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Turkey thigh
Calories & nutrition facts
from whole bird, meat only, roasted
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 165 kcal —
- Protein 28 g 55%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 6 g 8%
- Saturated fat 1.8 g 9%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 104 mg 5%
- Cholesterol 128 mg 43%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.3 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.07 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.38 mg 29%
- Niacin (B3) 6.7 mg 42%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1 mg 20%
- Vitamin B6 0.44 mg 26%
- Folate (B9) 9 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 1.7 µg 69%
- Choline 95.8 mg 17%
Minerals
- Calcium 17 mg 1%
- Iron 1.4 mg 8%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 212 mg 17%
- Potassium 227 mg 5%
- Zinc 3.5 mg 32%
- Copper 0.13 mg 14%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 31.4 µg 57%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 165 | 28 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 140 | 24 g | 0 g | 5.1 g |
| 1 × thigh | 319 g | 526 | 88 g | 0 g | 19 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 281 | 47 g | 0 g | 10 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 70 | 12 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 421 | 71 g | 0 g | 15 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 561 | 94 g | 0 g | 21 g |
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Questions about Turkey thigh
How long does turkey thigh take to cook in the oven?
Roast a bone-in thigh at 200 °C for about 75–90 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches 75 °C without the thermometer touching bone. Rest it for 10 minutes before carving; a boneless piece will cook faster.
How do you keep turkey thigh moist when roasting it?
Roast it skin-side up and baste once or twice with the pan juices. If the skin browns before the centre is cooked, cover it loosely with foil; resting the meat before carving helps keep the juices in.
Should you cook turkey thigh with the skin on or take it off?
Leave the skin on while roasting for a crisp, browned surface, then remove it at the table if you prefer. For a stew or curry, skinless thigh is easier to eat and makes the cooking liquid less greasy.
Can you cook turkey thigh in a slow cooker?
Yes. Put the thigh over sliced onions with a little stock, cover and cook on low for about 6–8 hours, until it is tender and reaches 75 °C at the thickest point. The skin will not crisp, so brown it under a hot grill if you want.
What goes well with turkey thigh?
Its rich flavour suits sage, thyme, garlic and lemon. Serve roast thigh with roast potatoes and root vegetables, or shred slow-cooked meat into a pie, soup or curry.
How should you store cooked turkey thigh?
Cool leftovers promptly, put them in a covered container and refrigerate within two hours; eat within three days. Freeze portions if you will not use them in that time, and reheat until steaming hot throughout.
Is turkey thigh a good source of zinc?
Yes. Turkey thigh is high in zinc, providing 3.5 mg per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171532 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
