This nutrient information has been updated based on an extensive analysis conducted in conjunction with Health Canada and reflects the new turkey nutrient data that will be available on Health Canada’s Canadian Nutrient File website by October 1, 2010.

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. Grab a drumstick today!

Nutritional Information
Per 100 g
Amount Claim
Calories 175
Protein 29 g Excellent source
Carbohydrate 0 g
Fat 7.9 g Lean
Cholesterol 132 mg
Sodium 78 mg Low sodium
Potassium 283 mg Source
Iron 1.0 mg Source
Phosphorus 203 mg Good source
Magnesium 16 mg Source
Zinc 3.2 mg Excellent source
Selenium 19 mcg Excellent source
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg Source
Vitamin B12 2.0 mcg Excellent source
*Niacin 11.8 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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