Turkey, whole, dark meat, meat only, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Turkey, whole, dark meat, meat only, raw contains 108 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving (85 g) provides about 92 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from protein, with 21% from fat and 0.6% 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 85% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 41% of the Daily Value for selenium and 36% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 108 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.68 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol M | 79 mg | 26% |
| Sodium M | 124 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.15 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0.1 g | |
| Protein M | 21.3 g | 43% |
| Vitamin A ? | 13 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.062 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.7 mg | 36% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.94 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.44 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.1 µg | 85% |
| Choline I | 69.6 mg | 13% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 176 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 226 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 2.6 mg | 24% |
| Copper M | 0.092 mg | 10% |
| Manganese M | 0.014 mg | 0.6% |
| Selenium M | 22.4 µg | 41% |
% 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 79%
- Carbohydrates 0.6%
- Fat 21%
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
- Protein21.3 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Sugars0.1 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 0 g)
- Fat2.5 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.68 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium124 mgabove the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal19.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water76 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 0.76 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.61 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.05 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.1 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.77 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.61 g |
| Leucine M | 1.5 g |
| Lysine M | 1.8 g |
| Methionine M | 0.56 g |
| Cystine M | 0.2 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.69 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.63 g |
| Valine M | 0.68 g |
| Arginine M | 1.2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.58 g |
| Alanine M | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.9 g |
| Glycine M | 0.91 g |
| Proline M | 1.2 g |
| Serine M | 0.84 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.52 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.024 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.44 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.67 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.028 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.036 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.069 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 13 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 13 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 | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 76 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 453 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 43 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 7 µg |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrich, tip trimmed, raw Raw | 114 | 21.9 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| Ostrich, fan, raw Raw | 117 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Guinea hen, meat only, raw Raw | 110 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 2.5 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, raw Raw | 119 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| Ostrich, round, raw Raw | 116 | 22 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Ostrich, top loin, raw Raw | 119 | 21.7 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| Turkey from whole, light meat, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 101 | 21.5 g | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| Chicken, roasting, meat only, raw Raw | 111 | 20.3 g | 0 g | 2.7 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 108 kcal. 1 serving (85 g): about 92 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 122 kcal.
Is raw turkey high in protein?
Raw turkey contains 21.3 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.1 g in 1 serving (85 g). About 79% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is below the median (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw turkey?
Raw turkey has 0.15 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw turkey?
Raw turkey contains 2.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.68 g is saturated (3% 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 Vitamin B12 (85% DV), selenium (41% DV), Niacin (B3) (36% DV), Vitamin B6 (26% DV) and zinc (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw turkey?
100 g contains 124 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, turkey, whole, dark meat, meat only, raw has 108 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 171090. 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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