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Nutrition Comparisons
Fried Turkey vs. Roasted Turkey
Roasted Turkey has slightly more protein, fewer calories, and less fat than Fried Turkey. It also contains significantly less sodium, making it potentially better for heart health. Fried Turkey provides marginally more vitamin B12, while iron content is nearly identical in both.
Background:Fried Turkey
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Faster Cooking Time:Deep-frying reduces turkey cooking time significantly.
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Juicy Meat:Deep-frying seals in moisture, resulting in juicy meat.
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Crispy Skin:Deep-frying produces a crispy, flavorful skin.
drawbacks 👎
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Safety Hazards:Deep-frying involves hot oil, posing fire and burn risks.
Background:Roasted Turkey
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Lower Calorie Option:Roasted turkey breast without skin contains fewer calories and fat than deep-fried.
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Controlled Ingredients:Roasting allows for better control over added ingredients like butter and herbs.
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Safer Cooking Method:Roasting is generally safer than deep-frying, which involves handling hot oil.
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Longer Cooking Time:Roasting a turkey takes several hours, requiring advance planning.
Protein
Roasted Turkey contains 28.6 g of protein per serving, which is slightly higher than Fried Turkey at 26.2 g. Protein is essential for muscle repair and growth.
Calories
Roasted Turkey has slightly fewer calories (189 kcal) compared to Fried Turkey (192 kcal), making it a marginally lower-calorie option.
Fats
Roasted Turkey has 7.39 g of total fat, lower than Fried Turkey's 8.51 g. Lower fat content may be preferable for certain diets.
Iron
Roasted Turkey has a slightly higher iron content (1.09 mg) compared to Fried Turkey (1.04 mg), supporting oxygen transport in the blood.
Sodium
Roasted Turkey contains significantly less sodium (103 mg) compared to Fried Turkey (270 mg), which may benefit those monitoring sodium intake.
Vitamin B12
Fried Turkey provides 1.17 µg of vitamin B12, slightly more than Roasted Turkey at 1.02 µg. Vitamin B12 is crucial for nerve and blood health.