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Nutritional Profile of Raw Whole Turkey (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
We got 76 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Whole Turkey (Dark Meat, Meat Only).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- gamma-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for 13 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin D3 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
- Proline (Amino Acids)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Poultry Products) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for four nutrients.
These are
- Sucrose (Carbohydrates)
- delta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin D3 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Starch (Carbohydrates)
- Water (Water)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- gamma-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Whole Turkey (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Whole Turkey (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Whole Turkey (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Whole Turkey (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Whole Turkey (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Whole Turkey (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Whole Turkey (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
In food category: Poultry Products
| Carbohydrates (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 142 | 2495 |
| Starch | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 11 | 527 |
| Sucrose | 100 mg | 28.3 mg | 8 | 440 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 100 mg | 28.3 mg | 41 | 1666 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 756 mg | 214.3 mg | 494 | 2138 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 613 mg | 173.8 mg | 429 | 1902 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 683 mg | 193.6 mg | 421 | 2163 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.5 g | 708.7 mg | 412 | 1498 |
| Saturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 39 | 530 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 57 | 700 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 144 | 1126 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 438 mg | 124.2 mg | 427 | 1843 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 190 mg | 53.9 mg | 409 | 1501 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 669 mg | 189.7 mg | 456 | 2174 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 69 mg | 19.6 mg | 372 | 914 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 134 | 464 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 42 | 420 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 33 | 194 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 19 | 336 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 145 | 258 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 524 mg | 148.6 mg | 416 | 1870 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 234 | 928 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1.2 g | 326 mg | 73 | 136 |
| Arginine | 1.2 g | 340.2 mg | 84 | 191 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.7 g | 481.9 mg | 109 | 219 |
| Cystine | 201 mg | 57 mg | 154 | 295 |
| Glutamic Acid | 2.9 g | 819.3 mg | 137 | 353 |
| Glycine | 908 mg | 257.4 mg | 126 | 249 |
| Histidine | 577 mg | 163.6 mg | 179 | 464 |
| Isoleucine | 610 mg | 172.9 mg | 149 | 457 |
| Leucine | 1.5 g | 419.6 mg | 97 | 197 |
| Lysine | 1.8 g | 499 mg | 98 | 179 |
| Methionine | 556 mg | 157.6 mg | 165 | 414 |
| Phenylalanine | 686 mg | 194.5 mg | 178 | 408 |
| Proline | 1.2 g | 326 mg | 54 | 153 |
| Serine | 843 mg | 239 mg | 107 | 268 |
| Threonine | 773 mg | 219.1 mg | 132 | 323 |
| Tryptophan | 227 mg | 64.4 mg | 117 | 238 |
| Tyrosine | 632 mg | 179.2 mg | 181 | 439 |
| Valine | 680 mg | 192.8 mg | 146 | 421 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 21.3 g | 6 g | 192 | 325 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 7 µg | 2 µg | 56 | 448 |
| Folate, food | 7 µg | 2 µg | 40 | 282 |
| Folate, total | 7 µg | 2 µg | 49 | 387 |
| Niacin | 5.7 mg | 1.6 mg | 277 | 629 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 935 µg | 265.1 µg | 96 | 285 |
| Riboflavin | 255 µg | 72.3 µg | 104 | 556 |
| Thiamin | 62 µg | 17.6 µg | 139 | 822 |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1 µg | 0.6 µg | 58 | 523 |
| Vitamin B6 | 440 µg | 124.7 µg | 169 | 541 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 120 µg | 34 µg | 113 | 632 |
| delta-Tocopherol | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 8 | 227 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 28 | 432 |
