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Turkey liver Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 124kcal / 2530kcal (4%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
3.9 g/ 42g (9%)
Saturated Fat
1.18 g/ 20g (5%)
low
Cholesterol
294 mg/ 300mg (98%)
Unsaturated Fat
1.77 g
Total Carbohydrates
2.9 g/ 348g (0.83%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
19.2 g/ 71g (27%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
987.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (141%)
high
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.22 mg/ 1mg (18%)
source
Vitamin B2
1.85 mg/ 1mg (142%)
high
Vitamin B3
18 mg NE/ 16mg NE (112%)
high

Minerals

Calcium
50 mg/ 750mg (6%)
Iron
35.8 mg/ 12mg (298%)
high
Phosphorus
216 mg/ 700mg (30%)
source
Sodium
147 mg/ 1500mg (9%)
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Turkey liver is an organ meat (a type of liver) that’s rich in protein and many important micronutrients. It’s usually cooked and served in small portions because it’s nutrient-dense.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Turkey liver can support your daily protein needs and provides vitamin A (good for vision and immune health) and iron (helps carry oxygen in the blood). It also contains cholesterol and saturated fat, plus some sodium, so it’s best to eat it in reasonable portions. For many people, liver is a “nutrient powerhouse,” but because it’s high in certain nutrients, keeping frequency and portion size in check helps you get the benefits without overdoing it.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep servings small: aim for about 30–50 g per meal, especially if you’re having it as part of your 3 full meals.
  • Balance your plate: pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, sayote, carrots) and a sensible portion of rice or other carbs.
  • Limit how often: consider having liver 1–2 times per week, not daily.
  • If it’s cooked with lots of oil or salty sauces, choose lighter cooking (sauté with less oil, stew, or grill) and go easy on added salt.
  • On days you eat liver, you can keep other high-cholesterol foods lighter (like extra fatty meats or processed meats).
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken liver bistek, Pork liver spread, Adobong atay, Dinuguan (with pork liver), Lechon kawali with liver sauce
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