Calories in Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), roasted
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), roasted contains 459 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 390 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 0.5% 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 71% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 64% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 38% 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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 459 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 39.3 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat C | 11.4 g | 57% |
| Trans fat C | 0.57 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 177 mg | 59% |
| Sodium M | 116 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.57 g | 0.2% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 23.9 g | 48% |
| Vitamin A ? | 79 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 1.4 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 10.2 mg | 64% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.92 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.38 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 1.7 µg | 71% |
| Choline ? | 73.8 mg | 13% |
| Calcium M | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 233 mg | 19% |
| Potassium M | 242 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper M | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese M | 0.017 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium M | 21.1 µg | 38% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 0.5%
- Fat 78%
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
- Protein23.9 gabove the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat39.3 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat11.4 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium116 mgabove the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water34.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 15.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 11.9 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.54 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.46 g |
| Leucine M | 1.1 g |
| Lysine M | 1.2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.4 g |
| Cystine M | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.6 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.42 g |
| Valine M | 0.66 g |
| Arginine M | 1.5 g |
| Histidine M | 0.4 g |
| Alanine M | 1.6 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.4 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.4 g |
| Glycine M | 3.1 g |
| Proline M | 2.2 g |
| Serine M | 0.78 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.01 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.66 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 10.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.011 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.42 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 7.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.7 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 13.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.68 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.19 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.064 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.2 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.023 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.064 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.006 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.028 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.42 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.076 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.062 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 1.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 12.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 10.6 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.062 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.049 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.44 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 | 0.044 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.039 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 79 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 54 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 1.4 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.07 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.08 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 34.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,920 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 262 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 8 µg |
| Betaine M | 3.8 mg |
| 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, 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 |
| Turkey, whole, light meat, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Cooked | 177 | 29.6 g | 0.05 g | 5.6 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, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 454 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 40.7 g |
| Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution, cooked, roasted Cooked | 421 | 20.3 g | 0.44 g | 37.6 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, rotisserie, original seasoning, skin only, cooked Cooked | 406 | 17.7 g | 0.11 g | 37.2 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, fried, flour Cooked | 502 | 19.1 g | 9.3 g | 42.6 g |
| Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, roasted Cooked | 462 | 16.6 g | 0 g | 44 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 |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, stewed Cooked | 363 | 15.2 g | 0 g | 33 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 459 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 390 kcal.
Is cooked turkey high in protein?
Cooked turkey contains 23.9 g of protein per 100 g (48% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.3 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is above the median (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked turkey?
Cooked turkey has 0.57 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked turkey?
Cooked turkey contains 39.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.4 g is saturated (57% 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) (64% DV), selenium (38% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV) and Vitamin B6 (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked turkey?
100 g contains 116 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), roasted has 459 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: 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 171082. 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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