Ground Turkey

Turkey mince is ground from a mix of turkey breast and thigh meat, yielding a lean, mild-flavoured mince that has gained popularity as a lighter alternative to beef or pork. Its neutral taste makes it a good carrier for strong seasonings and sauces.

While less traditional in Australian cooking than lamb or beef mince, turkey mince is increasingly used in health-conscious versions of classics — bolognese, tacos, burgers, meatballs, and chilli. It works particularly well in spiced dishes where the seasoning does the heavy lifting, as the meat itself is quite subtle.

Turkey mince is available at most Australian supermarkets, though the range of products is smaller than for beef or chicken mince. Its low fat content means it benefits from added moisture during cooking to prevent it drying out.

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How it's made

Turkeys are processed and broken down into primal cuts. A mix of breast and thigh meat — with varying proportions depending on the product — is trimmed and passed through a mechanical grinder. Some products include a small amount of skin or fat to improve moisture and flavour. The mince is packaged fresh or frozen.

Nutrition (per 100g)

Energy 148kcal
Protein 19.7g
Carbs 0g
Fat 7.7g
Fibre 0g Sugar 0g
Mass Distribution

1 patty, 4 oz is about 114 g — roughly 170 kcal of this.

What it costs the planet (per kilo)

Carbon ≈6.62kg
Freshwater ≈351.78L
Land ≈7.67m²

≈ Estimated — worked out from a category-typical value further up its supply chain. Where this comes from →

Where it comes from

In the kitchen

Used as

lean ground meat

Goes well with
onion garlic tomato cumin cheese
Classic dishes
  • Turkey burger
  • Turkey meatballs
  • Turkey chili
  • Turkey tacos

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Where this data comes from

Nutrition data from

USDA

How it was calculated

SR Legacy

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