Turkey from whole, light meat, meat only, with added solution, cooked, roasted: Nutrition Facts
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Turkey from whole, light meat, meat only, with added solution, cooked, roasted contains 127 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 108 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from protein, with 15% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 73% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 71% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 55% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 127 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 2.1 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.59 g | 3% |
| Trans fat C | 0.024 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 69 mg | 23% |
| Sodium M | 238 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 27 g | 54% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.06 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.038 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 11.8 mg | 73% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.9 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.7 mg | 41% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 1.7 µg | 71% |
| Choline ? | 69.8 mg | 13% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.55 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus M | 255 mg | 20% |
| Potassium M | 249 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper M | 0.062 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium M | 30.2 µg | 55% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 85%
- Fat 15%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein27 gabove the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat2.1 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.59 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium238 mgin the top quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal21.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.63 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.53 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.29 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.98 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.77 g |
| Leucine M | 1.9 g |
| Lysine M | 2.2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.71 g |
| Cystine M | 0.25 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.87 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.8 g |
| Valine M | 0.86 g |
| Arginine M | 1.5 g |
| Histidine M | 0.73 g |
| Alanine M | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.7 g |
| Glycine M | 1.2 g |
| Proline M | 1.5 g |
| Serine M | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.004 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.02 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.43 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.37 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.18 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.56 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.044 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.056 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.02 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.055 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.54 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.43 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.005 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.021 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.01 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 3 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 10 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 70.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 530 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 11 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 9 µg |
| Betaine M | 2.9 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Turkey from whole
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey from whole, light meat, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 101 | 21.5 g | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 147 | 20 g | 0.14 g | 7.4 g |
| Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, cooked, roasted Cooked | 157 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, wing, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, roasted Cooked | 127 | 27 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Turkey, breast, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, roasted Cooked | 127 | 27 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Turkey, back, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, roasted Cooked | 127 | 27 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, breast, meat only, with added solution, cooked, roasted Cooked | 130 | 27.9 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Duck, young duckling, domesticated, White Pekin, breast, meat only, boneless, cooked without skin, broiled Cooked | 140 | 27.6 g | 0 g | 2.5 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, rotisserie, original seasoning, breast, meat only, cooked Cooked | 137 | 28 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
| Turkey, whole, meat only, with added solution, roasted Cooked | 140 | 26.6 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked Cooked | 145 | 28.5 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked turkey from whole?
100 g of cooked turkey from whole has 127 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 108 kcal.
Is cooked turkey from whole high in protein?
Cooked turkey from whole contains 27 g of protein per 100 g (54% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.9 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 85% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is above the median (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked turkey from whole?
Cooked turkey from whole has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked turkey from whole?
Cooked turkey from whole contains 2.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.59 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked turkey from whole contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (73% DV), Vitamin B12 (71% DV), selenium (55% DV), Vitamin B6 (41% DV) and phosphorus (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked turkey from whole?
100 g contains 238 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey from whole have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, turkey from whole, light meat, meat only, with added solution, cooked, roasted has 127 kcal, while turkey from whole, light meat, meat only, with added solution, raw has 101 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172865. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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