In this post & video I am going to analyse the nutrition facts of roasted turkey and explain some of its health benefits.
Roasted turkey is a favourite food item for many people especially during Christmas.
Contents
Vitamins, minerals & health benefits | Nutritional profile | Water | Carbohydrates | Fat & Protein | Energy | Conclusion |
Vitamins, minerals & Health benefits
Let us first look at the vitamins present in this food item. Roasted turkey is a good source of majority of the B vitamins.
Let us take 6 ounces of roasted turkey weighing 170 grams as the reference for this video.
It contains 102% daily value of niacin which is 2% more than what an adult needs in a day.
Roasted turkey is an excellent source of other B vitamins such as B12, B6, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and an essential nutrient choline. These vitamins play a vital role in our metabolism.
Roasted turkey is also a good source of several essential minerals.
It contains 92% of the daily value of selenium. Selenium is an essential trace mineral. It is a constituent of selenoproteins that play critical roles in the production of DNA & in protecting cells against oxidative damage. These proteins also play an important role in thyroid hormone metabolism and reproduction.
Zinc, phosphorus and copper are present in this food item in excellent amounts.
Zinc helps our immune system in fighting with viruses & bacteria. The main function of phosphorus is in the formation of bones and teeth. Copper works with iron in helping our body form red blood cells. It also aids in iron absorption.
Roasted turkey is a moderately good source of minerals such as magnesium, iron and potassium.
Beware of the sodium present in this food item.
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Nutritional profile of roasted turkey
| Percentage | 6 Ounce 170 g | |
| Water | 63.5% | 108 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.06% | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 0% | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0% | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 7.39% | 12.6 g |
| Protein | 28.6% | 48.6 g |
| Energy | – | 322 Cal/ 1344 kJ |
Water
Close to 64% of its total weight is occupied by water. 6-ounce roasted turkey weighing 170 grams contain 108 grams of water.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are present in negligible amounts at just 0.06%. Fibre & sugars are non existent in this food item.
Fat & Protein
Just about 7.4% of the total weight of roasted turkey is fat. 6 Ounces of this food item provides about 12.5 grams of fat which is not very high.
Roasted turkey contains excellent amount of protein at 28.6% of its total weight. 6 Ounce turkey provides about 49 grams of protein.
Energy
Roasted turkey falls under moderate energy foods category thanks to its high-water content.
6 Ounce roasted turkey provides about 322 Calories or 1344 kilo Joules of energy.
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Conclusion
Overall roasted turkey is a good source of several vitamins, minerals and protein.
I would suggest you to eat roasted turkey occasionally not beyond 6 ounces with other fibre rich foods.
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