Author: Team Latestly / Source: Latestly
Thanksgiving without a giant, buttery roast turkey gracing the dinner table is like the 4th of July without fireworks (Sorry vegans). For a traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas meal, the turkey is stuffed with a bread mixture and slow-cooked in an oven for over six hours.
But you don’t have to wait for the Holidays to sink your teeth into some decadent turkey meat. You can eat it all year long, because it’s good for you. Turkey is one of the healthiest proteins you can have because of its impressive nutritional profile and low-fat content. Thanksgiving or not, here’s why you should have turkey.Turkey Nutrition at a Glance
Turkey flesh comprises two main types: white meat and dark meat. White meat refers to the flesh from the bird’s breast area, whereas dark meat refers to legs, wings and thighs of the turkey.
The National Nutrient Database of the US Department of Agriculture says that 85 grams of turkey breast has 135 calories, 3.26g of fat and 24.7 g of protein.
The same amount of dark meat or flesh from the thighs and legs of the bird contains 173 calories, 5.13g of fat and 23.55g of proteins. From All American To Tandoori, Delicious Roast Turkey Recipes For A Scrumptious Feast.
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