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Turkey Leg (skinless, roasted)

This nutrient information has been updated based on an extensive analysis conducted in conjunction with Health Canada and reflects the new turkey nutrient data available on Health Canada’s Canadian Nutrient File website.

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.

Nutritional Information
Per 100 g

Amount
Claim
Calories
190
Protein
29 g
Excellent source
Carbohydrate
0 g
Fat
7.1 g
Extra lean
Cholesterol
130 mg
Sodium
76 mg
Low sodium
Potassium
293 mg
Source
Iron
1.1 mg
Source
Phosphorus
210 mg
Good source
Magnesium
17 mg
Source
Zinc
3.3 mg
Excellent source
Selenium
20 mcg
Excellent source
Vitamin B6
0.2 mg
Source
Vitamin B12
2.0 mcg
Excellent source
*Niacin
11.9 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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