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Turkey egg
Calories & nutrition facts
whole, fresh, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 171 kcal —
- Protein 14 g 27%
- Carbohydrate 1.2 g 0%
- Fat 12 g 15%
- Saturated fat 3.6 g 18%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 151 mg 7%
- Cholesterol 933 mg 311%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 166 µg 18%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.11 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.47 mg 36%
- Niacin (B3) 0.02 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.9 mg 38%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 71 µg 18%
- Vitamin B12 1.7 µg 70%
Minerals
- Calcium 99 mg 8%
- Iron 4.1 mg 23%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 170 mg 14%
- Potassium 142 mg 3%
- Zinc 1.6 mg 14%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 34.3 µg 62%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 171 | 14 g | 1.2 g | 12 g |
| 1 × egg | 79 g | 135 | 11 g | 0.9 g | 9.4 g |
| 2 × egg | 158 g | 270 | 22 g | 1.8 g | 19 g |
| ½ × egg | 39.5 g | 68 | 5.4 g | 0.5 g | 4.7 g |
| 3 × egg | 237 g | 405 | 32 g | 2.7 g | 28 g |
| 4 × egg | 316 g | 540 | 43 g | 3.6 g | 38 g |
Similar foods
- Whole turkey eggraw163 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey meatall classes, raw116 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey legtom, meat only, raw127 kcal / 100 g
- Whole eggraw, fresh143 kcal / 100 g
- Whole turkeyno skin, raw109 kcal / 100 g
- Quail eggwhole, fresh, raw158 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken eggsemi organic, whole, raw120 kcal / 100 g
- Duck eggwhole, raw164 kcal / 100 g
- Eggraw140 kcal / 100 g
- Egg yolkraw, fresh322 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Turkey egg
Can you cook a turkey egg like a hen’s egg?
Yes. Fry or scramble it as you would a hen’s egg, allowing a little longer because it is usually larger. For a hard-boiled egg, simmer until the white and yolk are completely firm, then cool it in cold water.
How do you use a turkey egg in baking?
Use it by weight rather than swapping one turkey egg for one hen’s egg: turkey eggs are larger, so one can add too much liquid to a recipe. Beat the egg, weigh the amount the recipe needs, and save any extra for an omelette.
How can you tell whether a turkey egg is fresh?
Choose one with an intact, clean shell and no unpleasant smell. Once cracked, a fresh egg has a firm white and a rounded yolk; discard it if it smells off or looks unusual.
How should you store turkey eggs?
Keep them in their shells in the fridge, ideally in their original carton, and avoid leaving them at room temperature for long. Once cracked, refrigerate the contents in a covered container and use promptly.
Why are turkey eggs harder to find than hen’s eggs?
Turkeys lay fewer eggs than hens, and they are mainly raised for meat, so their eggs are less commonly sold for eating. They are typically larger than hen’s eggs and often have speckled shells.
What do turkey eggs taste like?
They taste much like hen’s eggs, though some people find them richer. Their larger size makes them useful for a filling breakfast, such as scrambled eggs or an omelette.
Are turkey eggs more nutritious than hen’s eggs?
Per 100 g, turkey eggs have 14 g of protein, compared with 12.3 g in whole hen’s eggs. They are also a source of selenium, riboflavin and vitamin B12.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172192 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
