Turkey, Ground, cooked
FDC 171506oz (85 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 61 · -16 vs Poultry medianCooked ground turkey scores 61 of 100, a Good band ranking 49th of 60 in Poultry, below the category's median of 77. Protein concentrates further once cooked, reaching 55% DV, its only clear standout nutrient, since cooking drives off water and leaves the remaining nutrients more concentrated by weight.
This is the ready-to-eat form used in tacos, pasta sauces, and stuffed peppers, with a typical 3-ounce, 85-gram serving. Cooking concentrates fat as moisture is lost, so this version carries more fat per 100 grams than the raw product; those wanting a higher-ranking poultry pick might consider guinea hen instead.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 203 kcal | 10% |
| Total fat | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 27 g | 55% |
| Potassium | 294 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 24 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 173 kcal | 9% |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 23 g | 47% |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171506Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the poultry median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Turkey, Ground, rawDensity 61 vs 61Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, rawDensity 61 vs 61Guinea hen, meat and skin, rawDensity 62 vs 61