Meat

Roasted skinless turkey breast

Roasted skinless turkey breast
Popularity 8 recipes

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Ingredient Information

Name

Roasted skinless turkey breast

Category

Meat

Popularity

8 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Oven-roasted turkey breast without fat is a lean and juicy cut of turkey meat, obtained from the front part of the bird. This ingredient is highly valued in healthy cooking for its low fat content and high protein contribution, making it ideal for balanced diets and nutritious preparations.

Turkey is native to North America and has been an important food source since pre-Columbian times. The breast, in particular, stands out for its tender texture and mild flavor, which intensifies when roasted in the oven without adding fats, thus preserving all its natural properties.

Among its nutritional properties, its high protein content stands out, essential for muscle repair and building, as well as its low presence of calories and saturated fats, making it an ideal option for low-fat and low-calorie recipes.

In different Hispanic American countries, roasted turkey breast may have various names or similar terms that refer to the same cut or preparation, such as baked turkey piece, roasted guajolote breast (especially in Mexico, where "guajolote" is synonymous with turkey) or simply oven-baked turkey breast. However, it is always understood to be a lean product, with no added fat, ready to be used in salads, sandwiches, main dishes, or healthy snacks.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
50mg
sodium
5mcg
folate
0.9mg
iron
7.7mg
niacin
240mg
potassium
135
calories
29g
protein
70mg
cholesterol
0.9mg
vitamin b6
0.4mcg
vitamin b12
0g
carbohydrates
1g
total fat
0.3g
saturated fat

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