Turkey, whole, giblets, cooked, simmered: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Turkey, whole, giblets, cooked, simmered contains 173 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 giblets (95 g) provides about 164 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from protein, with 36% from fat and 0% 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 662% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 513% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 129% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 173 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 9% |
| Trans fat C | 0.045 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 521 mg | 174% |
| Sodium C | 117 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 26.4 g | 53% |
| Vitamin A C | 4,619 µg | 513% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.13 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 1.5 mg | 119% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 8.6 mg | 54% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 2.3 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.55 mg | 32% |
| Folate (B9) C | 303 µg | 76% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 15.9 µg | 662% |
| Choline C | 156 mg | 28% |
| Calcium C | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 249 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 177 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 4.3 mg | 39% |
| Copper C | 0.69 mg | 77% |
| Manganese C | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 71.1 µg | 129% |
% 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 64%
- Fat 36%
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
- Protein26.4 gabove the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat6.6 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium117 mgabove the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.27 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.89 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.7 g |
| Leucine C | 1.8 g |
| Lysine C | 1.8 g |
| Methionine C | 0.62 g |
| Cystine C | 0.28 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.9 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.77 g |
| Valine C | 0.86 g |
| Arginine C | 1.4 g |
| Histidine C | 0.53 g |
| Alanine C | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 1.9 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 3.2 g |
| Glycine C | 1.3 g |
| Proline C | 1.5 g |
| Serine C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.027 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) C | 0.032 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.1 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 | 0.019 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.89 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.74 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.95 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.033 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.31 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.063 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0.001 g |
| TFA 16:1 t C | 0.002 g |
| TFA 18:1 t C | 0.033 g |
| TFA 22:1 t C | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined C | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c C | 0.062 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c C | 0.92 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0.014 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.035 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 22:4 C | 0.027 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 4,619 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0.08 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water C | 66.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.2 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 722 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 15,397 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 303 µg |
| Betaine C | 2.3 mg |
| 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, 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 |
| Turkey, whole, light meat, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Cooked | 177 | 29.6 g | 0.05 g | 5.6 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, ground, cooked, pan-broiled Cooked | 175 | 26.2 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, cooked, stewed Cooked | 177 | 27.3 g | 0 g | 6.7 g |
| Chicken, liver, all classes, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 172 | 25.8 g | 1.1 g | 6.4 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat only, cooked, stewed Cooked | 181 | 27.2 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
| Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, breast, meat and skin Cooked | 175 | 26.4 g | 0.09 g | 7.7 g |
| Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, cooked, roasted Cooked | 157 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, drumstick, meat only Cooked | 172 | 27.7 g | 0 g | 6.8 g |
| Chicken, capons, giblets, cooked, simmered Cooked | 164 | 26.4 g | 0.76 g | 5.4 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 173 kcal. 1 giblets (95 g): about 164 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 147 kcal.
Is cooked turkey high in protein?
Cooked turkey contains 26.4 g of protein per 100 g (53% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25.1 g in 1 giblets (95 g). About 64% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is above the median (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 and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked turkey?
Cooked turkey contains 6.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (9% 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 Vitamin B12 (662% DV), Vitamin A (513% DV), selenium (129% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (119% DV) and copper (77% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked turkey?
100 g contains 117 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, turkey, whole, giblets, cooked, simmered has 173 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 171084. 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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