Chicken drumstick, stewed, skin not eaten: Nutrition Facts
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Chicken drumstick, stewed, skin not eaten contains 148 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium drumstick (55 g) provides about 81 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from protein, with 36% 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, 31% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 23% 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 | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 126 mg | 42% |
| Sodium C | 423 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 23.7 g | 47% |
| Vitamin A C | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.087 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.37 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.41 µg | 17% |
| Choline C | 71.4 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron C | 0.93 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 183 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper C | 0.062 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 27.7 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 64%
- Fat 36%
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
- Protein23.7 gabove the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 23.6 g)
- Fat5.9 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)
- Sodium423 mgabove the median for chicken, whole pieces (median 405 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.1 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 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.03 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.34 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.055 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.087 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.37 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 7 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 69.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 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, baked or broiled, skin not eaten Cooked | 168 | 24.4 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| Chicken leg, drumstick and thigh, stewed, skin not eaten Cooked | 164 | 24.1 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| Chicken, NS as to part, stewed, NS as to skin eaten Cooked | 156 | 26 g | 0 g | 5.4 g |
| Chicken, NS as to part, stewed, skin not eaten Cooked | 156 | 26 g | 0 g | 5.4 g |
| Chicken, NS as to part, fried, coated, skin / coating not eaten Cooked | 164 | 26.2 g | 0.07 g | 6.6 g |
| Chicken, NS as to part, baked, coated, skin / coating not eaten Cooked | 164 | 26.2 g | 0.07 g | 6.6 g |
| Chicken thigh, baked, broiled, or roasted, skin not eaten, from raw Cooked | 178 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Chicken breast, stewed, skin eaten Cooked | 181 | 24.7 g | 0 g | 8.3 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 148 kcal. 1 medium drumstick (55 g): about 81 kcal. 1 oz, cooked (28.4 g): about 42 kcal. 1 small drumstick (45 g): about 67 kcal.
Is cooked chicken drumstick high in protein?
Cooked chicken drumstick contains 23.7 g of protein per 100 g (47% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13 g in 1 medium drumstick (55 g). About 64% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other chicken, whole pieces, that is above the median (median 23.6 g).
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 5.9 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 drumstick contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (50% DV), Niacin (B3) (31% DV), zinc (23% DV), Vitamin B6 (22% DV) and Vitamin B12 (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked chicken drumstick?
100 g contains 423 mg of sodium, 18% 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 2706015. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
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