Turkey, Ground, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Turkey, Ground, raw contains 148 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 patty, 4 oz (114 g) provides about 169 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from protein, with 47% 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 42% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 40% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 7.7 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 2 g | 10% |
| Trans fat C | 0.1 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 69 mg | 23% |
| Sodium M | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 19.7 g | 39% |
| Vitamin A ? | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.066 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 6.7 mg | 42% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.99 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.56 mg | 33% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1 µg | 42% |
| Choline ? | 50.8 mg | 9% |
| Calcium M | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 200 mg | 16% |
| Potassium M | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 2.4 mg | 21% |
| Copper M | 0.096 mg | 11% |
| Manganese M | 0.008 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium M | 21.9 µg | 40% |
% 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 53%
- Fat 47%
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
- Protein19.7 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat7.7 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat2 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium58 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.9 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.88 g |
| Leucine M | 1.6 g |
| Lysine M | 1.8 g |
| Methionine M | 0.58 g |
| Cystine M | 0.21 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.77 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.7 g |
| Valine M | 0.91 g |
| Arginine M | 1.4 g |
| Histidine M | 0.58 g |
| Alanine M | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.9 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.1 g |
| Glycine M | 1.1 g |
| Proline M | 0.87 g |
| Serine M | 0.84 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.16 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.008 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.1 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.067 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.55 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.098 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.005 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.073 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.078 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.018 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 20 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 14 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.1 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 72.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 618 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 66 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 7 µg |
| Betaine M | 6.3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Turkey
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, wing, smoked, cooked, with skin, bone removed Cooked | 221 | 27.4 g | 0 g | 12.4 g |
| Turkey, drumstick, smoked, cooked, with skin, bone removed Cooked | 200 | 27.9 g | 0 g | 9.8 g |
| Turkey, light or dark meat, smoked, cooked, skin and bone removed Cooked | 162 | 29.3 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Turkey, light or dark meat, smoked, cooked, with skin, bone removed Cooked | 208 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 9.7 g |
| Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw Raw | 144 | 21.6 g | 0.14 g | 5.6 g |
| Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), roasted Cooked | 459 | 23.9 g | 0.57 g | 39.3 g |
| Turkey, whole, giblets, raw Raw | 124 | 18.2 g | 0.07 g | 5.1 g |
| Turkey, whole, giblets, cooked, simmered Cooked | 173 | 26.4 g | 0 g | 6.6 g |
| Turkey, gizzard, all classes, raw Raw | 111 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Turkey, whole, neck, meat only, raw Raw | 125 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Turkey, whole, neck, meat only, cooked, simmered Cooked | 162 | 22.5 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
| Turkey, whole, light meat, meat and skin, raw Raw | 161 | 22 g | 0.15 g | 7.4 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 from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 147 | 20 g | 0.14 g | 7.4 g |
| Chicken, stewing, dark meat, meat only, raw Raw | 157 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Chicken, thigh, boneless, skinless, raw Raw | 149 | 18.6 g | 0 g | 7.9 g |
| Ostrich, ground, raw Raw | 165 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 8.7 g |
| Chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 146 | 18 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, raw Raw | 137 | 19.6 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Chicken, ground, with additives, raw Raw | 138 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
| Chicken, stewing, meat only, raw Raw | 148 | 21.3 g | 0 g | 6.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw turkey?
100 g of raw turkey has 148 kcal. 1 patty, 4 oz (114 g): about 169 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 167 kcal. 1 lb (454 g): about 671 kcal.
Is raw turkey high in protein?
Raw turkey contains 19.7 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.4 g in 1 patty, 4 oz (114 g). About 53% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw turkey?
Raw turkey has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw turkey?
Raw turkey contains 7.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw turkey contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (42% DV), Vitamin B12 (42% DV), selenium (40% DV), Vitamin B6 (33% DV) and zinc (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw turkey?
100 g contains 58 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, turkey, Ground, raw has 148 kcal, while turkey, wing, smoked, cooked, with skin, bone removed has 221 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 171505. 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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