Calories in Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), raw
Generic food Raw Poultry
Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), raw contains 407 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 lb (453 g) provides about 1,844 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from fat, with 13% from protein and 0.2% 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 37% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 24% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 18% 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 | 407 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 38.9 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat C | 10.4 g | 52% |
| Trans fat C | 0.56 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 122 mg | 41% |
| Sodium M | 62 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.16 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.1 g | |
| Protein M | 13 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A ? | 85 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 1.1 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.9 mg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.88 µg | 37% |
| Choline I | 36.7 mg | 7% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.85 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 120 mg | 10% |
| Potassium M | 124 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper M | 0.053 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.012 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium M | 10.1 µg | 18% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 0.2%
- Fat 87%
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 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Sugars0.1 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 0 g)
- Fat38.9 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat10.4 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium62 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 13.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 10.9 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.06 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 (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.065 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.29 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.25 g |
| Leucine M | 0.61 g |
| Lysine M | 0.67 g |
| Methionine M | 0.22 g |
| Cystine M | 0.098 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.33 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.23 g |
| Valine M | 0.36 g |
| Arginine M | 0.81 g |
| Histidine M | 0.22 g |
| Alanine M | 0.88 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.78 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.3 g |
| Glycine M | 1.7 g |
| Proline M | 1.2 g |
| Serine M | 0.42 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.89 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.009 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.61 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 10 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.41 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 7.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 12.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.63 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.06 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.1 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.005 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.026 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.41 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.08 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.059 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 11.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 9.8 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.061 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.041 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.43 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.035 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.028 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 85 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 46 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 1.1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 48.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.52 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,704 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 284 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, raw Raw | 404 | 11.5 g | 0 g | 39.3 g |
| Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution, raw Raw | 386 | 11.1 g | 0.01 g | 37.9 g |
| Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, raw Raw | 371 | 15.9 g | 0 g | 33.6 g |
| Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), raw Raw | 440 | 9.6 g | 0.79 g | 44.2 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, raw Raw | 349 | 13.3 g | 0 g | 32.4 g |
| Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution, cooked, braised Cooked | 403 | 12.3 g | 1 g | 38.9 g |
| Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, braised Cooked | 443 | 14.6 g | 0 g | 42.8 g |
| Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, skin Cooked | 378 | 15.2 g | 0.7 g | 35.2 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 407 kcal. 1 lb (453 g): about 1,844 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 460 kcal.
Is raw turkey high in protein?
Raw turkey contains 13 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 58.7 g in 1 lb (453 g). About 13% 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 0.16 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 38.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.4 g is saturated (52% 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 (37% DV), Niacin (B3) (24% DV), selenium (18% DV) and zinc (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw turkey?
100 g contains 62 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, whole, skin (light and dark), raw has 407 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 171482. 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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