Nutrition
By Nancy Adler
People often go to turkey for a better alternative to beef. Turkey is fairly comparable to chicken in nutrients but both its white and dark meat are slightly leaner. Skinless boneless turkey breast is the leanest.
There aren’t major nutritional differences between ground turkey and beef. The nutrition panel for ground beef is very comparable. If you eat a serving of turkey that has 70 to 80 milligrams of cholesterol, you are getting about the same amount of cholesterol as a serving of most cuts of beef. I do believe turkey is the healthier choice because it has significantly less saturated fat and fewer calories than beef. Turkey has a marginally higher protein content than chicken. Turkey has 29 grams of protein per 100 gram a while chicken has 27 grams of protein per 100 grams. On average, turkey has fewer calories and slightly lower fat content. Therefore, it is the poultry of choice for many bodybuilders.
Beef contains creatine, which is important for the production and maintenance of your muscles, Turkey contains tryptophan. Both Turkey and beef are good choices for your daily protein intake. Turkey gives you less cholesterol, beef gives you higher amounts of iron.
Processed meats have high amounts of salt, and most are high in saturated fats. When it comes to deli meats, turkey is better for you than salami because it doesn’t have saturated fat. But it still has a fair amount of saturated fat so it isn’t as heart-healthy as fresh sliced turkey breast. Like everything, balance and portion are the keys.
Please enjoy my recipe from my cookbook “ Nancy’s Recipes for Life” available at my Linwood office location and Capellas Oil and vinegar store in Ocean City.
Salsa Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Ground Turkey ( 99% fat-free)
- 1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp. Chunky Salsa ( May use medium or hot for extra kick)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients until well mixed. Add salt and pepper to taste. Divide into 4 Pattie’s. Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and cook over medium heat until cooked thoroughly ( about 10 minutes) flipping once about halfway through. Optional toppings: onions, cheese, guacamole
Burgers may be grilled as well.
Serves 4
Nutritional info
Fat 1.5 grams
Carbohydrates 7.6 grams
Protein 29.4 grams
Calories 161. 8
Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist and practitioner in Linwood. Her office is located in Cornerstone Commerce Center, 1201 New Rd. Learn about her practice at ww.nancyadlernutrition.com (609)653-4900. Nancy is the Recipient of the Best of The Press 2020 and 2021 Gold Award. You may listen to Nancy every Sunday at 2 pm Nancy Adler Nutrition LIVE! NewsTalk 1400 WOND and 92.3 the station is fm
