If we study its nutritional composition, the first thing to know is that it is a low-calorie meat, since it barely provides 100kcal per 100g of product.
It is mainly due to its protein content (30g/100g), lean proteins with high biological value, that is, it is a very complete protein from a nutritional point of view, since it provides essential amino acids, responsible for the different structural functions in our tissues, in addition to intervening in the functioning of the immune system.
Being a food of animal origin, it hardly has saturated fat. This makes it a healthy option for people who control their weight or who must control dietary fat due to some pathology.
Turkey has fewer calories than chicken, less cholesterol and less fat
It is a good source of certain vitamins such as niacin, vitamin B6 or vitamin B12, which play a fundamental role in energy metabolism, in the functions of the nervous and muscular system and in neural development.
Minerals such as zinc, selenium or iron stand out, which are also involved in the functions of the immune system.
Turkey is compatible with all types of diets, low-calorie, for hypertension, diabetes, athletes, children… if we combine it whenever possible with vegetables.
It can be cooked in many ways, and if we want to do it in a healthier way, we can consume it grilled or grilled with a salad garnish, baked with potatoes or sweet potato, sautéed with quinoa, rice, vegetables or on skewers. Accompanied by a fruit compote or cold in a salad, it is also very delicious and healthy. The important thing when it comes to including it in the diet is that the amount of this food (or any of animal origin) is somewhat less than the ration of plant origin.
Turkey has fewer calories than chicken, less cholesterol and less total fat, a high content of certain vitamins and minerals, it is a healthy food with a mild flavor that combines with many other foods to form part of a healthy diet.
