Lean Minced Turkey 97/3
Minced turkey is the smart, healthy alternative to traditional mince, giving you the same variety and texture in dishes with much less fat. Its glycemic index does not apply, and it is a protein treasure that helps you lose weight and build lean muscle.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Use it for light grilled kofta, or a healthy bolognese sauce over peeled courgette ribbons instead of traditional pasta.
Best preparation methods
Because it is low in fat, add grated onion, chopped parsley and a little olive oil so it stays tender and juicy when cooking and grilling.
Important Nutritional Note
It is high in the amino acid tryptophan, which supports the production of serotonin and melatonin for better mood and sleep quality.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (120 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 144 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g | 31.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 2.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It provides 21.7 g of protein per 100 kcal, ranking 6 of 49 in Meat, fish & eggs (highest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Does minced turkey help lower cholesterol and lose weight?
Very much so: swapping minced beef for lean minced turkey saves hundreds of calories and cuts saturated fat intake.
What is the nutritional value of a 120 g portion of cooked minced turkey?
It provides about 145 kcal, 31 g of pure protein and about 2 g of fat, with zero carbohydrate.
Does minced turkey taste like minced chicken?
Its flavour is stronger, deeper and firmer than chicken, closer to a light red meat, which makes it a tasty and convincing substitute in recipes.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.