Turkey Mince Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Turkey consumption is not associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality, according to meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies .
White meat intake, including turkey, shows no association with colorectal cancer mortality or general cancer mortality in large-scale systematic reviews .
Turkey mince serves as a lean alternative to red and processed meats, which are more consistently linked to higher risks of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular issues .
Because it is a poultry product, turkey provides essential vitamin B12 and minerals while typically containing less saturated fat than many red meat counterparts .

Interesting fact

While often associated with sleepiness, turkey actually contains less tryptophan than chicken, and its reputation for causing drowsiness is largely due to the heavy carbohydrate loads typically served alongside it.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Niacin

SUPER

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Vitamin B6

ELITE

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Protein

ACE

SOURCE

Selenium

149

kcal per 100g

Protein23.3g

Fat6.57g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat1.58g

Monounsat2.43g

Saturated1.67g

Trans0.02g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

PescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Moderate

Poultry generally has a significantly lower carbon footprint than beef or lamb, though intensive farming remains a concern.

Confidencehigh

Storage

Refrigerate

1–2 days

Keep in original packaging on the bottom shelf

Freeze

3–6 months

Defrost thoroughly in the fridge before use

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

French Food Database

2 contributing source foods

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Food sources of saturated fat and cardiovascular disease: A systematic review

[2]nesr.usda.gov

Dietary Intake of Red Meat, Processed Meat, and Poultry and Risk of Colorectal Cancer and All-Cause Mortality in the Context of Dietary Guideline Compliance - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Benefits and Risks Associated with Meat Consumption during Key ...

[11]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The National Food Consumption Survey IV SCAI: Nutrient Intakes ...

[12]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

72.6

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