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Turkey drumstick meat
Calories & nutrition facts
retail parts, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 118 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 41%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 4 g 5%
- Saturated fat 1.1 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 87 mg 4%
- Cholesterol 79 mg 26%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 20 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.4 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.19 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.3 mg 23%
- Niacin (B3) 5 mg 31%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 22%
- Vitamin B6 0.36 mg 21%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 1.9 µg 79%
- Choline 75.6 mg 14%
Minerals
- Calcium 10 mg 1%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 22 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 158 mg 13%
- Potassium 220 mg 5%
- Zinc 3.1 mg 28%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 21.2 µg 39%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 | 21 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 133 | 23 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| 1 × drumstick | 356 g | 420 | 73 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 267 | 46 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 67 | 12 g | 0 g | 2.2 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 400 | 70 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 533 | 93 g | 0 g | 18 g |
Similar foods
- Turkey drumstick with skinretail parts, meat, raw141 kcal / 100 g
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- Chicken drumstick meatbroiler, meat, raw116 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken drumstickbroilers or fryers, meat and skin, raw161 kcal / 100 g
- Smoked turkey drumstickcooked, with skin, bone removed200 kcal / 100 g
- Dark turkey meat with skinall classes, raw160 kcal / 100 g
- Dark turkey meatall classes, raw127 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Turkey drumstick meat
How do you roast turkey drumstick meat so it stays tender?
Roast bone-in drumsticks at 180°C, uncovered, until the thickest part reaches 75°C without touching the bone; large ones often take 75–100 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before carving, and cover loosely with foil if the skin browns too quickly.
Can you cook turkey drumstick meat in a slow cooker?
Yes. Put the drumsticks over chopped onion with a little stock, cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours, until the meat is very tender and reaches 75°C at the thickest point. The resulting juices make a good gravy.
How do you braise turkey drumstick meat?
Brown the meat in a heavy pan, add onion and enough stock to come part-way up the drumsticks, then cover and simmer gently for about 1½–2 hours. It is ready when the meat is tender and the centre reaches 75°C.
How can you tell when turkey drumstick meat is cooked?
Use a meat thermometer in the thickest part, keeping it clear of the bone: it should read 75°C. If you do not have one, cut into the thickest area; the meat should be steaming hot throughout, with no raw-looking centre.
How long does raw turkey drumstick meat keep in the fridge?
Keep it covered on the bottom shelf of the fridge and cook it within 1–2 days of buying. Once cooked, cool leftovers promptly, refrigerate in a covered container and use within 3–4 days.
What dishes work well with turkey drumstick meat?
Its rich, savoury flavour suits a Sunday roast with roast potatoes and gravy, or a slow-cooked stew with carrots, leeks and barley. Shred leftover cooked meat into a pie filling or a broth-based soup.
Can you use turkey drumstick meat instead of chicken legs?
Yes: use it in stews, casseroles or traybakes, but allow more cooking time because turkey drumsticks are often larger and their meat benefits from slow cooking. Check the thickest part reaches 75°C before serving.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172875 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
