Turkey gizzards,facts
Turkey gizzards cooked
- The turkey is a large bird native to North America.
- The nutrients in turkey depend on the exact cut (the part of the animal the meat is from).
- Turkey is a good source of lean protein.
- The dark meat is found in active muscles such as the legs or thighs.
- Skinless cuts have fewer calories and less fat than those with the skin on.
- Turkey is an excellent source of B vitamins (B3, B6, and B12).
- Turkey is rich in selenium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus.
- Similar to all meat, turkey contains various compounds like carnosine, creatine, and taurine.
- Frozen turkey meat should be thawed in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature.
- The gizzard is a muscle in the stomach of birds which is used in the process of digestion.
- Turkey gizzards contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, and vitamin C.