Foods that start with T
USDA's reference data names 73 common foods that start with T, from taco to turnover or hot pocket; 13 of them are vegetables and vegetable products. Each is listed with its calories and protein in a typical portion.
Data: USDA FoodData Central, April 30, 2026 release.
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
- Taro116 calories, 1.6 g protein in 1 cup, sliced
- Taro leaves12 calories, 1.4 g protein in 1 cup
- Taro shoots9 calories, 0.8 g protein in 1 shoot
- Tomatillos21 calories, 0.6 g protein in 1/2 cup, chopped or diced
- Tomato and vegetable juice22 calories per 100 g
- Tomato juice41 calories, 2.1 g protein in 1 cup
- Tomato puree38 calories per 100 g
- Tomato sauce24 calories per 100 g
- Tomatoes25 calories, 1.0 g protein in 1 whole
- Tree fern28 calories, 0.2 g protein in 1/2 cup, chopped
- Turnip greens18 calories, 0.8 g protein in 1 cup, chopped
- Turnip greens and turnips57 calories, 4.9 g protein in 1 cup
- Turnips34 calories, 1.1 g protein in 1 medium
Poultry Products
- Turkey125 calories, 25.6 g protein in 3 oz
- Turkey back342 calories, 37.2 g protein in 1 cup, chopped or diced
- Turkey breast116 calories, 25.1 g protein in 3 oz
- Turkey drumstick118 calories, 25.6 g protein in 3 oz
- Turkey heart158 calories, 18.9 g protein in 4 oz
- Turkey leg177 calories, 23.7 g protein in 3 oz
- Turkey liver100 calories, 14.2 g protein in 1 raw liver
- Turkey thigh140 calories, 23.6 g protein in 3 oz
- Turkey whole135 calories, 24.7 g protein in 3 oz
- Turkey wing145 calories, 25.6 g protein in 3 oz
Finfish and Shellfish Products
Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
- Tartar sauce63 calories, 0.3 g protein in 2 tablespoons
- Teriyaki sauce256 calories, 17.1 g protein in 1 cup
- Tomato bisque soup96 calories per 100 g
- Tomato rice soup93 calories per 100 g
- Tomato soup47 calories, 1.6 g protein in 1 cup
Baked Products
- Taco shells135 calories, 1.8 g protein in 1 oz
- Tart193 calories, 2.1 g protein in 1 tart
- Toaster pastries189 calories, 2.1 g protein in 1 pastry
- Tortilla142 calories, 3.7 g protein in 1 extra large
Fruits and Fruit Juices
- Tamarind287 calories, 3.4 g protein in 1 cup, pulp
- Tangerine juice106 calories, 1.2 g protein in 1 cup
- Tangerines103 calories, 1.6 g protein in 1 cup
- Thompson seedless grapes98 calories, 1.2 g protein in 1 cup
Legumes and Legume Products
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
- Taquito197 calories, 6.9 g protein in 1 small/regular taquito
- Tortellini361 calories, 23.3 g protein in 1 cup
- Turnover237 calories, 2.3 g protein in 1 item, any size
Snacks
- Taro chips115 calories, 0.5 g protein in 10 chips
- Tortilla chips142 calories, 2.1 g protein in 1 cup
- Trail mix131 calories, 3.9 g protein in 1 oz
Fats and Oils
- Thousand island dressing167 calories, 0.5 g protein in 1 packet
- Tub margarine75 calories, 0.0 g protein in 1 tablespoon
Fast Foods
- Taco138 calories, 5.8 g protein in 1 miniature
American Indian/Alaska Native Foods
- Tamale285 calories, 11.7 g protein in 1 piece
Beverages
- Tea2 calories, 0.0 g protein in 1 cup
Cereal Grains and Pasta
- Teff255 calories, 9.8 g protein in 1 cup
Sausages and Luncheon Meats
- Thuringer101 calories, 4.9 g protein in 1 slice
Spices and Herbs
- Thyme101 calories per 100 g
Sweets
- Toppings106 calories, 0.0 g protein in 2 tbsp
Other foods
- Taco or tostada salad218 calories, 9.1 g protein in 1 cup
- Toasted bread114 calories, 4.0 g protein in 1 large or thick slice
- Toddler meal152 calories, 6.1 g protein in 1 tray
- Tomato sandwich241 calories, 10.2 g protein in 1 sandwich, any size
- Tuna noodle casserole311 calories, 20.2 g protein in 1 cup
- Tuna salad sandwich196 calories, 8.9 g protein in 1 miniature/slider
- Turkey and ham sandwich249 calories, 19.0 g protein in 1 sandwich, any size
- Turkey bacon104 calories, 8.4 g protein in 1 oz, cooked
- Turkey or chicken burger339 calories, 29.0 g protein in 1 sandwich
- Turkey or chicken sausage145 calories, 14.7 g protein in 1 bun-size or griller link
- Turkey sandwich113 calories, 7.2 g protein in 1 miniature/slider
- Turkey sandwich or sub117 calories, 8.0 g protein in 1 miniature/slider
- Turnover or hot pocket90 calories, 3.3 g protein in 1 small/individual
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation, Survey), April 30, 2026 release.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov