According to this article:
WHFoods: Turkey, turkey is white meat (breast), high in protein, and good source for Omega 3 fatty acid.
One of the great advantages of turkey is that much of the fat can be easily removed making it a very lean source of protein. We recommend roasting turkey to keep it moist and bring out is best flavor. Turkey dries out quickly so it is important not to overcook it; it is also important not to undercook it. For more on the Healthiest Way of Cooking Turkey see the How to Enjoy section below. While usually associated with the holidays, turkey can be enjoyed year round.
This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Turkey provides for each of the nutrients of which it is a good, very good, or excellent source according to our Food Rating System. Additional information about the amount of these nutrients provided by Turkey can be found in the
Food Rating System Chart. A link that takes you to the In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Turkey, featuring information over 80 nutrients, can be found under the Food Rating System Chart.
Turkey
4.00 oz-wt
113.40 grams
153.09 calories |
Nutrient | Amount | DV
(%) | Nutrient
Density | World's Healthiest
Foods Rating |
tryptophan | 0.38 g | 118.8 | 14.0 | excellent |
protein | 34.09 g | 68.2 | 8.0 | excellent |
selenium | 36.40 mcg | 52.0 | 6.1 | very good |
vitamin B3 (niacin) | 8.50 mg | 42.5 | 5.0 | very good |
vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | 0.64 mg | 32.0 | 3.8 | very good |
phosphorus | 254.01 mg | 25.4 | 3.0 | good |
zinc | 1.97 mg | 13.1 | 1.5 | good |
World's Healthiest
Foods Rating | Rule |
excellent | DV>=75% | OR | Density>=7.6 | AND | DV>=10% |
very good | DV>=50% | OR | Density>=3.4 | AND | DV>=5% |
good | DV>=25% | OR | Density>=1.5 | AND | DV>=2.5% |
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Make sure to serve turkey roasted and fully cooked. Wait 15-20 minutes before carving, and enjoy!
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