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How many carbs are in turkey, light or dark meat?

1 small or thin slice of turkey, light or dark meat contains about 0.4g of carbohydrate, 8.2g of protein, and 50 calories.

1 small or thin slice contains 0.4g carbs 0.4g net carbs · 0g fiber · 8.2g protein · 50 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 oz, boneless, cooked, skinless (28.4g)0.4g0g0.4g
1 small or thin slice (30g)0.4g0g0.4g
1 medium slice (60g)0.9g0g0.9g
1 large or thick slice (85g)1.2g0g1.2g
1 cup, cooked, diced (135g)1.9g0g1.9g
100 grams (100g)1.4g0g1.4g

Net carbs in turkey, light or dark meat

1 small or thin slice of turkey, light or dark meat contains 0.4g of net carbs — total carbs (0.4g) minus dietary fiber (0g). 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 or dark meat (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341522). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in turkey, light or dark meat?

1 small or thin slice of turkey, light or dark meat contains about 0.4g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 0.4g.

How many net carbs are in turkey, light or dark meat?

Net carbs in 1 small or thin slice of turkey, light or dark meat are about 0.4g — that is total carbs (0.4g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is turkey, light or dark meat good for diabetics?

Turkey, light or dark 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 or dark meat keto-friendly?

Whether turkey, light or dark 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 0.4g of net carbs.

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