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About Calories in Turkey
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Calories in TurkeyTurkey meat contains about 140 calories per 100 grams/3.5oz. For specific details of the calorie and energy content of different types of turkey meats and meals, click the foods below. Turkey
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If you want to reduce weight, skinless turkey is a great food option for a healthy weight loss diet, as it has a low calorie-content. Ground turkey is also a lower-calorie substitute for ground beef. In general, calorie-controlled diets recommend a high intake of turkey. In addition to energy content, dietary nutrition is also important, as a nutritious diet helps the body to burn calories faster and maintains a healthy metabolic rate. So as well as calorie-counting, check food labels for nutritional value. Nutritional values provided on most of the above food pages include: vitamins, minerals, folate and dietary fiber, as well as protein and carbs. Learning about diet nutrition makes calorie control and weight management easier and helps you to follow a healthy eating plan. See also Nutrition in Turkey
Calorie reduction tip: If you are counting calories because you are on a weight loss diet plan, the best way to lower energy intake is to eat more turkey and less fatty red meat. Also, remember that all physical exercise helps to increase calorie-expenditure and thus allows you to eat higher-fat types of turkey meat with less risk of developing a weight problem.
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