Turkey Leg Nutrition Facts
4 oz of turkey leg contains 164.2 calories, 22.3g protein, 0g carbs, and 7.7g fat. Raw dark meat and skin from the turkey leg, richer and more forgiving than breast. High in protein with more fat than white meat.
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Vitamins in Turkey Leg
Per 4 oz ~114g
Minerals in Turkey Leg
Per 4 oz ~114g
Amino Acids in Turkey Leg
Protein breakdown per 4 oz (114g), from the USDA record for this food.
Turkey Leg supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.
| Essential Amino Acids | Per 4 oz (114g) | Per 100g | % of Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 682mg | 598mg | 3.1% |
| Isoleucine | 1138mg | 998mg | 5.1% |
| Leucine | 1752mg | 1537mg | 7.9% |
| Lysine | 2062mg | 1809mg | 9.3% |
| Methionine | 635mg | 557mg | 2.9% |
| Phenylalanine | 877mg | 769mg | 3.9% |
| Threonine | 982mg | 861mg | 4.4% |
| Tryptophan | 250mg | 219mg | 1.1% |
| Valine | 1172mg | 1028mg | 5.3% |
| Other Amino Acids | Per 4 oz (114g) | Per 100g | % of Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1400mg | 1228mg | 6.3% |
| Arginine | 1562mg | 1370mg | 7% |
| Aspartic Acid | 2155mg | 1890mg | 9.7% |
| Cystine | 238mg | 209mg | 1.1% |
| Glutamic Acid | 3593mg | 3152mg | 16.1% |
| Glycine | 1220mg | 1070mg | 5.5% |
| Proline | 982mg | 861mg | 4.4% |
| Serine | 987mg | 866mg | 4.4% |
| Tyrosine | 863mg | 757mg | 3.9% |
Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.
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