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Turkey leg calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of turkey leg contains 155 calories, with 24 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 6 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 64% Carbs 0% Fat 36%
How turkey leg compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey leg | 155 kcal | 24 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Corned beef loaf, jellied | 153 kcal | 22.9 g | 0 g | 6.1 g |
| Guinea hen meat and skin, raw | 158 kcal | 23.4 g | 0 g | 6.5 g |
| Ham | 157 kcal | 25.1 g | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| Turkey thigh, cooked | 159 kcal | 25.1 g | 0.5 g | 6.3 g |
Nutrition facts for turkey leg
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 155 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
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Calories in common turkey leg servings
How many calories in a portion of turkey leg — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 155 kcal | 24 g | 0 g | 6 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in turkey leg?
Turkey leg has 155 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in turkey leg?
Turkey leg contains 24 g of protein per 100 g.
Is turkey leg low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Turkey leg 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 leg a good source of protein?
Turkey leg provides 24 g of protein per 100 g — about 64% of its calories come from protein.
Are these turkey leg calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the older curated row with unverified provenance. 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 status: curated_unverified. The original provenance and value-reuse rights were not retained, so no license is asserted for this row's nutrition values. Unknown sugar is shown as unavailable, not measured zero. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
