Chicken drumstick, sauteed, skin not eaten: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken drumstick, sauteed, skin not eaten contains 169 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 drumstick, NS as to size (50 g) provides about 85 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from protein, with 42% 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, 34% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 169 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 126 mg | 42% |
| Sodium C | 432 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 23.6 g | 47% |
| Vitamin A C | 6 µg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.55 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.4 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.095 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.4 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.4 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.37 µg | 15% |
| Choline C | 68.4 mg | 12% |
| Calcium C | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 194 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 249 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper C | 0.072 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 27.3 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 58%
- Fat 42%
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
- Fat7.5 gin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 10.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gin the lowest quarter of chicken, whole pieces (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium432 mgabove the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 405 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.007 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.38 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.095 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.33 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.036 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.01 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 6 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 68 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 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 leg, drumstick and thigh, stewed, skin not eaten Cooked | 164 | 24.1 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, baked or broiled, skin not eaten Cooked | 168 | 24.4 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| Chicken thigh, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw Cooked | 178 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Chicken thigh, stewed, skin not eaten Cooked | 175 | 24.4 g | 0 g | 8.6 g |
| Chicken breast, stewed, skin eaten Cooked | 181 | 24.7 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, grilled without sauce, skin not eaten Cooked | 183 | 23.9 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, sauteed, skin not eaten Cooked | 183 | 23.9 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, baked, coated, skin / coating not eaten Cooked | 183 | 23.9 g | 0 g | 9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked chicken drumstick?
100 g of cooked chicken drumstick has 169 kcal. 1 drumstick, NS as to size (50 g): about 85 kcal. 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g): about 48 kcal. 1 small drumstick (40 g): about 68 kcal.
Is cooked chicken drumstick high in protein?
Cooked chicken drumstick contains 23.6 g of protein per 100 g (47% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.8 g in 1 drumstick, NS as to size (50 g). About 58% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in cooked chicken drumstick?
Cooked 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 cooked chicken drumstick?
Cooked chicken drumstick contains 7.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked chicken drumstick contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (50% DV), Niacin (B3) (34% DV), Vitamin B6 (23% DV), zinc (23% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken drumstick?
100 g contains 432 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2706017. 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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