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Ground turkey calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of ground turkey contains 203 calories, with 27.4 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 10.4 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Minced turkey is the leaner stand-in for beef mince, at about 173 calories per cooked 3 oz with a strong 27 g of protein. Like beef mince, the packet leanness is the number that matters — turkey thigh mince and breast mince are different foods sold under the same name. It dries out faster than beef, so it wants a sauce or a shorter cook.
Where the calories come from
Protein 54% Carbs 0% Fat 46%
How ground turkey compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground turkey | 203 kcal | 27.4 g | 0 g | 10.4 g |
| Turkey dark meat and skin, cooked | 206 kcal | 27.3 g | 0.1 g | 10 g |
| Smoked turkey drumstick, cooked | 200 kcal | 27.9 g | 0 g | 9.8 g |
| Pork loin and shoulder, cooked | 201 kcal | 27.5 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Veal tongue, braised | 202 kcal | 25.9 g | 0 g | 10.1 g |
Nutrition facts for ground turkey
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 203 kcal | 173 kcal |
| Protein | 27.4 g | 23 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 10.4 g | 9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in ground turkey
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 31.1 µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3 µg | 56% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.7 mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.63 mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 3.1 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 254 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.21 mg | 16% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common ground turkey servings
How many calories in a portion of ground turkey — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 patty (82 g) | 166 kcal | 22 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| 3 oz (85 g) | 173 kcal | 23 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 203 kcal | 27 g | 0 g | 10 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ground turkey?
Ground turkey has 203 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 3 oz cooked (85 g) has about 173 calories.
How much protein is in ground turkey?
Ground turkey contains 27.4 g of protein per 100 g, or about 23 g per 3 oz cooked.
Is ground turkey low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Ground turkey has 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is ground turkey a good source of protein?
Ground turkey provides 27.4 g of protein per 100 g — about 54% of its calories come from protein.
Are these ground turkey calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171506 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
