Ground turkey

8/ 10Excellent

Controversy: 5.1

Rated by 11 diets

9 approve1 caution1 avoid

Is Ground turkey Healthy?

Yes — Ground turkey is broadly considered healthy. 9 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g

Calories: 170kcal
Protein: 22g
Carbs: 0g
Fat: 9g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 79mg

Diet Ratings

Keto9/10APPROVED

Excellent keto protein source with minimal carbs (0g net carbs per 100g). High in protein, moderate fat content. Versatile and unprocessed when purchased plain.

Vegan1/10AVOID

Poultry is explicitly excluded from vegan diet. Ground turkey is processed meat from birds and contains no plant-based components.

Paleo9/10APPROVED

Unprocessed poultry meat available to Paleolithic hunters. Excellent protein source with minimal processing.

Mediterranean5/10CAUTION

Poultry is acceptable in moderation per Mediterranean diet principles, but ground turkey is processed and higher in saturated fat than whole poultry. Better to use whole turkey breast.

Carnivore8/10APPROVED

Poultry is an animal product acceptable to most carnivore practitioners. Ground turkey is minimally processed, nutrient-dense, and widely consumed. Slightly lower score than beef due to less optimal omega-3 to omega-6 ratio compared to ruminants.

Whole309/10APPROVED

Unprocessed poultry meat with no added ingredients. Fully compliant with Whole30 protein requirements.

Low-FODMAP9/10APPROVED

Plain ground turkey is a protein with no fermentable carbohydrates. Monash University confirms poultry is low-FODMAP at all reasonable serving sizes.

DASH8/10APPROVED

Lean poultry is a core DASH protein source. Ground turkey (93% lean or higher) is low in saturated fat and sodium when unseasoned. Excellent source of protein and B vitamins.

Zone8/10APPROVED

Lean protein source with minimal fat, ideal for Zone protein blocks. Low glycemic impact, supports 30% protein macronutrient target without excess saturated fat.

Anti-Inflammatory7/10APPROVED

Lean poultry with minimal saturated fat. Good protein source aligned with anti-inflammatory guidelines. Lower inflammatory potential than red meat.

GLP-1 Friendly8/10APPROVED

Ground turkey (93% lean) provides excellent protein (~22g per 3oz) with low fat (~5g per 3oz). Versatile, easy to digest, nutrient-dense per calorie, and portion-friendly. Ideal GLP-1 protein source when prepared without added fat.

Controversy Index

Score range: 1–9/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus5.1Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Ground turkey

Keto — 9/10

0g net carbs per 100g
High protein (20g per 100g)
Moderate fat content
Unprocessed whole food

Paleo — 9/10

Whole food meat
High protein
No additives if unseasoned
Lean option

Mediterranean — 5/10

Processed form reduces quality
Higher saturated fat concentration
Poultry allowed in moderation
Lean protein source

Carnivore — 8/10

Animal-derived protein
Minimally processed
Lower fat content than beef
Acceptable poultry source

Whole30 — 9/10

Whole meat product
No additives
Excellent protein source

Low-FODMAP — 9/10

Pure protein source
No oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, or polyols
Standard serving 100-150g is safe

DASH — 8/10

Low saturated fat when lean
High protein
Low sodium if unseasoned
Choose 93% lean or higher

Zone — 8/10

Lean protein
Low saturated fat
Minimal carbohydrate
Versatile for Zone meals

Anti-Inflammatory — 7/10

lean protein
low saturated fat
minimal omega-6 when grass-fed
no added inflammatory compounds

GLP-1 Friendly — 8/10

High protein density
Low fat (if 93% lean)
Versatile preparation
Easy to digest
Excellent nutrient density

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