Protein in Turkey Mince: How Much per 100g and per Portion
Stewed turkey mince provides 28.6g of protein per 100g, making it a very high-protein food. A large proportion of its energy comes from protein, with every 100 kcal you consume providing 16.2g of protein. This makes it an efficient choice for those tracking their protein intake relative to calories.
CoFID 18-354 · Turkey, mince, stewed
What the numbers say
- Protein per calorie. Turkey mince offers 16.2g of protein for every 100 kcal. This is a high protein density, meaning a large part of its energy value comes from protein.
- High share from protein. Protein accounts for 65% of the total energy in stewed turkey mince. The remaining energy comes from fat, as it contains no carbohydrate.
- Traffic light colours. Per 100g, stewed turkey mince is rated ‘medium’ for fat and saturated fat. It is ‘low’ for sugars and salt according to UK front-of-pack labelling guidance.
- Fibre content. The national database does not provide a value for fibre in stewed turkey mince. This data is unavailable, not necessarily zero.
Turkey Mince macros per 100g
| Per 100g | Amount | % RI | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 176 kcal 739 kJ |
9% | – |
| Protein | 28.6g | 57% | – |
| Fat | 6.8g | 10% | medium |
| of which saturates | 2g | 10% | medium |
| Carbohydrate | 0g | 0% | – |
| of which sugars | 0g | 0% | low |
| Fibre | n/a | – | – |
| Salt | 0.11g | 2% | low |
% RI is the share of the adult reference intake used on UK food labels (protein 50g, energy 2,000 kcal). Label colour applies the FSA front-of-pack bands for fat, saturates, sugars and salt per 100g. “Trace” means CoFID reports only a trace amount.
Protein in turkey mince by amount
| Amount | Protein | kcal | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 28.6g | 176 | 0g | 6.8g |
| 150g | 42.9g | 264 | 0g | 10.2g |
| 200g | 57.2g | 352 | 0g | 13.6g |
Example amounts for comparison, not recommended portions. Weigh your own serving.
Amount of turkey mince for 20g or 30g of protein
- To get 30g of protein, you would need a 105g portion of stewed turkey mince, which provides 185 kcal.
- A smaller amount of 70g provides 20g of protein for 123 kcal.
- Remember that these values are for stewed mince, so the weight of the raw mince you start with will be different due to moisture loss during cooking.
How it compares with other meats
Stewed turkey mince is among the highest-protein foods available, ranking 9th out of 137 foods on this site for protein per 100g. Within its own group of 28 meats, it ranks 6th. Its protein content of 28.6g per 100g is very similar to other popular choices. For instance, it has slightly less protein than Rump Steak (31.0g) and Fillet Steak (29.1g), but more than Sirloin Steak (26.4g) and Chicken Drumsticks (26.6g). This places it firmly alongside lean red meats and other poultry as a significant source of protein.
| Per 100g | Protein | kcal | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Mince | 28.6g | 176 | 16.2g |
| Fillet Steak | 29.1g | 188 | 15.5g |
| Sirloin Steak | 26.4g | 166 | 15.9g |
| Chicken Drumsticks | 26.6g | 152 | 17.5g |
| Rump Steak | 31g | 177 | 17.5g |
Quick answers
Is turkey mince a good source of protein?
Yes, stewed turkey mince is a very high-protein food, containing 28.6g of protein per 100g. It ranks 9th for protein content out of all 137 foods analysed on this site.
Is turkey mince high in fat?
Stewed turkey mince contains 6.8g of fat and 2.0g of saturated fat per 100g. These amounts are classified as ‘medium’ under the UK’s front-of-pack traffic light labelling system.
Does turkey mince contain carbohydrates or sugar?
No, according to the official data for stewed turkey mince, it contains 0.0g of carbohydrate and 0.0g of sugars.
When to speak to a GP or dietitian
- If you have chronic kidney disease, you may have been given a protein target. Check with your renal team or GP before raising your protein intake.
- If tracking protein or calories starts to feel stressful or takes over your day, talk to your GP. Our safety note lists support services.