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Nutritional Profile of Ground Turkey - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 49 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Ground Turkey.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 18 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
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 top-of-the-line (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Ground Turkey
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.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Ground Turkey
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 Ground Turkey
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Ground Turkey
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Ground Turkey
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 Ground Turkey
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: Ground Turkey
In food category: Poultry Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 3.4 g | 972.4 mg | 291 | 1239 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.9 g | 819.3 mg | 168 | 926 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2.7 g | 751.3 mg | 223 | 1291 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 10.3 g | 2.9 g | 173 | 739 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 16 | 455 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 37 | 528 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 11 | 357 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 19 | 402 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 14 mg | 4 mg | 53 | 696 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 87 mg | 24.7 mg | 82 | 1063 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1.8 g | 499 mg | 238 | 1058 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 723 mg | 205 mg | 165 | 970 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 16 | 209 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 3.1 g | 864.7 mg | 255 | 1272 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 296 mg | 83.9 mg | 263 | 687 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 107 | 437 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 35 | 413 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 24 | 185 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 10 | 327 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 126 mg | 35.7 mg | 61 | 168 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2.5 g | 720.1 mg | 166 | 900 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 143 mg | 40.5 mg | 135 | 813 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 13 | 164 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 27.1 g | 7.7 g | 80 | 198 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | 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 | 8.7 mg | 2.5 mg | 90 | 271 |
| Riboflavin | 209 µg | 59.3 µg | 147 | 602 |
| Thiamin | 76 µg | 21.5 µg | 125 | 808 |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3 µg | 0.4 µg | 85 | 595 |
| Vitamin B6 | 628 µg | 178 µg | 79 | 359 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 110 µg | 31.2 µg | 114 | 633 |
| Retinol | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 80 | 457 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 82 | 688 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 11 | 161 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 29 | 519 |
| Copper, Cu | 150 µg | 42.5 µg | 70 | 699 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.5 mg | 428.1 µg | 117 | 770 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 9 | 309 |
| Phosphorus, P | 252 mg | 71.4 mg | 37 | 412 |
| Potassium, K | 292 mg | 82.8 mg | 62 | 606 |
| Selenium, Se | 30.8 µg | 8.7 µg | 79 | 383 |
| Sodium, Na | 400 mg | 113.4 mg | 144 | 749 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.1 mg | 873.2 µg | 71 | 605 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 26.1 mg | 87 | 289 |
| Choline | 77.5 mg | 22 mg | 81 | 387 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 61.6 g | 17.5 g | 163 | 1303 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 201 kcal | 57 kcal | 133 | 487 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Ground Turkey
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz, Cooked | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1 Patty | 60.0 g | 2.1 oz |
| 1 Cup, Cooked | 130.0 g | 4.6 oz |
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| Ground Turkey | No of Nutrients |
(85% Lean, 15% Fat, Patties) | 106 |
(93% Lean, 7% Fat, Patties) | 106 |
(Fat Free, Patties) | 100 |
| 106 | |
(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 |
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