What is Turkey Breast? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Turkey Breast?

Turkey is a poultry and popular in North America. This bird has both white and dark meat. Turkey breast comes from the chest of the turkey and is white and lean. The texture can be a bit dry and has a texture very similar to chicken breast. The flavor is is bland and slightly gamey. Turkey breast is usually roasted, or sliced thin as a deli meat and served on sandwiches, as a main course and in multiple savory dishes.

What does Turkey Breast 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.

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turkey breast

turkey broth

Turkey broth is made by simmering turkey meat and turkey bones with celery, carrots and onions. The result is a flavorful light brown broth with a bit of fat and a flavor that is meaty, umami and salty. Turkey broth is used in soups and stews and to thicken sauces, or use as a cooking liquid.

honey

Honey is made by the honey bee. The bees collect flower nectar and then deposit it into the honeycombs in the beehive. Once inside the honeycomb, the nectar breaks down into simple sugars. Evaporation via the fanning of the bees wings and the shape of the honeycomb helps excess liquid to evaporate, creating the sweet syrup that is used around the world. Honey is an amber color that can vary from pale yellow to dark brown. The texture is of an extra thick syrup. All honey is sweet, but the flavor can change considerably from floral to herbal and even nutty, depending on the flowers that the bees collected honey from. Honey is used in both sweet and savory dishes, as well as in tea as a sweetener.

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.

cornstarch

Cornstarch is obtained from the endosperm of the corn kernel. This is the main body and juicy part of the kernel. Cornstarch is a fine, white powder with a squeaky texture and neutral flavor. It is used in many foods, particularly in America. Cornstarch makes an easy thickener for liquids, such as sauces and an excellent binding agent for baked goods. In the 1800's cornstarch was used for starching laundry, making the clothing appear stiff and professional.

additives

Additives are added to food items in small quantities to improve the flavor, change the texture, enhance appearance, or preserve the item. Additives are both natural and artificial. Natural additives have been used for a long time, while many artificial ones were discovered in the 19th century. There are numerous artificial additives including soy lecithin, guar gum, ascorbic acid and sodium nitrite.

Turkey Breast Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Slice16g

Slice

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	17kcal	1%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	8mg	3%
Sodium	144mg	6%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Turkey Breast?

1 Slice of Turkey Breast contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Turkey Breast?

1 Slice of Turkey Breast contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Turkey Breast?

1 Slice of Turkey Breast contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Turkey Breast?

1 Slice of Turkey Breast contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Slice of Turkey Breast?

There are 17 calories in 1 Slice of Turkey Breast.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Turkey Breast?

There are 30 calories in 1 oz of Turkey Breast.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Turkey Breast?

There are 481 calories in 1 pound of Turkey Breast.