Meat and poultry
How much protein is in ground turkey?
Ground turkey (93% lean) has 27.1 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (3 oz, 85 g) has 23 g of protein and 181 calories.
- Protein, 3 oz (85 g)
- 23 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 12.7 g
Very high protein density
Protein in ground turkey (93% lean) by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz (85 g) | 23 g | 181 | 0 g | 9.9 g |
| 100 g | 27.1 g | 213 | 0 g | 11.6 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 213
- Protein
- 27.1 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fat
- 11.6 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 90 mg
Meat and poultry: most protein per calorie
- Turkey breast 20.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Chicken breast 18.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Sirloin steak 16.1 g protein per 100 cal
- Pork chop 14.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Chicken thigh 13.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Ground beef (85% lean) 10.4 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is ground turkey high in protein?
Yes. With 12.7 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 88% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of ground turkey (93% lean)?
27.1 g, with 213 calories.
How much ground turkey (93% lean) gives you 30 g of protein?
About 111 g, for roughly 236 calories. That's about 1.3 servings of 3 oz.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 172851: "Turkey, ground, 93% lean, 7% fat, pan-broiled crumbles" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.