Poultry

Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw

FDC 171093unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook turkey) (146 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 61 · -16 vs Poultry median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 61 of 100. Within poultry it ranks 47 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (44% DV). Most of its 157 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 21.9 g · 58%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 7 g · 42%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories157 kcal8%
Total fat7 g9%
Saturated fat1.9 g10%
Cholesterol65 mg22%
Sodium59 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein22 g44%
Potassium275 mg6%
Calcium13 mg1%
Iron1.2 mg7%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 171093

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein44% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the poultry median

Nutrient density61 vs 77 median
Protein / 100 g22 vs 23 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g59 vs 76 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Guinea hen, meat and skin, rawDensity 62 vs 61Ostrich, ground, rawDensity 62 vs 61Quail, cooked, total edibleDensity 63 vs 61

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