Fresh & Natural Ground Turkey Breast 99% Fat Free - 16 oz. (2024)

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Is 99% fat-free ground turkey good for you? ›

Our 99% Fat-Free, Antibiotic-Free Ground Turkey Breast is a healthy, nutritious protein base for delicious meals. Each serving has 28 grams of protein and only one gram of fat. It's great in a salad or after a workout!

Shady Brook Farms® turkeys are raised by independent farmers with no growth-promoting antibiotics, added hormones or steroids. When you enjoy Shady Brook Farms® 99% Fat-Free Ground Turkey Breast, you're a part of how good feeds good.

With 28g of protein, 1g of fat per serving, and only 120 calories, our 99% Fat-Free Ground Turkey Breast puts a healthy spin on your favorite recipes.

Ground turkey breast is the most lean, while ground thighs and drumsticks contain dark meat and have a fat percentage that's closer to beef. Packages that are simply labeled “ground turkey” can be a mixture of both white and dark meats.

Protein is a macronutrient, which means that your body needs a lot of it. Your body can't store protein, so you need to consume it every day. As long as you don't eat too much turkey, it is a healthy way to get the protein you need. It's also a good source of beneficial vitamins and minerals like magnesium and niacin.

Additionally, choose lean cuts of either meat, such as 93% lean and 7% fat ground turkey or beef. Although, 99% fat-free turkey is the leanest option of all, with less than 1 gram of saturated fat per 3 ounces (85 grams) ( 6 ).

Turkey. Turkey is another great lean meat option for contributing to weight loss. It's low in calories and provides many of the same nutrients as chicken. Ground turkey is one of the best choices for eating turkey to lose weight, simply because it's lean.

Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious foods. Each serving of 2 eggs (105 g) contains 15 essential vitamins and minerals, only 160 calories and an incredible amount of nutrition. The nutrition tables speak for themselves! So include eggs as part of your healthy diet!

If you're looking to reduce calories for weight loss, either lean ground turkey or lean ground beef are healthy choices. Keeping tabs on saturated fat for heart health? Lean ground turkey is the better pick by a slim margin.

To summarize, turkey meat has low total lipid, cholesterol, and polyunsaturated fatty acid levels, making it a desirable option for diets aiming at lowering blood cholesterol levels.

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Substitute ground turkey for ground beef. And snack on fresh fruits. You can stuff avocados with almost anything (diced chicken breasts, tomatoes, low-fat cheese) and bake them in the oven.

If you're concerned about additives, these more natural-sounding meats might seem appealing. But there's a catch. Doyle explains that these natural meats (including chicken and turkey) are still processed, and they're still made with nitrates. “They use natural sources of preservatives,” she says.

Two types to look for are 93% lean ground turkey and 99% lean ground turkey. The biggest difference is that the 99% version is generally made with all breast meat and contains no saturated fat. However, because it has so little fat, it runs the risk of getting dry.

With 26g of protein and 3g of fat per serving, our 97% Fat-Free Ground White Turkey puts a healthy spin on your favorite recipes. From lasagna to burgers and tacos, Shady Brook Farms® ground turkey is a lean protein addition you can feel good about.

Butterball Extra Lean Ground Turkey is made with premium turkey breast meat and is 98% fat-free. Our leanest ground meat, this fresh ground turkey has 27g of protein and 120 calories per serving. Substitute Butterball ground turkey in any recipe that calls for ground beef for a healthier alternative.

"Ground turkey contains less saturated fat than ground beef, giving it a more beneficial fat profile," says Beaver. "In its place, ground turkey instead contains more polyunsaturated fat, which is a protective, healthier type of fat."