Turkey breast
No glycemic index9/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 9/10
- About 30 g of protein per 100 g roasted
- No fibre
Turkey breast has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Turkey breast
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Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 slice | 28 g |
| 1 thick slice | 42 g |
| 3 oz serving | 85 g |
| 1 cup, diced | 140 g |
| 1 whole breast | 863 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
136
Calories
0 g
Carbs
29.51 g
Protein
1.97 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 136 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 29.51 g |
| Fat | 1.97 g |
| Saturated | 0.59 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.38 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
Processing Level
10%
Minimal
Why this score?
- About 30 g of protein per 100 g roasted
- Lean: about 2 g of fat per 100 g, little of it saturated
- No carbohydrate: glycemic load 0
- Unprocessed meat with little sodium: about 110 mg per 100 g
- No fibre
- Dries out easily when overcooked, so it is often eaten with fatty sauces
- Sliced deli turkey is a different, cured product with about eight times more sodium
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Turkey breast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Turkey breast?
Turkey breast has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Turkey breast good for people with insulin resistance?
Turkey breast contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
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