Calories in Turkey, mechanically deboned, from turkey frames, raw
Generic food Raw Poultry
Turkey, mechanically deboned, from turkey frames, raw contains 201 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 0.5 lb (227 g) provides about 456 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 48% of the Daily Value for selenium, 26% of the Daily Value for zinc and 13% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 201 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 16 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat ? | 5.3 g | 27% |
| Cholesterol ? | 95 mg | 32% |
| Sodium ? | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2 mg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.67 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.26 µg | 11% |
| Calcium ? | 145 mg | 11% |
| Iron ? | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium ? | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 115 mg | 9% |
| Potassium ? | 173 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 2.9 mg | 26% |
| Copper ? | 0.093 mg | 10% |
| Manganese ? | 0.015 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium I | 26.5 µg | 48% |
% 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 27%
- Fat 73%
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
- Protein13.3 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat16 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat5.3 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium48 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 4.5 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.64 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.5 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.1 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.37 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.098 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.55 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.47 g |
| Valine ? | 0.54 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.87 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.5 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.87 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.4 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.2 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.78 g |
| Proline ? | 0.65 g |
| Serine ? | 0.62 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 4.2 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.27 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 3.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.33 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 69.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.1 g |
| Energy ? | 841 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry, mechanically deboned, from backs and necks without skin, raw Raw | 199 | 13.8 g | 0 g | 15.5 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw Raw | 214 | 16.4 g | 0.17 g | 16 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat and skin, raw Raw | 221 | 16.5 g | 0.25 g | 16.6 g |
| Chicken, dark meat, thigh, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 197 | 16.6 g | 0 g | 14.6 g |
| Chicken, roasting, meat and skin and giblets and neck, raw Raw | 213 | 17.1 g | 0.09 g | 15.5 g |
| Duck, wild, meat and skin, raw Raw | 211 | 17.4 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Chicken, cornish game hens, meat and skin, raw Raw | 200 | 17.2 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat and skin, raw Raw | 237 | 16.7 g | 0 g | 18.3 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 201 kcal. 0.5 lb (227 g): about 456 kcal.
Is raw turkey high in protein?
Raw turkey contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 30.2 g in 0.5 lb (227 g). About 27% 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.
How much fat is in raw turkey?
Raw turkey contains 16 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.3 g is saturated (27% 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 selenium (48% DV), zinc (26% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (13% DV), Vitamin B6 (12% DV) and Niacin (B3) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw turkey?
100 g contains 48 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, turkey, mechanically deboned, from turkey frames, raw has 201 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 171504. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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