Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted contains 159 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 thigh (348 g) provides about 553 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from protein, with 35% from fat and 1% 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 68% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 53% of the Daily Value for selenium and 43% 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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 159 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 2 g | 10% |
| Trans fat C | 0.089 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 116 mg | 39% |
| Sodium M | 104 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.46 g | 0.2% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 25.1 g | 50% |
| Vitamin A I | 6 µg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.07 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.32 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 6.9 mg | 43% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.2 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.48 mg | 28% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.6 µg | 68% |
| Choline ? | 104 mg | 19% |
| Calcium M | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 200 mg | 16% |
| Potassium M | 296 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper M | 0.094 mg | 10% |
| Manganese M | 0.006 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium I | 29.3 µg | 53% |
% 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 63%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 35%
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
- Protein25.1 gabove the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat6.3 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat2 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium104 mgabove the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.31 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.1 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.9 g |
| Leucine M | 2.1 g |
| Lysine M | 2.6 g |
| Methionine M | 0.7 g |
| Cystine M | 0.24 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.91 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.86 g |
| Valine M | 0.95 g |
| Arginine M | 1.6 g |
| Histidine M | 0.77 g |
| Alanine M | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.4 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.9 g |
| Glycine M | 1.2 g |
| Proline M | 1.2 g |
| Serine M | 1.1 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.18 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.006 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.095 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.019 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.061 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.53 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.098 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.005 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.005 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.053 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0.009 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.6 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.008 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.067 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.024 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 1 µg |
| Retinol I | 6 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 10 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 67 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.2 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 664 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 19 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 8 µg |
| Betaine M | 7.5 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, 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, roasting, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 167 | 25 g | 0 g | 6.6 g |
| Chicken, liver, all classes, cooked, simmered Cooked | 167 | 24.5 g | 0.87 g | 6.5 g |
| Chicken, liver, all classes, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 172 | 25.8 g | 1.1 g | 6.4 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 155 | 24.2 g | 0 g | 5.7 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, braised Cooked | 156 | 23.9 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, cooked, braised Cooked | 149 | 23.9 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, with added solution, cooked, roasted Cooked | 146 | 25.3 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, cooked, roasted Cooked | 157 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 5.6 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 172877. 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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