Calories in 1 Cup of Turtle
1 cup of turtle (135 g) has 212 calories. That is 11% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 33 g of protein, 7.8 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 65% protein, 35% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of turtle has 159 and 1 1/2 cups of turtle has 318 calories. Burning 212 calories takes about 38 minutes of brisk walking or 17 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Turtle: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of turtle?
1 cup of turtle weighs about 135 g and has 212 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of turtle?
1 cup of turtle has 33 g of protein, which is 66% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of turtle?
1 cup of turtle has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much turtle is 100 calories?
100 calories of turtle is 64 g, about 1/2 cup of turtle.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706335. Original description: Turtle. Portion weights are USDA household measures.