Calories in
turkey, whole, skin (light and dark)
407 kcal per 100 g Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark) contains 407 calories per 100 grams, or about 460 calories per 4 oz. Per 100 g it provides 13.0 g protein, 0.2 g carbohydrate and 38.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 13% protein, 87% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 460 | 14.6 g | 0.2 g | 44.0 g |
| 1 lb | 453.0 g | 1,844 | 58.7 g | 0.7 g | 176.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 4 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 4 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 407 kcal | 460 kcal |
| Protein | 13.0 g | 14.6 g |
| Total fat | 38.9 g | 44.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.4 g | 11.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 62.0 mg | 70.1 mg |
| Potassium | 124.0 mg | 140.1 mg |
| Calcium | 13.0 mg | 14.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 85.0 µg | 96.1 µg |
| Cholesterol | 122.0 mg | 137.9 mg |
| Water | 48.4 g | 54.7 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171482). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How turkey, whole, skin (light and dark) compares
Among the 95 poultry products items on this site, turkey, whole, skin (light and dark) ranks 3 of 95 by calorie density, against a category average of 179 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 127% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.2 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 4 oz (460 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 94 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in turkey, whole, skin (light and dark)?
Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark) contains 407 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 460 calories per 4 oz. It also provides 13.0 g of protein, 0.2 g of carbohydrate and 38.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of turkey, whole, skin (light and dark)?
By calories, turkey, whole, skin (light and dark) is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 13% protein and 87% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 4 oz?
About 94 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the turkey, whole, skin (light and dark) I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within poultry products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.