At a glance
- 25.6 g protein and 125 calories per 3 oz (85 g).
- 20.5 g protein per 100 calories: #21 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #3 of 40 in poultry.
- 0 g fiber and 84 mg sodium per serving.
What is turkey breast like to eat?
Turkey breast is lean white meat that is not just for the holidays. Roasted at home it slices well for sandwiches and meal prep, and its mild flavor pairs with everything from cranberry to chili spices.
How can you eat more turkey breast?
Try this
Slice for sandwiches instead of deli meatDice into a hearty chiliRoast with vegetables on a sheet panAdd to a wrap with hummus and greensIs turkey breast good on a GLP-1?
Thin slices of tender roasted turkey are easy to portion small, and a little gravy or broth can make it softer to eat. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does turkey breast compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey breast | 3 oz | 25.6 g | 125 | 20.5 g |
| Chicken breast | 3 oz | 26.4 g | 140 | 18.8 g |
| Lean ground beef | 3 oz | 24.6 g | 178 | 13.8 g |
| Pork tenderloin | 3 oz | 22.3 g | 122 | 18.3 g |
Close to turkey breast per calorie: lobster (21.3 g), egg whites (21 g), tilapia (20.4 g), rotisserie chicken breast (20.4 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
A bone-in breast or turkey tenderloin roasts well at home; if you buy sliced turkey, compare sodium on the label.
What's the full nutrition for turkey breast?
| Nutrient | Per 3 oz (85 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 125 | 147 | |
| Protein | 25.6 g | 30.1 g | 51% |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 2.1 g | |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 84 mg | 99 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.71 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg | 0.39 mcg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 0.3 mcg | 2% |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Turkey, whole, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
