By Manish KumarUpdated August 24, 2026Data verified: 2026-08-24

Protein in Turkey Wings

How much protein is in turkey wings? Retail roasted wing meat lists 30.2g protein per 100g — about 27.2g in one meat-only wing (~90g). Turkey wings are 4× larger than chicken wings by edible meat. Holiday smoked or braised wings may differ — match preparation to the reference.

Also known as: Turkey Wing, Smoked Turkey Wing, Holiday Turkey Wing

Quick Answer — 1 retail turkey wing, meat only, roasted (~90g)

Turkey, retail parts, wing, meat only, roasted — USDA FDC #172872

27.2grams protein

20.2g–30.2g per 100g across turkey wing references on this pageWhole bird wing meat-only ~30.1g; retail roasted ~30.2g; raw meat & skin ~20.2g; skin-on roasted ~27.4g.

153kcalCalories

5gFat

0gCarbs

Sodium:58 mg per 1 retail turkey wing, meat only, roasted (~90g)

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Turkey Wing Source & Trim

USDA publishes separate wing records for retail parts vs whole-bird references. Turkey wings are much larger than chicken wings (~90g meat vs ~21g). Select skin-on or meat-only and raw or roasted to match what you weighed.

USDA reference for turkey, retail parts, wing, meat only, cooked, roasted (FDC #172872)

Protein in Turkey Wing Portions

Amount	Protein	Calories	Fat	Carbs	Sodium
1 turkey wing, meat only (~90g)	27.2g	153	5.0g	0g	93mg
1 turkey wing with skin (~130g)	39.3g	221	7.2g	0g	134mg
2 turkey wings, meat only (~180g)	54.4g	306	9.9g	0g	185mg

Turkey Wing Protein by Weight

Amount	Protein	Calories	Fat	Carbs	Sodium
4 oz (~113g)	34.1g	192	6.2g	0g	116mg
6 oz (~170g)	51.3g	289	9.4g	0g	175mg
8 oz (~227g)	68.6g	386	12.5g	0g	234mg
25 grams	7.5g	43	1.4g	0g	26mg
50 grams	15.1g	85	2.8g	0g	52mg
75 grams	22.6g	128	4.1g	0g	77mg
100 grams	30.2g	170	5.5g	0g	103mg
125 grams	37.8g	213	6.9g	0g	129mg
150 grams	45.3g	255	8.3g	0g	155mg
200 grams	60.4g	340	11.0g	0g	206mg
250 grams	75.5g	425	13.8g	0g	258mg
1 oz (~28g)	8.6g	48	1.6g	0g	29mg
1 lb (~454g)	137.1g	772	25.0g	0g	468mg

How Much Turkey Wings Provides Your Protein Target?

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Protein target (g)

Food amount

99g

≈ 3.5 oz

Calories

169 kcal

Also provides

5.5g fat · 0g carbs

Turkey Wings Amount Needed for Common Protein Targets

Based on the selected food state above. Weigh your portion for the most accurate food log entry.

Protein Target	Approx. Turkey Wings	Also (oz)	Calories
10g protein	33g	1.2 oz	56 kcal
15g protein	50g	1.8 oz	84 kcal
20g protein	66g	2.3 oz	113 kcal
25g protein	83g	2.9 oz	141 kcal
30g protein	99g	3.5 oz	169 kcal
40g protein	132g	4.7 oz	225 kcal
50g protein	166g	5.8 oz	281 kcal

Turkey Wings Protein Calculator

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Serving Size

Number of Servings

Nutrition Results — 90g Turkey Wings

Protein

27.2g

Calories

153 kcal

Fat

5.0g

Carbohydrates

Turkey Wings Protein Density

Protein density metrics help compare how efficiently different foods deliver protein relative to weight and calories. These are analytical measures — not health judgments.

Protein per 100g

30.2g

Standard reference amount for comparing foods

Protein per ounce

8.6g

Useful for US portion logging (1 oz ≈ 28g)

Protein per 100 calories

17.8g

Protein efficiency relative to calorie cost

Calories per gram of protein

5.6 kcal

Lower values mean more protein per calorie consumed

Data & Methodology

Reference amount: Per 100g, unless a specific serving size is noted.

Active product type: Retail, meat only, roasted — USDA reference for turkey, retail parts, wing, meat only, cooked, roasted

Food state: retail wing, meat only, roasted

Data source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #172872 — verify at USDA)

Nutrition linkage: Values are synchronized with our verified turkey wings nutrition calculator (meat-only-roasted variant).

Product variation: This food has 4 reference product types. Use the product selector above to match your label or USDA entry when logging portions.

Calculations: All nutrient values scale linearly from the per-100g reference: value = (per100g × grams) / 100. Protein target calculations invert this formula.

Serving conversions: Slice and piece weights are representative estimates. Actual slice weight varies by brand and thickness — use package label weights or a kitchen scale when precision matters.

Product variation: Generic USDA reference data may differ from branded product labels. For packaged foods, the Nutrition Facts panel on your specific product is the most accurate source.

Last verified: 2026-08-24

Turkey Wings Are Not Chicken Wings

A single turkey wing yields roughly 90g edible meat (roasted, meat-only) vs ~21g for a chicken wing — one turkey wing delivers about 4× the protein of one chicken wing.

USDA maintains retail part (FDC #172872) and whole-bird (FDC #171498) wing references with similar protein (~30g/100g meat-only) but different fat profiles.

Holiday preparations (smoked, braised) may differ from plain roasted references — log sauces and rubs separately when they add significant sodium or calories.

