Turkey breast nutrition facts

Turkey breast (3 oz, 85 g) has 116 calories, 25.1 g protein, 0 g fiber, 1.7 g fat. It is an excellent source of niacin (62% DV), vitamin B12 (62% DV), protein (50% DV) and a good source of pantothenic acid and phosphorus.

Niacin 62% DV Vitamin B12 62% DV Protein 50% DV Selenium 47% DV Vitamin B6 42% DV

#3 of 49 meat and poultry for niacin #6 of 47 meat and poultry for vitamin B6 #23 of 48 meat and poultry for vitamin B12 #23 of 48 meat and poultry for phosphorus #24 of 47 meat and poultry for folate #35 of 50 meat and poultry for potassium

Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)

Calories116

Total Fat 1.7g2.1%

Saturated Fat 0.6g2.8%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Cholesterol 60mg20%

Sodium 97mg4.2%

Total Carbohydrate 0g0%

Dietary Fiber 0g0%

Total Sugars 0g

Protein 25.1g50%

Vitamin D 0.17µg0.9%

Calcium 12mg0.9%

Iron 0.8mg4.6%

Potassium 252mg5.4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Values from USDA FoodData Central; label rounding rules are not applied.

Calorie breakdown

■ Protein 87%
■ Fat 13%
■ Carbohydrate 0%

Share of calories by the 4-9-4 Atwater factors; the centre shows USDA's calorie value.

Scores

Nutrient density (NRF9.3)

Nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal. Whole foods range from about −60 to 600; leafy greens score highest.

Inflammatory profile average for whole foods

Lower is more anti-inflammatory. Percentile 45 among 1,677 whole foods, from Dietary Inflammatory Index weights applied to this food's nutrients per 100 kcal.

All nutrients in turkey breast

Nutrient	Per 3 oz	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	116 kcal	5.8%
Protein	25.1 g	50%
Total fat	1.7 g	2.1%
Carbohydrate	0 g	0%
Fiber	0 g	0%
Sugars	0 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0.6 g	2.8%
Trans fat	0.02 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0.5 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.6 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.03 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.47 g	no DV
Cholesterol	60 mg	20%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.04 mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.16 mg	12%
Niacin (B3)	10 mg	62%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.88 mg	18%
Vitamin B6	0.71 mg	42%
Folate (DFE)	8 µg	1.9%
Vitamin B12	1.5 µg	62%
Vitamin A (RAE)	3 µg	0.3%
Vitamin E	0.05 mg	0.3%
Vitamin D	0.17 µg	0.9%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0%
Choline	65 mg	12%
Minerals
Sodium	97 mg	4.2%
Calcium	12 mg	0.9%
Iron	0.8 mg	4.6%
Magnesium	24 mg	5.7%
Phosphorus	215 mg	17%
Potassium	252 mg	5.4%
Zinc	1.3 mg	12%
Copper	0.05 mg	5.7%
Manganese	0 mg	0.2%
Selenium	26.1 µg	47%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	0 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	6 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	57 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.309 g	no DV
Threonine	1.092 g	no DV
Isoleucine	0.899 g	no DV
Leucine	2.076 g	no DV
Lysine	2.586 g	no DV
Methionine	0.7 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	0.908 g	no DV
Valine	0.945 g	no DV
Histidine	0.768 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	136 kcal	6.8%
Protein	29.5 g	59%
Total fat	2 g	2.5%
Carbohydrate	0 g	0%
Fiber	0 g	0%
Sugars	0 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0.7 g	3.3%
Trans fat	0.02 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0.6 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.7 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.04 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.55 g	no DV
Cholesterol	70 mg	23%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.04 mg	3.6%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.19 mg	15%
Niacin (B3)	11.8 mg	73%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	1.03 mg	21%
Vitamin B6	0.83 mg	49%
Folate (DFE)	9 µg	2.2%
Vitamin B12	1.76 µg	73%
Vitamin A (RAE)	3 µg	0.3%
Vitamin E	0.06 mg	0.4%
Vitamin D	0.2 µg	1%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0%
Choline	76 mg	14%
Minerals
Sodium	114 mg	5%
Calcium	14 mg	1.1%
Iron	1 mg	5.4%
Magnesium	28 mg	6.7%
Phosphorus	253 mg	20%
Potassium	297 mg	6.3%
Zinc	1.5 mg	14%
Copper	0.06 mg	6.7%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0.2%
Selenium	30.7 µg	56%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	0 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	7 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	68 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.364 g	no DV
Threonine	1.285 g	no DV
Isoleucine	1.058 g	no DV
Leucine	2.442 g	no DV
Lysine	3.042 g	no DV
Methionine	0.823 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	1.068 g	no DV
Valine	1.112 g	no DV
Histidine	0.904 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 1 oz (28 g)	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	39 kcal	1.9%
Protein	8.4 g	17%
Total fat	0.6 g	0.7%
Carbohydrate	0 g	0%
Fiber	0 g	0%
Sugars	0 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0.2 g	0.9%
Trans fat	0.01 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0.2 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.2 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.01 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.16 g	no DV
Cholesterol	20 mg	6.6%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.01 mg	1%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.05 mg	4.1%
Niacin (B3)	3.3 mg	21%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.29 mg	5.9%
Vitamin B6	0.24 mg	14%
Folate (DFE)	3 µg	0.6%
Vitamin B12	0.5 µg	21%
Vitamin A (RAE)	1 µg	0.1%
Vitamin E	0.02 mg	0.1%
Vitamin D	0.06 µg	0.3%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0%
Choline	22 mg	3.9%
Minerals
Sodium	32 mg	1.4%
Calcium	4 mg	0.3%
Iron	0.3 mg	1.5%
Magnesium	8 mg	1.9%
Phosphorus	72 mg	5.7%
Potassium	84 mg	1.8%
Zinc	0.4 mg	3.9%
Copper	0.02 mg	1.9%
Manganese	0 mg	0.1%
Selenium	8.7 µg	16%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	0 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	2 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	19 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.103 g	no DV
Threonine	0.364 g	no DV
Isoleucine	0.3 g	no DV
Leucine	0.692 g	no DV
Lysine	0.862 g	no DV
Methionine	0.233 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	0.303 g	no DV
Valine	0.315 g	no DV
Histidine	0.256 g	no DV

Missing nutrients were not analysed by USDA for this food; they are not zero. F marks a value updated from Foundation Foods (April 2026 analytical data). Source: USDA FoodData Central #174516 ("Turkey, retail parts, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted").

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in turkey breast?

Turkey breast has 116 calories per 3 oz (85 g), or 136 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

How much protein is in turkey breast?

25.1 g of protein per 3 oz, which is 50% of the 50 g Daily Value.

What is turkey breast rich in?

Per serving, turkey breast is richest in Niacin (B3) at 62% of the Daily Value, Vitamin B12 (62%), Protein (50%), Selenium (47%).

Is turkey breast healthy?

By nutrient density, turkey breast scores 52 on the NRF9.3 index (nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal). Its nutrient profile is average for whole foods compared with other whole foods. See the methodology page for how both scores work; this is data, not medical advice.

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Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.