All about turkey > Nutrition

There are a few little differences, depending on whether you prefer white or dark meat.

Nutritional content of roasted skinless white meat, per 100 g

• Energy: 148.58 calories
• Fat: 3.22 g
• Calcium: 19 mg
• Sodium: 64 mg
• Carbohydrates: 0
• Fiber: 0 g

 Nutritional content of roasted skinless dark meat, per 100 g

• Energy: 179.26 calories
• Protein: 28.57
• Fat: 7.22 g
• Calcium: 32 mg
• Sodium: 79 mg
• Carbohydrates: 0
• Fiber: 0 g

Turkey makes a perfect addition to a healthy diet. Low in fat with a good lipid balance, the meat not marbled with fat, it is low in calories and cholesterol: two important advantages as we look for light, savory products. Of course, we're talking about turkey without the skin!

Meat with lots to offer
Turkey is as lean as fish - lean fish, that is, not a nice salmon steak! Turkey and fish are both recommended for dieters trying to shed excess pounds.

150 g of turkey provides 13% of our daily recommended allowances of vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, PP, E and C.

A turkey scallop provides 50% of an adult's daily protein requirements. 

Mineral content

• Turkey is one of the best meat sources of magnesium: 100 g of turkey provides 7% of the RDA (recommended daily allowance).
• As for selenium, 0.025 mg/100 g, which represents 54% of a man's RDA and 68% of a woman's.
• Low in sodium: 49 mg/100 g.
• Significant phosphorus and potassium content. 

Turkey is a valuable ally for the health and fitness of every member of the family, no matter what their age.