Turkeys grown for consumption in the U.S. are not given any steroids or hormones during the growing process. No hormones have been approved for use in turkeys. Genetic improvements, better feed formulation and modern management practices are responsible for the larger turkeys produced today. Turkey offers more nutritional benefits than other meats. Turkey has the lowest fat content of any other meat, including chicken.
Turkey has more protein per portion than chicken, beef or pork.
White turkey is lower in calories than any other meat, including chicken. Turkey is also highest in methionine, the essential amino acid required for complete protein usage.