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Turkey Back (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
227

Protein
28 g
Excellent source

Carbohydrate
0 g

Fat
11.7 g

Cholesterol
135 mg

Sodium
86 mg
Low sodium

Potassium
222 mg
Source

Iron
0.7 mg
Source

Phosphorus
164 mg
Source

Magnesium
12 mg

Zinc
2.7 mg
Excellent source

Selenium
11 mcg
Good source

Vitamin B6
0.2 mg
Source

Vitamin B12
2.0 mcg
Excellent source

*Niacin
10.7 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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