Protein in One Turkey Wing

At retail roasted meat-only (~90g, FDC #172872): ≈ 27.2g protein and 153 kcal.

At roasted with skin (~130g): ≈ 35.6g protein and 298 kcal.

Bone-in turkey wings on a scale weigh far more than edible meat — use meat weight or USDA piece references.

Turkey Wing vs Chicken Wing Protein

Per 100g roasted meat-only: turkey wing 30.2g protein, 170 kcal vs chicken wing 30.5g protein, 203 kcal — nearly identical protein density; chicken wing meat-only has slightly more fat per 100g in USDA references.

Per piece: one turkey wing (~27g protein) vs one chicken wing (~6.4g protein) — the turkey wing is a much larger portion.

Do not substitute chicken wing counts when logging turkey wings — the piece weights differ by roughly 4×.

Skin-On vs Skinless Turkey Wing

Per 100g roasted: meat only — 30.2g P, 170 kcal, 5.5g fat; meat & skin — 27.4g P, 229 kcal, 12.4g fat (FDC #172872 vs #171094) ^[1].

Skin adds substantial fat and calories while modestly lowering protein per 100g because skin weight is included without proportional protein.

Smoked wings often retain skin — select meat & skin if you consume the skin.

Raw vs Roasted Turkey Wing

Raw wing meat & skin lists 20.2g protein and 197 kcal per 100g; retail roasted meat-only lists 30.2g and 170 kcal.

Compare raw to raw or roasted to roasted — do not log cooked weight against raw per-100g data.

Smoked turkey wing (estimated in full calculator) adds sodium from brining — plain roasted references do not include smokehouse brine.

Bone-In vs Edible Turkey Wing Weight

A raw bone-in turkey wing may weigh 300–450g+ but yields only ~90g roasted meat without skin reference weight.

Weighing the whole wing with bone and logging that weight as meat overestimates protein significantly.

Cut meat from the bone and weigh, or use the ~90g meat-only per wing USDA estimate.

Logging Turkey Wings

Holiday plate: count wings using ~90g meat reference per wing, or weigh meat off the bone.

Smoked / BBQ: skin-on reference if eating skin; add sauce calories separately.

Leftovers: weigh chopped meat and enter grams with roasted meat-only reference.

Turkey Wing vs Chicken Wing & Dark Meat (per 100g roasted meat-only)

Food	Protein (g)	Calories (kcal)	Fat (g)	Typical piece protein
Turkey Wing (retail, roasted)	30.2	170	5.5	~27g / wing
Chicken Wing (roasted)	30.5	203	8.1	~6.4g / wing
Turkey Thigh (whole bird, roasted)	27.7	165	6.0	~88g / thigh
Turkey Breast (roasted)	30.1	147	2.1	—

Turkey Wing: Raw vs Roasted (per 100g)

Nutrient	Raw (meat & skin)	Roasted (meat only, retail)
Protein (g)	20.2	30.2
Calories (kcal)	197	170
Total Fat (g)	12.0	5.5

Turkey Wing vs Chicken Wing (per 100g & per piece)

Measure	Turkey wing	Chicken wing
Protein per 100g (meat only)	30.2g	30.5g
Calories per 100g (meat only)	170	203
Est. meat per piece	90g	21g
Protein per piece	~27.2g	~6.4g

Practical Tips for Turkey Wings

1
One turkey wing ≈ four chicken wings by edible meat — do not use chicken wing counts.
2
Retail vs whole-bird USDA refs differ slightly in fat — both ~30g protein/100g meat-only.
3
Bone-in scale weight overstates food — weigh meat off the bone.
4
Smoked/brined wings may have higher sodium than plain roasted references.
5
Match raw or roasted to what you weighed.

Frequently Asked Questions — Turkey Wings

How much protein is in one turkey wing?

One retail roasted meat-only turkey wing (~90g, FDC #172872) provides about 27.2g protein and 153 kcal. With skin (~130g): about 35.6g protein and 298 kcal. Turkey wings are much larger than chicken wings.

How does turkey wing protein compare with chicken wing?

Per 100g roasted meat-only, both list ~30g protein. Per piece, one turkey wing (~27g protein) equals roughly four chicken wings (~6.4g each) because turkey wings yield much more edible meat.

Does skin affect turkey wing nutrition?

Yes. Meat-only roasted lists 30.2g protein and 170 kcal per 100g vs meat & skin at 27.4g protein and 229 kcal. Skin adds fat and calories.

Should I log turkey wings raw or cooked?

Weigh raw and log raw meat & skin reference, or weigh cooked meat and log roasted meat-only or skin-on reference. Do not mix states.

How much protein is in 4 oz of turkey wing?

At retail roasted meat-only values, 4 oz (~113g) provides about 34.1g protein and 192 kcal.

Important Notice

Values from USDA FDC #172872 (retail wing meat only roasted), #171498 (whole bird wing), #171094 (meat & skin roasted), and raw meat & skin reference. Smoked wing estimates are in the full calculator only. Protein targets are mathematical only. Informational use — not medical advice.

About the Author

Manish KumarNASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Certified fitness professional and nutrition researcher with over 10 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry. Founder of Food Nutrify, dedicated to making accurate, science-backed nutrition data accessible to everyone through free, easy-to-use calculators.

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References & Sources

[1] USDA FoodData Central (2024). Turkey wing: retail meat only roasted (FDC #172872); whole bird (#171498); meat & skin (#171094). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.