Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, drumstick, meat only: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, drumstick, meat only contains 172 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 drumstick (71 g) provides about 122 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from protein, with 35% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for poultry products on FoodFactly (176 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 50% of the Daily Value for selenium, 36% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 26% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol I | 155 mg | 52% |
| Sodium I | 403 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 27.7 g | 55% |
| Vitamin A C | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.54 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 5.7 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.47 µg | 20% |
| Choline ? | 80.1 mg | 15% |
| Calcium I | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron I | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium I | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus I | 248 mg | 20% |
| Potassium I | 291 mg | 6% |
| Zinc I | 2.9 mg | 26% |
| Copper I | 0.089 mg | 10% |
| Selenium M | 27.4 µg | 50% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 65%
- Fat 35%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein27.7 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat6.8 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium403 mgin the top quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.26 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.9 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.2 g |
| Leucine M | 2.2 g |
| Lysine M | 2.5 g |
| Methionine M | 0.77 g |
| Cystine M | 0.28 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.86 g |
| Valine M | 1.3 g |
| Arginine M | 1.8 g |
| Histidine M | 0.76 g |
| Alanine M | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.5 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4.1 g |
| Glycine M | 1.3 g |
| Proline M | 1.5 g |
| Serine M | 1.2 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.24 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.94 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.033 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.056 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.51 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 10 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.15 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 64.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 719 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 33 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 9 µg |
| Betaine M | 11.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chicken
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, whole, dark meat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 173 | 27.7 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Turkey, whole, back, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 173 | 27.7 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Turkey, thigh, from whole bird, meat only, roasted Cooked | 165 | 27.7 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 173 | 28.6 g | 0 g | 6.5 g |
| Turkey, light and dark meat, roasted, skin eaten Cooked | 183 | 27.5 g | 0.04 g | 7.5 g |
| Turkey, dark meat, roasted, skin not eaten Cooked | 167 | 26.9 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Turkey, fryer-roasters, meat and skin, cooked, roasted Cooked | 172 | 28.3 g | 0 g | 5.7 g |
| Turkey, thigh, cooked, skin not eaten Cooked | 161 | 26.9 g | 0 g | 6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked chicken?
100 g of cooked chicken has 172 kcal. 1 drumstick (71 g): about 122 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 146 kcal.
Is cooked chicken high in protein?
Cooked chicken contains 27.7 g of protein per 100 g (55% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.7 g in 1 drumstick (71 g). About 65% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is among the highest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked chicken?
Cooked chicken contains 6.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (50% DV), Niacin (B3) (36% DV), zinc (26% DV), phosphorus (20% DV) and Vitamin B12 (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken?
100 g contains 403 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, drumstick, meat only has 172 kcal, while chicken, thighs, frozen, breaded, reheated has 334 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171114. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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