Calories in Turkey, young hen, skin only, cooked, roasted
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Turkey, young hen, skin only, cooked, roasted contains 482 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook turkey (31 g) provides about 149 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from fat, with 16% 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 262% of the Daily Value for selenium, 19% of the Daily Value for zinc and 18% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 482 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 44.5 g | 57% |
| Saturated fat ? | 11.6 g | 58% |
| Cholesterol ? | 106 mg | 35% |
| Sodium ? | 44 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 19 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.8 mg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.24 µg | 10% |
| Calcium ? | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium ? | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 133 mg | 11% |
| Potassium ? | 155 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper ? | 0.078 mg | 9% |
| Manganese ? | 0.022 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 144 µg | 262% |
% 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 16%
- Fat 84%
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
- Protein19 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat44.5 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat11.6 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium44 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water35.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 18.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 10.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.68 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.61 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.1 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.1 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.38 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.32 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.64 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.43 g |
| Valine ? | 0.8 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.5 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.37 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 3 g |
| Proline ? | 1.8 g |
| Serine ? | 0.77 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) ? | 9.2 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.34 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 8.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 15.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.69 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 3.3 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 ? | 35.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.63 g |
| Energy ? | 2,017 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 4 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, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, roasted Cooked | 462 | 16.6 g | 0 g | 44 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 454 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 40.7 g |
| Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, braised Cooked | 443 | 14.6 g | 0 g | 42.8 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), with added solution, cooked, roasted Cooked | 421 | 20.3 g | 0.44 g | 37.6 g |
| Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked Cooked | 462 | 11.4 g | 4.7 g | 43.8 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, rotisserie, original seasoning, skin only, cooked Cooked | 406 | 17.7 g | 0.11 g | 37.2 g |
| Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution, cooked, braised Cooked | 403 | 12.3 g | 1 g | 38.9 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 482 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook turkey (31 g): about 149 kcal. 0.5 turkey, skin only (196 g): about 945 kcal.
Is cooked turkey high in protein?
Cooked turkey contains 19 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.9 g in 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook turkey (31 g). About 16% 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 cooked turkey?
Cooked turkey has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked turkey?
Cooked turkey contains 44.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.6 g is saturated (58% 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 selenium (262% DV), zinc (19% DV), Niacin (B3) (18% DV), phosphorus (11% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked turkey?
100 g contains 44 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, turkey, young hen, skin only, cooked, roasted has 482 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 171499. 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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