Is Dark Meat Turkey Healthy?

by Susi May 12

It's time to talk turkey: will you be serving yourself white meat or dark? Perhaps you'll be skipping the bird altogether and opting for a tofu version instead. Many people avoid dark meat, thinking it's not quite as healthy as white, but depending on your nutritional needs, a big ol' drumstick might be for you. We've created a handy chart to see how the different meats compare and have added the stats on Tofurky too. See how they all compare after the break.

Those dark meat morsels mean more calories per serving, not to mention an increase in cholesterol, than that found in white meat. The dark meat, however, is higher in iron than light meat, so if you're craving a leg, I say go for it . . . but maybe skip the skin. And while I certainly hope no one would choose to eat three and a half ounces of turkey skin, it's instructive to see how much fat it actually contains. If you love turkey skin, I say treat your taste buds to a few bites since Thanksgiving comes but once a year.

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