The phrase "whole turkey" refers to a turkey that has not been cut or divided into parts. It means the turkey is complete, with all its body parts intact. Full definition
However, turkey meal contains several times as much protein as whole turkey since it has been dried and most of the moisture has been removed. (dogfoodinsider.com)
As usual, whole turkey contains a lot of moisture so this ingredient would appear lower in the list if the water were removed. (dogfoodinsider.com)
Also, I've been smoking whole turkeys for a few years now and my brother - in - law tells me that I should be cooking them breast - side down. (fieryfoodscentral.com)