How Many Calories in Ground Turkey? Nutrition Facts & Macros

One serving (112g, 4oz) of cooked ground turkey has approximately 227 calories. Per 100g, it has 203 calories. A 3-ounce portion (85g) has about 173 calories. Ground turkey is leaner than regular ground beef (250 kcal per 100g for 85/15) but not as lean as ground turkey breast (~157 kcal).

Ground turkey has 27.37g of protein per 100g — excellent for a ground meat. One serving (112g) provides about 30.7g of protein. This is slightly less than chicken breast (~31g per 100g) but with a more versatile texture for cooking. Great for high-protein meal prep.

Ground turkey: 203 kcal, 27.37g protein, 10.4g fat per 100g. Ground beef (85/15): ~250 kcal, 26g protein, 15g fat. Turkey has 20% fewer calories and 30% less fat. Both have similar protein. Turkey has less saturated fat (2.67g vs ~6g). For maximum savings, use ground turkey breast (~157 kcal, 3g fat).

Regular ground turkey has 10.4g of fat per 100g with 2.67g saturated fat. One serving (112g) has about 11.6g of fat. This is moderate — leaner than ground beef but fattier than chicken breast (3.57g). For even less fat, choose ground turkey breast (93% lean, ~3g fat per 100g).

Ground turkey is excellent for weight loss thanks to its high protein (27.37g) and moderate calories (203 kcal per 100g). Protein strongly promotes satiety. For lowest calories, choose ground turkey breast (~157 kcal). It works in any recipe that calls for ground beef — burgers, chili, tacos, pasta sauces — saving 50-100 calories per serving.

Ground turkey has 93mg of cholesterol per 100g. One serving (112g) provides about 104mg — roughly 35% of the daily recommended limit (300mg). This is moderate and comparable to other meats. If cholesterol is a concern, ground turkey breast has slightly less. Dietary cholesterol has less impact on blood cholesterol than once thought.