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How many calories does turkey meat have?

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How many calories does turkey meat have?

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

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1. High nutritional value

Turkey meat is characterized by high nutritional value and low calorie content. It contains a small amount of fat and cholesterol. Among the lipids, a significant part consists of unsaturated fatty acids. It is also high in full-value protein.

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

Source: Kunachowicz H. et al., Tables of composition and nutritional value of food, Warsaw 2005.

3. Vitamins and minerals contained in turkey meat

Turkey meat is rich in B vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 and vitamin A. Turkey is also a great source of zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. Zinc is an essential micronutrient in the human diet. It consists of many enzymes that are involved in the metabolism 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., Tables of composition and nutritional value of food, Warsaw 2005.

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

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