Dense protein is under-estimated. 50–200% visual error (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013). Per 100 g turkey: 148 kcal, 20 g protein, 8 g fat. Sliced turkey from the deli counter is already cooked weight — no conversion needed.
How should I track Ground Turkey (raw)?
Ground Turkey is high in protein. The simplest way to track Ground Turkey accurately is to weigh it raw, before cooking. According to USDA cooking yield data, meat loses 20–30% of its weight during cooking as moisture evaporates — so 150 g raw becomes roughly 105–120 g cooked. If you log the cooked weight using raw nutrition values, you will undercount your protein and calories. A kitchen scale takes the guesswork out of it. Quick tip: cook a batch, weigh it before and after, and you will know your personal shrink ratio for next time.
