I know you know that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but do you know the nutritional differences between white and dark turkey meat? I'm a fan of all parts of the bird, but I know many people who avoid dark meat because they think it's much more unhealthy than white meat. So I made a handy chart so you can see how they compare. I also added the nutritional info for turducken (for you serious poultry lovers), and Tofurky (for you vegans and vegetarians).

To see get a gander at the chart, just read more.

Meat Type (3.5 ounce serving) Calories Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g) Protein (g)
White meat 156 3.2 1 29.7
White meat with skin 188 7.4 2.1 28.5
Dark meat 186 7.2 2.4 28.4
Dark meat with skin 220 11.5 3.5 27.3
Turducken, dark meat 187 8.6 2.8 27.4
Turducken, light meat 161 4.9 1.5 29.4
Tofurkey 280 16 1 24

While dark meat does contain a few more calories and fat, it also contains a considerable amount of iron, so go ahead and eat that drumstick you crave. Keep in mind that the skin contains a ton of calories and fat, so feel free to indulge a little, but don't go overboard. As for the Tofurkey, I'm surprised to see that it contains so much fat and calories. At least it's low in saturated fat.

Enjoy whichever protein you choose, but remember that these numbers don't include stuffing or gravy on the side. So if you want to save room for a slice of grandma's famous pumpkin pie, limit the turkey fixings.

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