Mechanically separated turkey
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
- Good source of protein
- Highly processed meat product
Mechanically separated turkey has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Turkey breast
- no GI
Turkey breast - GI 5 · GL 1 per 100 g avocadolettuce wrap
Sliced turkey breast and avocado wrapped in lettuce leaves - GI 25 · GL 1 per 100 g vegetable stew
Turkey and vegetable stew - no GI birria
Birria with lean ground turkey - no GI boiled
Cooked turkey - no GI deli
Deli turkey - no GI grilledturmeric
Lean turkey breast seasoned with turmeric and grilled, without added sauces - +8 more
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Mechanically separated turkey is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated | 2 g |
| Unsaturated | 4 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good source of protein
- Low carbohydrate content
- Highly processed meat product
- Excessive sodium content
- Lower nutritional quality than whole cuts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Mechanically separated turkey?
Mechanically separated turkey has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0.5 g per 100 g).
Is Mechanically separated turkey good for people with insulin resistance?
Mechanically separated turkey contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Which form of Turkey breast has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Turkey breast in this database, Sliced turkey breast and avocado wrapped in lettuce leaves has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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