White meat

Turkey

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

A very lean poultry, popular at celebrations.

~29 g protein and ~135 kcal per 100 g cooked breast.

Benefits

  • Lean protein
  • B vitamins
  • Selenium

Pros

  • Very lean (breast)
  • Low saturated fat

Cons

  • Breast can be dry
  • Processed turkey slices can be high in salt

Sources & references

  1. WHO — Q&A on red/processed meat
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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