Turkey breast deli meat is a convenient source of muscle-friendly protein when you're at home or on the go. The classic lunchbox staple adds variety and flavor to sandwiches and salads without adding a lot of calories or fat.
Nutrition
Each 1 oz. slice of turkey sandwich meat contains 29 calories, 0.5 g of fat and 5 g of protein. Turkey sandwich meat is low in saturated fat but high in sodium with 288 mg or 12 percent of the recommended daily allowance for a 2000 calorie diet per slice. Unlike vegetable protein sources, turkey protein contains a complete set of essential amino acids.
Calorie Breakdown
Turkey sandwich meat is a low-fat source of dietary protein, with only 15 percent of the total calories coming from fat and 68 percent from protein. To burn off the calories in one slice of turkey, you could walk for ten minutes, bicycle for four minutes or jog for three minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Pair turkey lunch meat with whole wheat bread and sliced fresh vegetables for a balanced, low-fat lunch. Roll up a few stacked slices of turkey and cut into 1-inch slices to top your favorite salad for added protein.
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