| gamma-Tocotrienol | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 16 | 95 |
| Retinol | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 91 | 468 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 43 IU | 12.2 IU | 140 | 995 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 93 | 700 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 10 | 160 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 13 IU | 3.7 IU | 19 | 194 |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 10 | 103 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 46 | 540 |
| Copper, Cu | 92 µg | 26.1 µg | 109 | 757 |
| Iron, Fe | 1 mg | 294.8 µg | 162 | 817 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25 mg | 7.1 mg | 15 | 322 |
| Manganese, Mn | 14 µg | 4 µg | 70 | 1016 |
| Phosphorus, P | 176 mg | 49.9 mg | 110 | 488 |
| Potassium, K | 226 mg | 64.1 mg | 124 | 672 |
| Selenium, Se | 22.4 µg | 6.4 µg | 161 | 467 |
| Sodium, Na | 124 mg | 35.2 mg | 252 | 1025 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.6 mg | 734.3 µg | 106 | 654 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 22.4 mg | 100 | 302 |
| Choline | 69.6 mg | 19.7 mg | 127 | 465 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 76 g | 21.5 g | 11 | 836 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1 g | 292 mg | 69 | 557 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 108 kcal | 30.6 kcal | 221 | 580 |
| KJ (Energy) | 453 kj | 128.4 kj | 251 | 735 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Whole Turkey (Dark Meat, Meat Only)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 85.0 g | 3.0 oz |
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| Chicken Or Turkey | No of Nutrients |
(With Barbecue Sauce, Skin Eaten) | 53 |
(With Barbecue Sauce, Skin Not Eaten) | 52 |
| Diced Turkey | No of Nutrients |
(Light & Dark Meat, Seasoned) | 61 |
| Ground Turkey | No of Nutrients |
(85% Lean, 15% Fat, Patties) | 106 |
(93% Lean, 7% Fat, Patties) | 106 |
(Fat Free, Patties) | 100 |
| 106 | |
| 49 | |
(85% Lean, 15% Fat) | 106 |
(93% Lean, 7% Fat) | 127 |
(Fat Free) | 100 |
| 104 | |
(85% Lean, 15% Fat) | 104 |
(93% Lean, 7% Fat) | 104 |
(Fat Free) | 98 |
| Turkey | No of Nutrients |
(Breaded, Light Meat, Skin Eaten) | 52 |
(Breaded, Light Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 51 |
(Breaded, Light Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 52 |
(With Broth, Meat Only) | 69 |
(Light Meat, Skin Eaten) | 46 |
(Light Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Light Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 44 |
(Battered, Light Or Dark Meat, Skin Eaten) | 50 |
(Battered, Light Or Dark Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 49 |
(Battered, Light Or Dark Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 50 |
(Dark Meat From Whole, Meat & Skin, With Added Solution) | 106 |
(Dark Meat From Whole, Meat Only, With Added Solution) | 101 |
(Dark Meat, Meat & Skin) | 105 |
(Mechanically Deboned, From Turkey Frames) | 55 |
(With Added Solution, Light Meat, From Whole, Meat & Skin) | 104 |
(With Added Solution, Light Meat, From Whole, Meat Only) | 93 |
(Back, Meat Only) | 55 |
(Breast, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Giblets) | 102 |
(Light Meat, Meat & Skin) | 105 |
(Light Meat) | 95 |
(Meat & Skin, With Added Solution) | 105 |
(Meat & Skin) | 103 |
(Meat Only, With Added Solution) | 97 |
(Meat Only) | 95 |
(Neck, Meat Only) | 69 |
(Skin, Light & Dark) | 108 |
(Wing, Meat Only) | 93 |
(All Classes, Light Meat) | 95 |
(Dark Meat From Whole, Meat & Skin, With Added Solution) | 101 |
(Dark Meat, Meat Only, With Added Solution) | 95 |
(Dark Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 47 |
(Light & Dark Meat, Skin Eaten) | 46 |
(Light & Dark Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Light & Dark Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 46 |
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| Turkey | No of Nutrients |
(Light Meat, Skin Eaten) | 46 |
(Light Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Light Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 46 |
(Skin Eaten, Dark Meat) | 47 |
(Skin Not Eaten, Dark Meat) | 44 |
(With Added Solution, Light Meat, From Whole, Meat & Skin) | 98 |
(With Added Solution, Light Meat, From Whole, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Back, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Breast, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Dark Meat, Meat & Skin) | 102 |
(Dark Meat) | 94 |
(Light Meat, Meat & Skin) | 99 |
(Meat & Skin, With Added Solution) | 101 |
(Meat & Skin) | 100 |
(Meat Only, With Added Solution) | 95 |
(Meat Only) | 95 |
(Skin, Light & Dark) | 101 |
(Wing, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Neck, Meat Only) | 66 |
