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Turkey, dark meat from whole, meat and skin, with added solution, raw: Nutrition Facts

Generic food Raw Poultry

Turkey, dark meat from whole, meat and skin, with added solution, raw contains 169 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 lb (453 g) provides about 766 kcal.

Roughly 58% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from protein and 0.4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for poultry products on FoodFactly (176 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 75% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 36% of the Daily Value for selenium and 33% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).

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.

169kcal per 100 g
17.8 gprotein
0.15 gcarbohydrates
10.8 gfat
766kcal in 1 lb (453 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 169 kcal
Total fat C 10.8 g 14%
Saturated fat C 2.6 g 13%
Trans fat C 0.18 g
Cholesterol C 82 mg 27%
Sodium C 161 mg 7%
Total carbohydrates C 0.15 g 0.1%
Dietary fiber C 0 g 0%
Total sugars C 0.1 g
Protein C 17.8 g 36%
Vitamin A C 28 µg3%
Vitamin C C 0 mg0%
Vitamin D C 0.5 µg3%
Vitamin E C 0.11 mg0.7%
Vitamin K C 0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.051 mg4%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.22 mg17%
Niacin (B3) C 5.2 mg33%
Pantothenic acid (B5) C 0.85 mg17%
Vitamin B6 C 0.37 mg22%
Folate (B9) C 6 µg2%
Vitamin B12 C 1.8 µg75%
Choline C 57.2 mg10%
Calcium C 14 mg1%
Iron C 0.83 mg5%
Magnesium C 18 mg4%
Phosphorus C 172 mg14%
Potassium C 202 mg4%
Zinc C 2.3 mg21%
Copper C 0.094 mg10%
Manganese C 0.01 mg0.4%
Selenium C 19.9 µg36%

% 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: 42%Carbohydrates: 0.4%Fat: 58%169kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 42%
  • Carbohydrates 0.4%
  • Fat 58%

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

Vitamin B1275%Selenium36%Niacin (B3)33%Vitamin B622%Zinc21%Pantothenic acid (B5)17%Riboflavin (B2)17%Phosphorus14%Copper10%Choline10%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein17.8 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
  • Sugars0.1 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 0 g)
  • Fat10.8 gabove the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
  • Saturated fat2.6 gabove the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
  • Sodium161 mgin the top quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal10.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water70.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C4.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat C3.8 g
Sugars and starch (7)
Starch C0.05 g
Sucrose C0.1 g
Glucose C0 g
Fructose C0 g
Lactose C0 g
Maltose C0 g
Galactose C0 g
Amino acids (19)
Tryptophan C0.18 g
Threonine C0.61 g
Isoleucine C0.49 g
Leucine C1.2 g
Lysine C1.4 g
Methionine C0.44 g
Cystine C0.16 g
Phenylalanine C0.56 g
Tyrosine C0.5 g
Valine C0.56 g
Arginine C1 g
Histidine C0.46 g
Alanine C1 g
Aspartic acid C1.4 g
Glutamic acid C2.3 g
Glycine C0.98 g
Proline C1.1 g
Serine C0.69 g
Hydroxyproline C0.3 g
Individual fatty acids (46)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0.005 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0.006 g
ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) C0.2 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C3.4 g
SFA 4:0 C0 g
SFA 6:0 C0 g
SFA 8:0 C0.001 g
SFA 10:0 C0.005 g
SFA 12:0 C0.036 g
SFA 14:0 C0.098 g
SFA 16:0 C1.8 g
SFA 18:0 C0.64 g
SFA 20:0 C0.01 g
MUFA 18:1 C3.9 g
PUFA 18:3 C0.21 g
PUFA 20:4 C0.096 g
SFA 22:0 C0.006 g
MUFA 14:1 C0.02 g
MUFA 16:1 C0.42 g
PUFA 18:4 C0.001 g
MUFA 20:1 C0.059 g
MUFA 22:1 C0.001 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0.01 g
SFA 15:0 C0.015 g
SFA 17:0 C0.026 g
SFA 24:0 C0.003 g
TFA 16:1 t C0.009 g
TFA 18:1 t C0.13 g
TFA 22:1 t C0 g
TFA 18:2 t not further defined C0.043 g
PUFA 18:2 CLAs C0.025 g
MUFA 24:1 c C0.004 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C0.023 g
MUFA 16:1 c C0.42 g
MUFA 18:1 c C3.7 g
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c C3.4 g
MUFA 22:1 c C0.001 g
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c C0.007 g
MUFA 17:1 C0.019 g
PUFA 20:3 C0.02 g
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C0.14 g
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C0.043 g
MUFA 15:1 C0 g
PUFA 20:3 n-3 C0.001 g
PUFA 20:3 n-6 C0.018 g
PUFA 22:4 C0.022 g
Carotenoids (15)
Beta-carotene C0 µg
Lycopene C0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C0 µg
Retinol C28 µg
Carotene, alpha C0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C20 IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C0.5 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C0 µg
Tocopherol, beta C0 mg
Tocopherol, gamma C0.03 mg
Tocopherol, delta C0.01 mg
Tocotrienol, alpha C0 mg
Tocotrienol, beta C0 mg
Tocotrienol, gamma C0.02 mg
Tocotrienol, delta C0 mg
Other components (11)
Water C70.6 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Ash C1.1 g
Theobromine C0 mg
Energy C707 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C93 IU
Folate, food C6 µg
Betaine C6 mg
Vitamin E, added C0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added C0 µg

Other forms of Turkey

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, wing, meat and skin, raw Raw 173 18.4 g 0 g 10.6 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, raw Raw 161 18.1 g 0.11 g 9.2 g
Chicken, stewing, giblets, raw Raw 168 17.9 g 2.1 g 9.2 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat only, raw Raw 154 17.6 g 0 g 8.8 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, raw Raw 191 17.5 g 0 g 12.9 g
Quail, meat and skin, raw Raw 192 19.6 g 0 g 12.1 g
Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat and skin, raw Raw 186 20.3 g 0 g 11.1 g
Chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw 146 18 g 0 g 8.2 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174509. 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).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in raw turkey?

100 g of raw turkey has 169 kcal. 1 lb (453 g): about 766 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 191 kcal.

Is raw turkey high in protein?

Raw turkey contains 17.8 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 80.8 g in 1 lb (453 g). About 42% 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 0.15 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 10.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% 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 (75% DV), selenium (36% DV), Niacin (B3) (33% DV), Vitamin B6 (22% DV) and zinc (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in raw turkey?

100 g contains 161 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does turkey have the same nutrition raw and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, turkey, dark meat from whole, meat and skin, with added solution, raw has 169 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.