Chicken drumstick, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken drumstick, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten contains 172 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g) provides about 49 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from protein, with 35% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in chicken, whole pieces on FoodFactly, where the median is 204 kcal per 100 g across 160 foods.
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.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 155 mg | 52% |
| Sodium C | 403 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 27.7 g | 55% |
| Vitamin A C | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.54 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.7 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.47 µg | 20% |
| Choline C | 80.1 mg | 15% |
| Calcium C | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 248 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 291 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 2.9 mg | 26% |
| Copper C | 0.089 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 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 chicken, whole pieces (median 23.6 g)
- Fat6.8 gin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 10.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium403 mgbelow the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 405 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 |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.94 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.033 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.056 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.51 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 10 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 64.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chicken drumstick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, NS as to part and cooking method, NS as to skin eaten | 164 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 6.4 g |
| Chicken, NS as to part and cooking method, skin not eaten | 164 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 6.4 g |
| Chicken breast, NS as to cooking method, skin eaten | 175 | 26.4 g | 0.09 g | 7.7 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten | 185 | 25.5 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Chicken breast, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten | 144 | 28 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Chicken, ground | 201 | 27.1 g | 0 g | 10.3 g |
| Chicken, NS as to part and cooking method, skin eaten | 196 | 25.1 g | 0.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Chicken thigh, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten | 193 | 24.1 g | 0 g | 10.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken drumstick?
100 g of chicken drumstick has 172 kcal. 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g): about 49 kcal. 1 drumstick (50 g): about 86 kcal. 1 cup, cooked, diced (135 g): about 232 kcal.
Is chicken drumstick high in protein?
Chicken drumstick contains 27.7 g of protein per 100 g (55% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.9 g in 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g). About 65% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other chicken, whole pieces, that is among the highest quarter (median 23.6 g).
How many carbs are in chicken drumstick?
Chicken drumstick has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chicken drumstick?
Chicken drumstick 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 chicken drumstick 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 chicken drumstick?
100 g contains 403 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chicken drumstick have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, chicken drumstick, NS as to cooking method, skin not eaten has 172 kcal, while chicken drumstick, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin eaten, from raw has 190 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706001. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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