Meat and poultry
How much protein is in turkey breast?
Turkey breast has 30.1 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (3 oz, 85 g) has 25.6 g of protein and 125 calories.
- Protein, 3 oz (85 g)
- 25.6 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 20.5 g
Very high protein density
Protein in turkey breast by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz (85 g) | 25.6 g | 125 | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| 1 breast (1413 g) | 425.3 g | 2077 | 0 g | 29.7 g |
| 100 g | 30.1 g | 147 | 0 g | 2.1 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 147
- Protein
- 30.1 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fat
- 2.1 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 99 mg
Meat and poultry: most protein per calorie
- 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 turkey (93% lean) 12.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Ground beef (85% lean) 10.4 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is turkey breast high in protein?
Yes. With 20.5 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 95% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of turkey breast?
30.1 g, with 147 calories.
How much turkey breast gives you 30 g of protein?
About 100 g, for roughly 147 calories. That's about 1.2 servings of 3 oz.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 171496: "Turkey, whole, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted" (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.