KETO VERDICTYES
Ground turkey is keto-friendly at 0g net carbs per 100g. It’s a very lean, high-protein base—great when you add fat (butter, olive oil, cheese, sauces) to hit keto ratios.
Is Ground Turkey Keto?
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Ground turkey is keto-friendly at 0g net carbs per 100g. It’s a very lean, high-protein base—great when you add fat (butter, olive oil, cheese, sauces) to hit keto ratios.
- Net carbs (100g)0g
- Protein (100g)29g
- Fat (100g)2.7g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100g (raw)
Net Carbs
0g
Total Carbs
0g
Fiber
0g
Protein
29g
Fat
2.7g
Calories
135
Source: USDA FoodData Central
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Zero net carbs: perfect protein base for keto meals
- High protein (~29g/100g) supports muscle maintenance
- Very lean—easy to dial macros by adding fats (butter, oils, cheese)
- Cooks fast (5–10 min) for weeknight meals
- Versatile across tacos, burgers, meatballs, stir-fries, casseroles
- Budget-friendly compared to many proteins
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Complete protein with all essential amino acids
- B vitamins (B6, niacin) support energy metabolism and cognition
- Selenium provides antioxidant and immune support
- Phosphorus contributes to bone and muscle function
- Zinc aids immune function and wound healing
- Lower saturated fat than many red meats
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
TURKEY TACO LETTUCE WRAPS
Brown with taco seasoning (check sugar), serve in lettuce cups with cheddar-cheese, sour-cream, and salsa-fresh.
TURKEY MEATBALLS
Mix with pork-rinds (crumbs), egg, and spices; bake at 400°F (205°C) ~20 min. Serve with marinara or a cream sauce.
CREAMY GARLIC TURKEY SKILLET
Brown turkey, add garlic, mushrooms, and heavy-cream; simmer until thick. Spoon over cauliflower-rice.
TURKEY BURGER PATTIES
Combine with herbs and minced onion-yellow; pan-fry in butter or olive-oil. Serve in lettuce wraps.
ASIAN TURKEY STIR-FRY
Stir-fry with veg, soy-sauce or tamari, ginger, and garlic. Serve over zucchini-noodles.
STUFFED PEPPER FILLING
Mix cooked turkey with cream-cheese and cheddar; stuff into roasted bell-pepper-green halves.