Calories in Turkey Breast

Turkey is known as the main meal addition that Thanksgiving folk prepare, as a traditional dish that is always included in a sumptuous feast of sorts. It is also eaten on other occasions, and on an everyday basis for those who prefer indulging in something more mouth-watering than say, chicken or other forms of meat. Turkey lovers know their livestock well, and can distinguish between the way the turkeys were domesticated.

For those of you who aren't familiar with how turkeys are brought up, before they're made edible, then we'll look into the different kinds of way turkeys are presented in stores. It is important to know this first before eating turkey meat, as some people are very particular about its upbringing.

Turkey Breast Nutrition Information

Not many people are aware of the nutrition facts that back up all of a food's elements of nourishment. Depending on the information below you can manage your turkey breast meat intake without going overboard.

Nutrition Chart
Nutrient Content	Turkey Breast Calories (100 g) = 104
Protein	17 g
Cholesterol	43 mg
Fat	2 g
Iron	1.4 mg
Magnesium	21 mg
Calcium	8 mg
Vitamin A	22 IU
Sodium	1014 mg
Sugars	4 g
Choline	66.2 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Potassium	302 mg
Phosphorous	300 mg

Know Your Turkey

When people get into turkey recipes, the first thing they need to know before going headlong into it, is to first find out how your turkey was brought up, and if that particular way is how you like your turkey meat. Before we get into the nutrition facts of turkey, we first look into the different kinds of ways that farmers bring up this livestock.

Organic: This is when a turkey, or any other bird for that matter, is made to eat organically grown feed, and are allowed to roam in an outdoor area. These turkeys aren't given antibiotics to alter their state, or even growth hormones. It is important to use this type of turkey meat as often as possible.

Kosher: These turkeys are raised following strict rules that pertain to that of the rabbi laws. These birds are fed only grain, minus the antibiotics and are inspected before they are slaughtered and made commercial. When these are processed, they're first dipped into a brine solution that is salty, giving the meat a lush tenderness to its bite when eaten, not to mention a taste that surpasses other types of turkeys.

Free Range: When the roaming area of this bird is vast, and not over populated with other turkeys, and kept to roam without constricting its surrounding space, turkeys grow into well bodied birds, with good flavored meat. The taste of the turkey is greatly affected depending on where it is put, and how much space it is given to roam.

Heritage: These turkeys are brought up on small farms, and come in a variety of breeds. Due to the time it takes to bring up these birds, where their body types sport a much leaner look than usual turkey breeds, they are more expensive than other sold types. People are glad to put their money forward because of their great taste, and succulent texture, that is unique from other kinds of turkey.

Smoked: A type of fuel is used here to keep the turkey in a cooked state, using indirect heat. It comes in many flavors depending on the fuel used to cook this meat, as it is cured (preserved) as well during the process.

Natural: There is no extensive processing done on the turkey, and the colors and ingredients used aren't artificial in nature. This meat is drier compared to others, since it doesn't make certain that these were free range turkeys to begin with.

Health Benefits of Eating Turkey

Like any food if eaten in moderate quantities, keeping in mind that too much of anything isn't good, turkey too comes with its benefits, that cater to one's health in the following turkey nutrition facts. Just make sure you eat organically raised turkeys, to make sure that you are free from anything that may have been put into a turkey to make it artificially brought up, or excessively preserved.

• Being rich in selenium makes it important in aiding metabolized thyroid functions.
• Roasted turkey, that's been skinned, contains a considerably low content of cholesterol than beef, pork and even chicken.
• Helps those suffering from insomnia.
• Strengthens one's immunity system.
• Good source of protein.
• Good way of keeping energy levels up, is by consuming turkey every now and then.
• It has anti cancer properties.

Important turkey cooking tips - make sure that you keep them away from other foods when raw meat is placed in the open. Marinating it in the refrigerator is advisable, since doing so in the open can make it susceptible to getting spoiled. Eating too much of turkey can lead to problems like kidney stones due to the formation of uric acid. Manage portions efficiently and don't stuff yourself with this meat, although Thanksgiving day is an exception. Have a healthy tomorrow.