Turkey Thigh (skinless, roasted)

This nutrient information has been updated based on an extensive analysis conducted in conjunction with Health Canada and reflects the new turkey nutrient data available on Health Canada’s Canadian Nutrient File website.

Dark turkey meat is considered a favourite for those that know that this meat is particularly moist. Often bypassed by white meat lovers, the dark turkey meat is tasty and nutritious in its own right.

Nutritional Information
Per 100 g

Amount

Claim

Calories

189

Protein

28 g

Excellent source

Carbohydrate

0 g

Fat

7.6 g

Low fat, Lean

Cholesterol

123 mg

Sodium

68 mg

Low sodium

Potassium

309 mg

Source

Iron

1.0 mg

Source

Phosphorus

215 mg

Good source

Magnesium

18 mg

Source

Zinc

3.1 mg

Excellent source

Selenium

23 mcg

Excellent source

Vitamin B6

0.2 mg

Source

Vitamin B12

1.9 mcg

Excellent source

*Niacin

12.1 NE

Excellent source

*NE (niacin equivalent) is the unit used to express niacin content of food. It represents preformed niacin plus tryptophan equivalents.

Source: Health Canada. 2010.
Canadian Nutrient File [on line]:
www.healthcanada.gc.ca/cnf.

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