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How many calories does turkey meat have?

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How many calories does turkey meat have?

After chicken and pork, it is the most popular type of meat. The consumption of turkey meat in Poland is increasing from year to year.

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1. High nutritional value

Among the lipids, a large part is made up of unsaturated fatty acids. It is called dietary meat for no reason. Meat with turkey is high in nutrition and low in calories. In addition, it has a high content of full-fledged protein. It's light and easy to digest. It contains a small amount of fat and cholesterol.

2. Nutritional value in 100 g of individual parts of turkey ink

Source: Kunachowicz H. Et al., Table of composition and nutritional value of food, Warsaw 2005.

3. Vitamins and minerals contained in turkey meat

Zinc is an essential micronutrient in the human diet. It affects the health of hair, skin, and nails, as well as the proper functioning of the reproductive organs. The content of individual regulatory components depends on the part of the ink. In turkey meat, there are large amounts of vitamins B B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, and vitamin A. It contains many enzymes that are involved in the conversion of carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.

4. The content of vitamins and certain mineral ingredients in 100 g of different parts of turkey ink

Source: Kunachowicz H. Et al., Table of composition and nutritional value of food, Warsaw 2005.

5. Turkey meat is essential to the athlete's diet

In addition, protein helps the body regenerate after exercise and increase muscle mass. The advantage of protein in turkey is its high biological value. Moreover, it is lightweight and does not strain the digestive tract. Any physical activity is associated with increased breakdown of proteins that need to be supplemented. The longer and more intense training, the more protein the body needs. It contains all the essential amino acids that the body cannot synthesize. Protein is essential in every person's diet, especially in the diet of a physically active person.

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