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How Many Calories in Turkey, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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161
calories per 100g
45 calories per 1 oz (28g)
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19.8gProtein
0.1gCarbs
9.0gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)46 kcal5.6g
100g161 kcal19.8g
grams
161kcal
19.8gprotein
0.1gcarbs
9.0gfat
0.0gfibre

A turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw contains 161 calories per 100g. A typical 1 oz (28g) provides about 45 calories. Turkey, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw is moderate in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Turkey, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (28g)
Calories161 kcal45 kcal
Protein19.8g5.5g
Carbohydrates0.1g0.0g
of which Sugars0.1g0.0g
Fat9.0g2.5g
of which Saturates2.4g0.7g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium113.0mg32mg
Potassium208.0mg58mg
Calcium11.0mg3mg
Iron1.0mg0.3mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A26.0µg7µg
Selenium20.2µg6µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg0.1mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Cooking method changes the final calorie and fat count more than the cut itself — grilling, baking or steaming typically adds nothing, while frying can add a meaningful amount of fat per serving.

Does turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 19.8g of protein per 100g, turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.

Low-carb / keto

Turkey, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw contains 0.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw per 100g?

Turkey, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw contains 161 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw high in calories?

A 1 oz of turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw (28g) has around 45 calories — roughly 2% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw good for weight loss?

Turkey, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw is fairly calorie-dense at 161 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 oz provides about 45 calories.

How much protein is in turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw?

Turkey, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw contains 19.8g of protein per 100g.

Is turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw a good source of fibre?

Turkey, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw compare to chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, raw?

Turkey, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw has 161 calories per 100g, close to chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, raw at 161 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw keto-friendly?

Turkey, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw contains 0.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.

How many servings of turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw for 20g of protein?

With 19.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 101g of turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other meat & fish closest to turkey, dark meat, meat and skin, raw by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Turkey, Dark Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw (this page)161 kcal19.8g0.1g9.0g
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Raw161 kcal18.1g0.1g9.2g
Goose, Domesticated, Meat Only, Raw161 kcal22.8g0.0g7.1g
Turkey From Whole, Light Meat, Meat and Skin, Raw161 kcal22.0g0.1g7.4g
Turkey, Retail Parts, Thigh, Meat and Skin, Raw161 kcal19.5g0.0g9.2g
New England Brand Sausage, Pork, Beef161 kcal17.3g4.8g7.6g
Pork, Fresh, Loin, Sirloin (chops), Boneless, Separable Lean Only, Cooked, Broiled161 kcal28.6g0.0g4.4g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.