Don't Be a Turkey - Part 3 - Turkey

TURKEY

We finish up our Thanksgiving series with an item we are going to allow you to load your plate up with, turkey!  Our friend on the left isn't too excited, but this meat is a great source of protein, iron, zinc, potassium and B vitamins make it a wise choice on Thanksgiving day!  


A serving size of turkey is about the size of a deck of cards.  While white meat is the best choice, check out the fat and caloric content of your favorite part of the turkey:

Meat Type	Calories	Total Fat	Protein
Breast with skin	194	8 grams	29 grams
Breast w/o skin	161	4 grams	30 grams
Wing w/skin	238	13 grams	27 grams
Leg w/skin	213	11 grams	28 grams
Dark meat w/skin	232	13 grams	27 grams
Dark meat w/o skin	192	8 grams	28 grams

   Resource: USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory – Turkey (Young Hen)