How many carbs are in turkey, light meat?
1 small or thin slice of turkey, light meat contains about 1.9g of carbohydrate, 1.8g net carbs after subtracting 0.1g of fiber, 8.2g of protein, and 52 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, boneless, cooked, skinless (28.4g) | 1.8g | 0.1g | 1.7g |
| 1 small or thin slice (30g) | 1.9g | 0.1g | 1.8g |
| 1 medium slice (60g) | 3.9g | 0.2g | 3.6g |
| 1 large or thick slice (85g) | 5.5g | 0.3g | 5.2g |
| 1 cup, cooked, diced (135g) | 8.7g | 0.5g | 8.2g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 6.5g | 0.4g | 6.1g |
Net carbs in turkey, light meat
1 small or thin slice of turkey, light meat contains 1.8g of net carbs — total carbs (1.9g) minus dietary fiber (0.1g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for turkey, light meat (per 100g)
- Calories: 173 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 6.5g
- Dietary fiber: 0.4g
- Sugars: 0.6g
- Protein: 27.3g
- Fat: 3.7g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341514). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in turkey, light meat?
1 small or thin slice of turkey, light meat contains about 1.9g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 1.8g.
How many net carbs are in turkey, light meat?
Net carbs in 1 small or thin slice of turkey, light meat are about 1.8g — that is total carbs (1.9g) minus dietary fiber (0.1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is turkey, light meat good for diabetics?
Turkey, light meat contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is turkey, light meat keto-friendly?
Whether turkey, light meat fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 small or thin slice) provides about 1.8g of net carbs.