Tag: Brining turkey

According to the American Heart Association, many processed turkey products can contain a single portion of 20% or more of an adult's recommended daily sodium intake. The amount of salt in turkey varies dramatically depending on whether it's raw, unprocessed meat or a heavily processed product like deli meat or sausage.

A 4-ounce serving of fresh, unenhanced turkey contains only about 70-120mg of naturally occurring sodium, but many store-bought turkeys are processed with high-saline solutions to increase moisture and weight. Understanding how much salt is inside a turkey depends heavily on its preparation and whether it has been injected or brined.

According to the USDA, a standard 3-ounce serving of plain, roasted turkey meat contains zero grams of sugar. This surprising fact highlights that any sugar found in oven roasted turkey comes from additives in brines, glazes, or processing, not from the meat itself.