Flavorful and low in fat, smoked turkey is an excellent addition to a healthy diet. Don't limit your consumption of turkey to the holidays -- work this versatile food into your weekly menu.
Calories
Smoked turkey -- a combination of light and dark meat -- without the skin provides 45 calories per oz., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A 4-oz. serving provides 180 calories. Add the skin and you'll be consuming 55 calories per ounce, or 220 per 4-oz. serving. Eat low-fat smoked turkey lunch meat, and you'll only consume 108 calories per 4-oz. serving.
Basic Nutrition
Smoked turkey is a good source of protein, and, like all meats, does not contain carbohydrates. A 4-oz. serving of smoked turkey meat provides 8 g of protein and 1 g of fat. If you eat it with the skin, you'll get an additional 2 g of fat.
Vitamins and Minerals
Smoked turkey is an excellent source of selenium, with a 4-oz. serving providing over half of the daily allowance for this nutrient. You'll also get one third of the daily allowance for zinc and niacin. According to the National Institutes of Health, zinc may have a protective effect on eyesight. Smoked turkey is also a good source of vitamin B6, potassium and copper.
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