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 35 | 141 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 152 | 266 |
| Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 38 | 71 |
| Linelaidic Acid (18:2 t) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 45 | 192 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 200 mg | 56.7 mg | 471 | 2194 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 251 | 947 |
| trans-Polyenoic Fatty Acids | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 49 | 223 |
| Amino Acids (20) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1.3 g | 362.9 mg | 60 | 123 |
| Arginine | 1.3 g | 379.9 mg | 71 | 177 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.9 g | 535.8 mg | 94 | 200 |
| Betaine | 2.7 mg | 765.4 µg | 91 | 301 |
| Cystine | 223 mg | 63.2 mg | 134 | 273 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3.2 g | 910 mg | 111 | 321 |
| Glycine | 1 g | 286.3 mg | 99 | 158 |
| Histidine | 641 mg | 181.7 mg | 147 | 401 |
| Hydroxyproline | 110 mg | 31.2 mg | 68 | 282 |
| Isoleucine | 678 mg | 192.2 mg | 139 | 407 |
| Leucine | 1.6 g | 464.9 mg | 81 | 181 |
| Lysine | 2 g | 552.8 mg | 79 | 160 |
| Methionine | 619 mg | 175.5 mg | 130 | 351 |
| Phenylalanine | 763 mg | 216.3 mg | 148 | 334 |
| Proline | 1.3 g | 362.9 mg | 41 | 140 |
| Serine | 937 mg | 265.6 mg | 63 | 174 |
| Threonine | 859 mg | 243.5 mg | 102 | 238 |
| Tryptophan | 252 mg | 71.4 mg | 95 | 213 |
| Tyrosine | 703 mg | 199.3 mg | 151 | 370 |
| Valine | 756 mg | 214.3 mg | 131 | 358 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 23.7 g | 6.7 g | 150 | 274 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 7 µg | 2 µg | 56 | 448 |
| Folate, food | 7 µg | 2 µg | 40 | 282 |
| Folate, total | 7 µg | 2 µg | 49 | 387 |
| Niacin | 9.9 mg | 2.8 mg | 46 | 170 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 775 µg | 219.7 µg | 145 | 428 |
| Riboflavin | 145 µg | 41.1 µg | 208 | 666 |
| Thiamin | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 159 | 842 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 127 | 665 |
| Vitamin B6 | 813 µg | 230.5 µg | 26 | 214 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 60 µg | 17 µg | 119 | 638 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 30 | 435 |
| Retinol | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 98 | 475 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 20 IU | 5.7 IU | 162 | 1018 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 100 | 707 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 12 | 162 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 5 IU | 1.4 IU | 27 | 202 |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 12 | 105 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 46 | 540 |
| Copper, Cu | 70 µg | 19.8 µg | 131 | 779 |
| Iron, Fe | 730 µg | 207 µg | 193 | 850 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 12 | 312 |
| Manganese, Mn | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 73 | 1019 |
| Phosphorus, P | 201 mg | 57 mg | 85 | 463 |
| Potassium, K | 242 mg | 68.6 mg | 108 | 656 |
| Selenium, Se | 22.7 µg | 6.4 µg | 158 | 464 |
| Sodium, Na | 113 mg | 32 mg | 259 | 1036 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 mg | 362.9 µg | 225 | 785 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 16.2 mg | 121 | 324 |
| Choline | 53 mg | 15 mg | 239 | 627 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 74.9 g | 21.2 g | 20 | 881 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1 g | 294.8 mg | 68 | 556 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 114 kcal | 32.3 kcal | 215 | 574 |
| KJ (Energy) | 479 kj | 135.8 kj | 235 | 710 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Whole Turkey (Light Meat)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 85.0 g | 3.0 oz |
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| Chicken Or Turkey | No of Nutrients |
(With Barbecue Sauce, Skin Eaten) | 53 |
(With Barbecue Sauce, Skin Not Eaten) | 52 |
| Diced Turkey | No of Nutrients |
(Light & Dark Meat, Seasoned) | 61 |
| Ground Turkey | No of Nutrients |
(85% Lean, 15% Fat, Patties) | 106 |
(93% Lean, 7% Fat, Patties) | 106 |
(Fat Free, Patties) | 100 |
| 106 | |
| 49 | |
(85% Lean, 15% Fat) | 106 |
(93% Lean, 7% Fat) | 127 |
(Fat Free) | 100 |
| 104 | |
(85% Lean, 15% Fat) | 104 |
(93% Lean, 7% Fat) | 104 |
(Fat Free) | 98 |
| Turkey | No of Nutrients |
(Breaded, Light Meat, Skin Eaten) | 52 |
(Breaded, Light Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 51 |
(Breaded, Light Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 52 |
(With Broth, Meat Only) | 69 |
(Light Meat, Skin Eaten) | 46 |
(Light Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Light Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 44 |
(Battered, Light Or Dark Meat, Skin Eaten) | 50 |
(Battered, Light Or Dark Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 49 |
(Battered, Light Or Dark Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 50 |
(Dark Meat From Whole, Meat & Skin, With Added Solution) | 106 |
(Dark Meat From Whole, Meat Only, With Added Solution) | 101 |
(Dark Meat, Meat & Skin) | 105 |
(Mechanically Deboned, From Turkey Frames) | 55 |
(With Added Solution, Light Meat, From Whole, Meat & Skin) | 104 |
(With Added Solution, Light Meat, From Whole, Meat Only) | 93 |
(Back, Meat Only) | 55 |
(Breast, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Dark Meat, Meat Only) | 76 |
(Giblets) | 102 |
(Light Meat, Meat & Skin) | 105 |
(Meat & Skin, With Added Solution) | 105 |
(Meat & Skin) | 103 |
(Meat Only, With Added Solution) | 97 |
(Meat Only) | 95 |
(Neck, Meat Only) | 69 |
(Skin, Light & Dark) | 108 |
(Wing, Meat Only) | 93 |
(All Classes, Light Meat) | 95 |
(Dark Meat From Whole, Meat & Skin, With Added Solution) | 101 |
(Dark Meat, Meat Only, With Added Solution) | 95 |
