Turkey, back: Nutrition Facts
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Turkey, back contains 203 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 back, yield after cooking, bone removed (525 g) provides about 1,066 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from protein, with 50% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for turkey, duck, other poultry on FoodFactly (189 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 70% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 66% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 51% 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 | 203 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.3 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol C | 86 mg | 29% |
| Sodium C | 557 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 25.6 g | 51% |
| Vitamin A C | 22 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.034 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 10.6 mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.59 mg | 35% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.7 µg | 70% |
| Choline C | 70.2 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.67 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 250 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 250 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper C | 0.062 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 27.8 µg | 51% |
% 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 50%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein25.6 gbelow the median for turkey, duck, other poultry (median 26.9 g)
- Fat11.3 gabove the median for turkey, duck, other poultry (median 8.5 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gabove the median for turkey, duck, other poultry (median 2.3 g)
- Sodium557 mgin the top quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 442 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.006 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.78 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.079 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.055 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.009 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 22 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 61.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrich | 174 | 25.9 g | 0 g | 7 g |
| Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, drumstick, meat and skin Cooked | 206 | 25.7 g | 0.12 g | 11.5 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, rotisserie, original seasoning, back, meat only, cooked Cooked | 205 | 25.3 g | 0 g | 11.5 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat only, cooked, stewed Cooked | 209 | 25.3 g | 0 g | 11.2 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, stewed Cooked | 204 | 25.3 g | 0 g | 10.6 g |
| Chicken, stewing, meat and skin, and giblets and neck, cooked, stewed Cooked | 214 | 24.9 g | 0 g | 11.9 g |
| Duck, young duckling, domesticated, White Pekin, breast, meat and skin, boneless, cooked, roasted Cooked | 202 | 24.5 g | 0 g | 10.9 g |
| Duck, young duckling, domesticated, White Pekin, leg, meat and skin, bone in, cooked, roasted Cooked | 217 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 11.4 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 203 kcal. 1 back, yield after cooking, bone removed (525 g): about 1,066 kcal.
Is turkey high in protein?
Turkey contains 25.6 g of protein per 100 g (51% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 134 g in 1 back, yield after cooking, bone removed (525 g). About 50% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other turkey, duck, other poultry, that is below the median (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 11.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% 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 (70% DV), Niacin (B3) (66% DV), selenium (51% DV), Vitamin B6 (35% DV) and phosphorus (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in turkey?
100 g contains 557 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, turkey, back has 203 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 2706131. 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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