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High in protein, fatty cut, contains collagen
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cooked turkey neck (85 g) has 190 calories. That works out to 223 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 20.9 g of protein, 11.7 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 23 µg of Selenium covers 42% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
190
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
20.9g
· 42% DV
Fat
11.7g
· 15% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 44% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.7 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.32 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 ounce (shredded) | 28 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 123 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 223 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 268 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 335 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 491 kcal |
Calculated from 223 calories per 100 g.
Cook turkey necks by simmering them in water or stock with aromatics until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bones. You can also braise them or use a pressure cooker; cooking time varies with the size of the pieces and method.
Cooked turkey neck has a savory, rich turkey flavor, with dark meat around the bones. Slow cooking makes it tender, while the surrounding connective tissue can give the cooking liquid a fuller, slightly gelatinous texture.
Eat cooked turkey neck by pulling the meat away from the bones and discarding the bones. Add the meat to soup, rice, or gravy, or serve it on its own; take care because small bones can be easy to miss.
No, do not give dogs cooked turkey neck bones. Cooked poultry bones can splinter and injure a dog’s mouth or digestive tract. If you want to share turkey, offer only plain, boneless meat and keep seasonings and sauces away.
Simmer turkey necks with water and vegetables or aromatics to make a flavorful stock. Strain the finished liquid carefully to remove bone fragments, then use it in soups, gravies, or rice dishes.
No, cooked turkey neck bones are not meant to be eaten. Separate the meat from the bones before serving, and check carefully for small fragments, especially when preparing food for children.
Reheat cooked turkey neck gently in a covered pan with a splash of stock or water. Turn the pieces so they warm evenly, and heat them until steaming throughout; this helps keep the meat moist.
Store cooked turkey neck in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within three to four days. Refrigerate leftovers promptly rather than leaving them out, and discard the meat if its smell or texture seems unusual.
Yes, cooked turkey neck freezes well. Remove the meat from the bones if you prefer, pack it in an airtight container, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating thoroughly.
Yes, turkey neck contains collagen-rich connective tissue, some of which turns into gelatin during cooking. Eating it can contribute collagen-containing protein, but it is not a proven treatment for joint pain or other health conditions.
Vitamins
B12
0.94µg · 39% DV
B3
4.34mg · 27% DV
B6
0.29mg · 17% DV
B5
0.66mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Phosphorus
179mg · 26% DV
Zinc
2.21mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
217mg · 6% DV
Sodium
73mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cooked turkey neck is made by simmering, roasting or braising the neck of a turkey. There is relatively little meat around the bones, so it is often cooked for its flavourful juices as well as for the meat itself. Slow cooking softens the connective tissue and gives the broth body.
The flavour is savoury and deeply meaty; the texture can be tender or slightly stringy, depending on how long it cooks. In the United States and elsewhere, turkey neck is commonly used in stocks, soups and braised dishes, with the meat picked from the bones before serving. It is protein-rich, relatively fatty and contains collagen. For a lighter meal, skim the fat from the cooking liquid and serve the meat in a vegetable soup or alongside greens.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.11g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.