Why Is Ground Turkey High in Calories? Understanding Fat Content
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According to the USDA, a 4-ounce serving of 93/7 ground turkey has 170 calories, a figure that many find surprisingly high. This often leads to the question, 'why is ground turkey high in calories?' The caloric density is not universal across all ground turkey products, but is highly dependent on the fat-to-lean meat ratio found in the specific package you purchase.
