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Turkey calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of turkey contains 159 calories, with 29.1 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 3.8 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Turkey breast is chicken's leaner cousin — slightly less fat, the same protein density, and the same tendency to dry out when overcooked. Sliced from a roast it is one of the lightest sandwich proteins available. Dark turkey meat and skin-on portions play by different rules than these breast values.
Where the calories come from
Protein 77% Carbs 0% Fat 23%
How turkey compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 159 kcal | 29.1 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| Ostrich, oyster, cooked | 159 kcal | 28.8 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| Ostrich, outside strip, cooked | 156 kcal | 28.6 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| Wild boar, roasted | 160 kcal | 28.3 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| Ostrich, inside strip, cooked | 164 kcal | 29.4 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
Nutrition facts for turkey
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 159 kcal | 135 kcal |
| Protein | 29.1 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.8 g | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin (B3) | 9.5 mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 30.7 µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.94 µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64 mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.28 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 222 mg | 18% |
| Choline | 88.9 mg | 16% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common turkey servings
How many calories in a portion of turkey — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz (85 g) | 135 kcal | 25 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 159 kcal | 29 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| 1 bird (3812 g) | 6061 kcal | 1109 g | 0 g | 145 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in turkey?
Turkey has 159 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 3 oz cooked (85 g) has about 135 calories.
How much protein is in turkey?
Turkey contains 29.1 g of protein per 100 g, or about 25 g per 3 oz cooked.
Is turkey low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: 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 turkey a good source of protein?
Turkey provides 29.1 g of protein per 100 g — about 77% of its calories come from protein.
Are these 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 #171481 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
