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Ground turkey
Calories & nutrition facts
93% lean, 7% fat, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 150 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 37%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 8.3 g 11%
- Saturated fat 2.2 g 11%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 69 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 74 mg 25%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 22 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.4 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.11 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.07 mg 6%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.19 mg 14%
- Niacin (B3) 5.4 mg 34%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1 mg 20%
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg 21%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 1.2 µg 50%
- Choline 53 mg 10%
Minerals
- Calcium 21 mg 2%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 193 mg 15%
- Potassium 213 mg 5%
- Zinc 2.5 mg 23%
- Copper 0.11 mg 12%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 19 µg 35%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 150 | 19 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 170 | 21 g | 0 g | 9.4 g |
| 1 × lb | 453 g | 680 | 85 g | 0 g | 38 g |
| 1 × serving (cooked from 4 oz) | 85 g | 128 | 16 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 339 | 42 g | 0 g | 19 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 85 | 11 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 509 | 64 g | 0 g | 28 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 678 | 85 g | 0 g | 38 g |
Similar foods
- Ground turkey patties93% lean, 7% fat, broiled207 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey mince5-10% fat, raw157 kcal / 100 g
- Ground beef93% lean meat / 7% fat, raw152 kcal / 100 g
- Ground chickenraw143 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken minceraw147 kcal / 100 g
- Minced chicken8 % fat, raw145 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey meatall classes, raw116 kcal / 100 g
- Minced meatraw, av222 kcal / 100 g
- Beef mince~5-10% fat, raw163 kcal / 100 g
- Chopped meataverage of beef, veal, pork, poultry, raw111 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Ground turkey
How do you stop ground turkey from drying out when you cook it?
Choose mince with some fat rather than the leanest option, and avoid cooking it for longer than needed. For meatballs or burgers, a little grated onion or a spoonful of yoghurt helps keep the mixture moist.
How long should you cook ground turkey in a frying pan?
Break it into small pieces and fry over a medium-high heat for about 8–10 minutes, stirring until no pink remains. For safety, check that the centre reaches 75 °C.
Can you use ground turkey to make burgers?
Yes. Shape it gently into patties, season well and cook over a medium heat until the centre reaches 75 °C; turkey mince is leaner than many burger mixtures, so avoid pressing the patties flat as they cook.
What dishes can you make with ground turkey?
Use it in chilli, tacos, meatballs, pasta sauce or a shepherd’s pie-style bake. Brown the mince first, then simmer it in the sauce so it takes on the seasoning.
Can you substitute ground turkey for ground beef?
Yes, in most sauces, chilli and fillings. Turkey mince is leaner in flavour, so brown it well and add a little oil if the pan looks dry; ground beef has 7 g fat per 100 g, compared with 8.3 g in ground turkey.
How should you store ground turkey?
Keep it chilled and use it within a day or two of buying, or freeze it in a sealed pack. Defrost it in the fridge and cook it promptly; keep raw mince and its juices away from ready-to-eat food.
Is ground turkey the same as turkey mince?
Yes. “Ground turkey” and “turkey mince” both mean turkey meat chopped finely, though the fat content can differ between packs.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172850 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