(Dark Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 47 |
(Light & Dark Meat, Skin Eaten) | 46 |
(Light & Dark Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Light & Dark Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 46 |
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| Turkey | No of Nutrients |
(Light Meat, Skin Eaten) | 46 |
(Light Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Light Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 46 |
(Skin Eaten, Dark Meat) | 47 |
(Skin Not Eaten, Dark Meat) | 44 |
(With Added Solution, Light Meat, From Whole, Meat & Skin) | 98 |
(With Added Solution, Light Meat, From Whole, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Back, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Breast, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Dark Meat, Meat & Skin) | 102 |
(Dark Meat) | 94 |
(Light Meat, Meat & Skin) | 99 |
(Meat & Skin, With Added Solution) | 101 |
(Meat & Skin) | 100 |
(Meat Only, With Added Solution) | 95 |
(Meat Only) | 95 |
(Skin, Light & Dark) | 101 |
(Wing, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Neck, Meat Only) | 66 |
(Light Or Dark Meat, Skin & Bone Removed) | 46 |
(Light Or Dark Meat, Skin Eaten) | 40 |
(Light Or Dark Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 41 |
(Light Or Dark Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 40 |
(With Skin, Light Or Dark Meat, Bone Removed) | 44 |
(Light Or Dark Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 48 |
(Light Or Dark Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 48 |
(Not Further Specified) | 44 |
| Turkey & Gravy | No of Nutrients |
| 58 | |
| Turkey Back | No of Nutrients |
| 46 | |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat & Skin) | 106 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 101 |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 66 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat & Skin) | 101 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
| Turkey Breast | No of Nutrients |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 63 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 90 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 95 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 94 |
(With Added Solution, Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 107 |
(With Added Solution, Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 97 |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 60 |
(Pre-Basted, Meat & Skin) | 60 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 88 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 98 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
(With Added Solution, Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 97 |
| Turkey Canned | No of Nutrients |
| 44 | |
| Turkey Drumsticks | No of Nutrients |
(Skin Eaten) | 41 |
(Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 45 |
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(From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 93 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 86 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 99 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 101 |
(From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 86 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 100 |
(Skin Eaten) | 45 |
(Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 45 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Skin Eaten) | 41 |
(With Skin, Bone Removed) | 46 |
| Turkey Fryer-Roasters | No of Nutrients |
(Meat & Skin) | 66 |
| Turkey Giblets | No of Nutrients |
(Whole) | 96 |
| Turkey Gizzard | No of Nutrients |
(All Classes) | 98 |
(All Classes) | 93 |
| Turkey Heart | No of Nutrients |
(All Classes) | 102 |
(All Classes) | 91 |
| Turkey Leg | No of Nutrients |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 63 |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 66 |
| Turkey Light Or Dark Meat | No of Nutrients |
(Skin Eaten) | 48 |
| Turkey Liver | No of Nutrients |
(All Classes) | 103 |
(All Classes) | 94 |
| Turkey Neck | No of Nutrients |
| 42 | |
| Turkey Nuggets | No of Nutrients |
| 51 | |
| Turkey Roast | No of Nutrients |
(Boneless, Seasoned, Light & Dark Meat) | 60 |
| Turkey Skin | No of Nutrients |
(From Retail Parts, From Dark Meat) | 101 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole, Light & Dark) | 108 |
(From Retail Parts, From Dark Meat) | 101 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole, Light & Dark) | 100 |
| Turkey Sticks | No of Nutrients |
(Battered, Breaded) | 60 |
| Turkey Tail | No of Nutrients |
| 46 | |
| Turkey Thighs | No of Nutrients |
(Skin Eaten) | 49 |
(Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 41 |
(From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 74 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 100 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 96 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 101 |
(From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Pre-Basted, Meat & Skin) | 60 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 88 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 103 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
| Turkey Wings | No of Nutrients |
(Skin Eaten) | 45 |
(Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 41 |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 63 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 106 |
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(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 94 |
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(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 100 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Skin Eaten) | 41 |
(With Skin, Bone Removed) | 46 |
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