Turkey, light or dark meat, stewed, skin not eaten: Nutrition Facts
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Turkey, light or dark meat, stewed, skin not eaten contains 158 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium slice (57 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from protein, with 16% from fat and 0.5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in turkey, duck, other poultry on FoodFactly, where the median is 189 kcal per 100 g across 46 foods.
100 g provides 71% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 70% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 57% 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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 158 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.7 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.63 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 92 mg | 31% |
| Sodium C | 610 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.19 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.1 g | |
| Protein C | 31.2 g | 62% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.069 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 11.2 mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.9 mg | 53% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.7 µg | 71% |
| Choline C | 82.9 mg | 15% |
| Calcium C | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 37 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 262 mg | 21% |
| Potassium C | 324 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Selenium C | 31.1 µg | 57% |
% 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 83%
- Carbohydrates 0.5%
- Fat 16%
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
- Protein31.2 gin the top quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 26.9 g)
- Sugars0.1 gin the top quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 0 g)
- Fat2.7 gin the lowest quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 8.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.63 gin the lowest quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 2.3 g)
- Sodium610 mgin the top quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 442 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal19.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.66 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.57 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.47 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.58 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.023 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.043 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.059 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 64.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, roasted (meat only) Cooked | 165 | 31 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Emu, fan fillet, cooked, broiled Cooked | 154 | 31.3 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered Cooked | 154 | 30.4 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, grilled Cooked | 151 | 30.5 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, braised Cooked | 157 | 32.1 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Emu, inside drums, cooked, broiled Cooked | 156 | 32.4 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, with added solution, cooked, grilled Cooked | 148 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 173 | 30.9 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked turkey?
100 g of cooked turkey has 158 kcal. 1 medium slice (57 g): about 90 kcal. 1 small or thin slice (28 g): about 44 kcal. 1 oz, boneless, cooked, skinless (28.4 g): about 45 kcal.
Is cooked turkey high in protein?
Cooked turkey contains 31.2 g of protein per 100 g (62% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.8 g in 1 medium slice (57 g). About 83% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other turkey, duck, other poultry, that is among the highest quarter (median 26.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked turkey?
Cooked turkey has 0.19 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked turkey?
Cooked turkey contains 2.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.63 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked turkey contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (71% DV), Niacin (B3) (70% DV), selenium (57% DV), Vitamin B6 (53% DV) and zinc (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked turkey?
100 g contains 610 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, turkey, light or dark meat, stewed, skin not eaten has 158 kcal, while turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw has 144 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706117. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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