Meat & Poultry · per 100g
A versatile and lean poultry staple, whole turkey provides a dense source of high-quality protein that serves as a foundational element for tissue repair and muscle maintenance.
Niacin, C22:6,n-3
Niacin, Pantothenic acid
C20:5,n-3, Potassium
Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The turkey is one of only two domesticated birds native to the New World, and its name likely stems from a 16th-century confusion with the guinea fowl, which was imported to Europe via Turkish merchants.
Standout nutrients
Vitamin B6
Niacin
Protein
Selenium
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Poultry generally has a lower carbon footprint than beef or lamb but higher than plant proteins.
Storage
Refrigerate
1–2 days
Raw turkey should be kept on the bottom shelf to prevent cross-contamination.
Freeze
6–12 months
Whole turkeys can be frozen for up to a year if properly sealed.
Flavour
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