Turkey, canned: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Canned Poultry
Turkey, canned contains 185 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, drained (135 g) provides about 250 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from protein, with 41% from fat and 2% 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 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 33% of the Daily Value for selenium and 23% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 185 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 50 mg | 17% |
| Sodium C | 482 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.9 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 25.3 g | 51% |
| Vitamin A C | 53 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.4 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1 µg | 42% |
| Choline C | 73.8 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 153 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 153 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper C | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 18.4 µg | 33% |
% 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 57%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 41%
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
- Protein25.3 gbelow the median for turkey, duck, other poultry (median 26.9 g)
- Fat8.1 gbelow the median for turkey, duck, other poultry (median 8.5 g)
- Saturated fat2.3 gbelow the median for turkey, duck, other poultry (median 2.3 g)
- Sodium482 mgin the top quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 442 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.21 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.063 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.47 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.074 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.074 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.47 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.084 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 53 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 64.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, canned, no broth Canned | 185 | 25.3 g | 0.9 g | 8.1 g |
| Chicken, canned, meat only, with broth Canned | 165 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 8 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 179 | 24.8 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat only, cooked, simmered Cooked | 179 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat only, cooked, braised Cooked | 176 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 8.6 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, stewed Cooked | 185 | 26.3 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Chicken, heart, all classes, cooked, simmered Cooked | 185 | 26.4 g | 0.1 g | 7.9 g |
| Chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, with added solution, cooked, roasted Cooked | 180 | 24.7 g | 0.05 g | 9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned turkey?
100 g of canned turkey has 185 kcal. 1 cup, drained (135 g): about 250 kcal. 1 can, 5 oz yields (125 g): about 231 kcal.
Is canned turkey high in protein?
Canned turkey contains 25.3 g of protein per 100 g (51% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 34.2 g in 1 cup, drained (135 g). About 57% 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 canned turkey?
Canned turkey has 0.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned turkey?
Canned turkey contains 8.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned turkey contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (42% DV), selenium (33% DV), zinc (23% DV), Niacin (B3) (15% DV) and choline (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned turkey?
100 g contains 482 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, turkey, canned has 185 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 2706132. 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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