Turkey, dark meat, raw

Turkey dark meat comes mainly from the legs and thighs. The figures here describe the meat in its raw form. It mainly provides protein, with some fat, alongside vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 20g of protein, 2.5g of fat, 0.8g of saturated fat and 2µg of vitamin B12.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues, while vitamin B12 supports normal nerve function and red blood cell formation. Cooking changes the water content and therefore the amount of nutrients per weight of meat. Added salt, sauces or cooking fats can also change the nutritional content of the finished dish. Full nutritional figures for the raw meat are in the tables below.