What is Turkey? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Turkey?

Turkey is a poultry and popular in North America. This bird has both white and dark meat. The white meat is in the breast and the dark meat is in the legs. The texture is similar to chicken, but more dry. White turkey meat is considered lean, due to its lower fat content. Turkey must be cooked and should never be eaten raw. The whole bird can be roasted. The flavor is bland and slightly gamey. The skin will be crisped and flavorful. Much can be done to boost the flavor, such as brining, smoking and seasoning the bird.

What does Turkey Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

turkey

vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is obtained by extracting oil from seeds. Types of vegetable oil include canola, sunflower, corn, and safflower. Light and with a neutral taste, vegetable oils are used to fry foods, or can be used to lightly coat meats and vegetables before roasting. Vegetable oils are also used as ingredients in salad dressings and sauces.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Turkey Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	45kcal	2%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	8g	11%
Cholesterol	29mg	10%
Sodium	29mg	1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Turkey?

1 oz of Turkey contains 8 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Turkey?

1 oz of Turkey contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Turkey?

1 oz of Turkey contains 1 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Turkey?

1 oz of Turkey contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Turkey?

There are 45 calories in 1 oz of Turkey.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Turkey?

There are 721 calories in 1 pound of Turkey.

How many calories are in 1 turkey of Turkey?

There are 6061 calories in 1 turkey of Turkey.