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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Turkey Tail"
| Food Name: Turkey Tail | |
| Food Group: Meats | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 294 | Total Fat (g): 23 |
| Protein (g): 22 | Water (g): 54 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 7 | Cholesterol (mg): 88 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 9156 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 5845 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 19 | Omega-6 (mg): 5311 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 5 | DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 8 |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 5 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 19 | Vitamin D (mcg): 1 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 9 | Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 | Food Folate (mcg): 5 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 5 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 13 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 25 | Phosphorus (mg): 217 |
| Potassium (mg): 217 | Sodium (mg): 485 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 24 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 77 | Retinol (mcg): 19 |
| PRAL Score: 14 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Turkey Tail
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Turkey Tail'?
100 grams of 'Turkey Tail' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 22g (around 44% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement),
Fat – 23g (around 29% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Turkey Tail'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Turkey Tail' provides around 294 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 15% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Turkey Tail' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Turkey Tail' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 22g protein, 0g carbs, and 23g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Turkey Tail' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Turkey Tail' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Selenium (mcg): 24 mcg (44% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 217 mg (17% DV),
Sodium (mg): 485 mg (21% DV).
'Turkey Tail' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 13 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 217 mg (5% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 25 mg (6% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Turkey Tail in significant amounts?
'Turkey Tail' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 9 mg (56% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1 mcg (42% DV).
'Turkey Tail' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 19 mcg (2% DV),
Vitamin D (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Turkey Tail' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Saturated Fat (g): 7 g (35% of max recommended),
Cholesterol (mg): 88 mg (29% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 485 mg (21% of max recommended).