(Light Or Dark Meat, Skin & Bone Removed) | 46 |
(Light Or Dark Meat, Skin Eaten) | 40 |
(Light Or Dark Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 41 |
(Light Or Dark Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 40 |
(With Skin, Light Or Dark Meat, Bone Removed) | 44 |
(Light Or Dark Meat, Skin Not Eaten) | 48 |
(Light Or Dark Meat, Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 48 |
(Not Further Specified) | 44 |
| Turkey & Gravy | No of Nutrients |
| 58 | |
| Turkey Back | No of Nutrients |
| 46 | |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat & Skin) | 106 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 101 |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 66 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat & Skin) | 101 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
| Turkey Breast | No of Nutrients |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 63 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 90 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 95 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 94 |
(With Added Solution, Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 107 |
(With Added Solution, Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 97 |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 60 |
(Pre-Basted, Meat & Skin) | 60 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 88 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 98 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
(With Added Solution, Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 97 |
| Turkey Canned | No of Nutrients |
| 44 | |
| Turkey Drumsticks | No of Nutrients |
(Skin Eaten) | 41 |
(Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 45 |
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| Turkey Drumsticks | No of Nutrients |
(From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 93 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 86 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 99 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 101 |
(From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 86 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 100 |
(Skin Eaten) | 45 |
(Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 45 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Skin Eaten) | 41 |
(With Skin, Bone Removed) | 46 |
| Turkey Fryer-Roasters | No of Nutrients |
(Meat & Skin) | 66 |
| Turkey Giblets | No of Nutrients |
(Whole) | 96 |
| Turkey Gizzard | No of Nutrients |
(All Classes) | 98 |
(All Classes) | 93 |
| Turkey Heart | No of Nutrients |
(All Classes) | 102 |
(All Classes) | 91 |
| Turkey Leg | No of Nutrients |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 63 |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 66 |
| Turkey Light Or Dark Meat | No of Nutrients |
(Skin Eaten) | 48 |
| Turkey Liver | No of Nutrients |
(All Classes) | 103 |
(All Classes) | 94 |
| Turkey Neck | No of Nutrients |
| 42 | |
| Turkey Nuggets | No of Nutrients |
| 51 | |
| Turkey Roast | No of Nutrients |
(Boneless, Seasoned, Light & Dark Meat) | 60 |
| Turkey Skin | No of Nutrients |
(From Retail Parts, From Dark Meat) | 101 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole, Light & Dark) | 108 |
(From Retail Parts, From Dark Meat) | 101 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole, Light & Dark) | 100 |
| Turkey Sticks | No of Nutrients |
(Battered, Breaded) | 60 |
| Turkey Tail | No of Nutrients |
| 46 | |
| Turkey Thighs | No of Nutrients |
(Skin Eaten) | 49 |
(Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 41 |
(From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 74 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 100 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 96 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 101 |
(From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Pre-Basted, Meat & Skin) | 60 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 88 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 103 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
| Turkey Wings | No of Nutrients |
(Skin Eaten) | 45 |
(Skin Not Eaten) | 44 |
(Unspecified If Skin Eaten) | 41 |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 63 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 106 |
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(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 98 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 94 |
(All Classes, Meat & Skin) | 66 |
(Retail Parts, Meat & Skin) | 103 |
(Retail Parts, Meat Only) | 100 |
(With Added Solution, From Whole Bird, Meat Only) | 95 |
(Skin Eaten) | 41 |
(With Skin, Bone Removed) | 46 |
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