Thanksgiving is always a good time for refresher wellness training. This year, why not give your employees the facts about the fat in turkey meat? Today’s Advisor gives you the numbers so you can talk turkey with your employees.
There’s no denying that turkey is low in fat and high in protein. But the fat-to-protein ratio—and the related calorie content—varies greatly depending on which part of the turkey you eat.
For example, you know there’s more fat in the skin, but did you know there’s also a difference between dark and light meat?
Check out the facts about turkey fat in this chart, which is based on information from the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory as presented by the University of Illinois Extension Program.
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The numbers are for the recommended portion of 100 grams of sliced meat from a whole roasted turkey.
One hundred grams is approximately 3 1/2 ounces, which is about the size and thickness of a new deck of cards.
|
Meat Type |
Calories |
Total Fat |
Protein |
|
Breast with skin |
194 |
8 grams (g) |
29 g |
|
Breast w/o skin |
161 |
4 g |
30 g |
|
Wing w/skin |
238 |
13 g |
27 g |
|
Leg w/skin |
213 |
11 g |
28 g |
|
Dark meat w/skin |
232 |
13 g |
27 g |
|
Dark meat w/o skin |
192 |
8 g |
28 g |
|
Skin only |
482 |
44 g |
19 g |
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Why It Matters
- Thanksgiving is a great time for feasting, but it’s still good to keep an eye on nutrition.
- Your employees benefit from having useful nutrition and fitness knowledge.
- While not a hard safety topic, wellness training is increasingly seen as a productive part of a comprehensive safety training program.