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Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw

Poultry Per 100 g · Per 100g serving

Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw is a poultry at 147 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Niacin (B3) and Vitamin B6, providing 55% and 52% of the Daily Value respectively. This poultry is high in protein. Poultry provides lean, complete protein along with B vitamins and minerals. The nutrient profile differs substantially between light and dark meat, and between skin-on and skinless preparations. Our database tracks 73 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

147
Calories
kcal
20.0
Protein
g
7.4
Fat
g
0.14
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Niacin (B3)
8.8 mg
55% DV
☀️
Vitamin B6
0.68 mg
52% DV
💎
Selenium
20.6 µg
38% DV

Data for 73 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR72.1g
2%
Calories SR147kcal
Energy (kJ) SR615kj
Protein SR20.0g
36%
Total Fat SR7.4g
Carbohydrate SR0.14g
0%
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0.06g
Ash SR1.3g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR14.0mg
1%
Iron SR0.54mg
7%
Magnesium SR22.0mg
6%
Phosphorus SR214mg
31%
Potassium SR220mg
6%
Sodium SR195mg
13%
Zinc SR1.2mg
11%
Copper SR0.05mg
6%
Manganese SR0.007mg
0%
Selenium SR20.6µg
38%
Vitamins 23
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR19.0µg
2%
Vitamin A (IU) SR64.0IU
Retinol SR19.0µg
Beta-Carotene SR0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR0mg
Vitamin D SR0.30µg
2%
Vitamin D (IU) SR11.0IU
Vitamin E SR0.07mg
0%
Vitamin K1 SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) SR0.03mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.14mg
10%
Niacin (B3) SR8.8mg
55%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.73mg
15%
Vitamin B6 SR0.68mg
52%
Folate SR6.0µg
2%
Folate (food) SR6.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR0.67µg
28%
Choline SR46.1mg
8%
Betaine SR2.4mg
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR1.4g
Monounsaturated Fat SR3.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR2.6g
Trans Fat SR0.13g
Cholesterol SR60.0mg
Omega-3 ALA SR0.14g
9%
Omega-3 EPA SR0.003g
Omega-3 DPA SR0.007g
Omega-3 DHA SR0.005g
Amino Acids 19
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.20g
Threonine SR0.70g
Isoleucine SR0.56g
Leucine SR1.3g
Lysine SR1.6g
Methionine SR0.51g
Cystine SR0.18g
Phenylalanine SR0.63g
Tyrosine SR0.57g
Valine SR0.63g
Arginine SR1.1g
Histidine SR0.52g
Alanine SR1.1g
Aspartic Acid SR1.6g
Glutamic Acid SR2.6g
Glycine SR1.0g
Proline SR1.2g
Serine SR0.78g
Hydroxyproline SR0.24g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

28
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Vitamin B6 + Magnesium●●

Vitamin B6 may enhance intracellular magnesium accumulation. Combined supplementation has shown greater benefits for stress and anxiety than magnesium alone.

Pouteau et al., PLoS One, 2018

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Potassium vs Sodium●●

High potassium intake promotes renal sodium excretion and attenuates the blood pressure–raising effect of sodium. A higher K:Na ratio is associated with lower cardiovascular risk.

Aburto et al., BMJ, 2013

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

81
Amino Acid Score
Good
Valine
Limiting Amino Acid
19
Amino Acids Tracked

Tip: The limiting amino acid is Valine. Pair with dairy, meat, and soy for a complete amino acid profile.

All Amino Acids (19)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.2010.1
Threonine0.7035.0
Isoleucine0.5627.7
Leucine1.367.0
Lysine1.679.5
Methionine0.5125.2
Cystine0.189.2
Phenylalanine0.6331.5
Tyrosine0.5728.5
Valine0.6331.5
Arginine1.157.2
Histidine0.5226.1
Alanine1.155.4
Aspartic Acid1.678.0
Glutamic Acid2.6132.1
Glycine1.051.4
Proline1.257.9
Serine0.7838.9
Hydroxyproline0.2411.9

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

1.4g
Saturated
3.2g
Monounsaturated
2.6g
Polyunsaturated
Omega Fatty Acids
EPA (20:5 n-3)0.003 g
DHA (22:6 n-3)0.005 g
ALA (18:3 n-3)0.14 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)0.007 g
⚠ Trans fat: 0.13 g per 100g. WHO recommends less than 1% of total energy from trans fats.

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Turkey” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Vitamin B6 loses up to 40% when simmered. Roasted retains 70%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

24
Insulin Index
Low Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 24
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Macro Model ●● Estimated from macronutrient composition (R²=0.49)

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Poultry Meat” category.

9.9
kg CO₂e / kg
High Impact
12.2
m² land / kg
Land Use
660
L water / kg
Water Use
65.6
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions9.9 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use12.2 m² / kg
Water Use660 L / kg
Eutrophication48.7 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification65.6 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Meat

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Meat” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
755
2.
643
3.
571
4.
546
5.
539
6.
532
7.
527
8.
516
9.
510
10.
498

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+56%
1961: 156 kcal2023: 244 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw?

Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw contains 147 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 20.0g of protein (54% of calories), 7.4g of fat (45%), and 0.14g of carbohydrates (0%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw is Niacin (B3), providing 8.8 mg per 100g (55% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Vitamin B6 (52% DV). Our database tracks 73 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw high in protein?

With 20.0g per 100 grams, Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw is a high-protein food. Protein accounts for 54% of its total calories, making it suitable for diets focused on protein intake.

How much fiber is in Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw?

Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw?

Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw has a low insulin response (II: 24) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This means it triggers relatively little insulin secretion, which may be relevant for those managing insulin sensitivity or following low-insulin dietary strategies. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.