Turkey, tail: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Poultry
Turkey, tail contains 294 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tail, yield after cooking, bone removed (60 g) provides about 176 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 60% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 57% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 44% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 294 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 22.8 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.6 g | 33% |
| Cholesterol C | 88 mg | 29% |
| Sodium C | 485 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 22.2 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A C | 19 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.1 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 9.2 mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.52 mg | 30% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.5 µg | 60% |
| Choline C | 77 mg | 14% |
| Calcium C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.59 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 217 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 217 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper C | 0.054 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 24.2 µg | 44% |
% 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 30%
- Fat 70%
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
- Protein22.2 gin the lowest quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 26.9 g)
- Fat22.8 gin the top quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 8.5 g)
- Saturated fat6.6 gin the top quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 2.3 g)
- Sodium485 mgin the top quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 442 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.34 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.047 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 19 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 53.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 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 nuggets, NFS | 307 | 15.9 g | 14.9 g | 20.4 g |
| Chicken nuggets, from fast food | 307 | 15.9 g | 14.9 g | 20.4 g |
| Chicken nuggets, from restaurant | 307 | 15.9 g | 14.9 g | 20.4 g |
| Chicken patty, breaded | 287 | 14.8 g | 12.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Goose, wild, roasted Cooked | 304 | 25.1 g | 0 g | 21.8 g |
| Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Cooked | 305 | 25.2 g | 0 g | 21.9 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, cooked, fried, flour Cooked | 332 | 24 g | 4.2 g | 23.6 g |
| Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin, raw Raw | 294 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 23.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in turkey?
100 g of turkey has 294 kcal. 1 tail, yield after cooking, bone removed (60 g): about 176 kcal.
Is turkey high in protein?
Turkey contains 22.2 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.3 g in 1 tail, yield after cooking, bone removed (60 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other turkey, duck, other poultry, that is in the lowest quarter (median 26.9 g).
How many carbs are in turkey?
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 turkey?
Turkey contains 22.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.6 g is saturated (33% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does turkey contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (60% DV), Niacin (B3) (57% DV), selenium (44% DV), Vitamin B6 (30% DV) and phosphorus (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in turkey?
100 g contains 485 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, turkey, tail has 294 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: 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 2706130. 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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