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Turkey breast deli meat
Calories & nutrition facts
cooked, sliced
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 118 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 42%
- Carbohydrate 2.6 g 1%
- Fat 2 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.9 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.3 g —
- Sodium 1139 mg 50%
- Cholesterol 45.6 mg 15%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.16 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.13 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 7.2 mg 45%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.32 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.25 mg 15%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.82 µg 34%
- Choline 30.1 mg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 7 mg 1%
- Iron 0.42 mg 2%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 274 mg 22%
- Potassium 260 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.93 mg 8%
- Copper 0.04 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 26 µg 47%
Similar foods
- Turkey breast slicesprepackaged106 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey breast cold cutscooked, cured, smoked107 kcal / 100 g
- Deli turkey
- Chicken breast deli meatcooked, extra lean96 kcal / 100 g
- Sliced turkey pastramideli-meat139 kcal / 100 g
- Sliced chicken deli meatcooked175 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken breastdeli, rotisserie seasoned, sliced, prepackaged98 kcal / 100 g
- Smoked turkey breastlemon pepper flavor, 97% fat-free95 kcal / 100 g
- Smoked turkeythin slices98 kcal / 100 g
- Cooked ham deli meatsliced122 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Turkey breast deli meat
How much turkey breast deli meat is a typical serving?
For a sandwich, around 50–75 g—roughly 3–5 thin slices—is a practical portion. That gives 10 g of protein and 570 mg of sodium.
Does turkey breast deli meat need cooking before you eat it?
No: it is sold ready to eat, so you can put it straight into sandwiches or salads. If you heat it, warm it until steaming hot throughout and eat it promptly.
How do you stop turkey breast deli meat drying out in a toastie?
Layer it between the cheese and bread rather than putting it directly against the hot pan, and cook over a medium heat until the bread is golden and the cheese melts. A little mustard or chutney also keeps the filling from tasting dry.
What goes well with turkey breast deli meat in a sandwich?
Try it with cranberry sauce and soft cheese, or with mustard, lettuce and sliced tomato. It also works in a club sandwich, a wrap, or chopped into a pasta salad.
How should you store turkey breast deli meat once opened?
Keep it covered in the fridge, separate from raw meat, and use it within three to five days or by the use-by date if that comes sooner. If it has been left at room temperature for more than two hours, discard it.
Is turkey breast deli meat saltier than sliced turkey breast?
This turkey breast deli meat has 1139 mg of sodium per 100 g; the listed sliced turkey breast has 898 mg. Salt levels differ between products, so comparing the nutrition information is useful when choosing.
Is turkey breast deli meat more filling than chicken breast deli meat?
Both provide substantial protein: this turkey has 21 g per 100 g, compared with 17.1 g in the listed chicken breast deli meat. The turkey also has 118 kcal, while the chicken has 96 kcal.
Can you freeze turkey breast deli meat?
Yes. Freeze it in small, airtight portions with baking paper between slices so you can separate them easily; thaw in the fridge and use within a day, without refreezing.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 1172 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
