KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading: Nutrition Facts
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KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading contains 274 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (41 g) provides about 112 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 12% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 46% of the Daily Value for copper, 44% of the Daily Value for selenium and 29% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 274 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 17.7 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.9 g | 19% |
| Trans fat C | 0.11 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 109 mg | 36% |
| Sodium C | 632 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 20.6 g | 41% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.037 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.6 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 1.1 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.54 µg | 23% |
| Calcium C | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.91 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 198 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.8 mg | 17% |
| Copper C | 0.41 mg | 46% |
| Manganese C | 0.15 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 24.2 µg | 44% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 12%
- Fat 58%
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
- Protein20.6 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fat17.7 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.9 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium632 mgabove the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.4 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan C | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.68 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.61 g |
| Leucine C | 1.3 g |
| Lysine C | 0.9 g |
| Methionine C | 0.3 g |
| Cystine C | 0.24 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.79 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.63 g |
| Valine C | 0.75 g |
| Arginine C | 1.2 g |
| Histidine C | 0.49 g |
| Alanine C | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 1.4 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 4.8 g |
| Glycine C | 1.7 g |
| Proline C | 1.7 g |
| Serine C | 0.8 g |
| Hydroxyproline C | 0.54 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) C | 0.28 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.055 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.86 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.072 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.66 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.066 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0.014 g |
| TFA 16:1 t C | 0.004 g |
| TFA 18:1 t C | 0.049 g |
| TFA 22:1 t C | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined C | 0.061 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs C | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c C | 0.66 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c C | 5.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c C | 5.8 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0.026 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.054 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 C | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 22:4 C | 0.024 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol C | 19 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water C | 51.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 2.4 g |
| Energy C | 1,146 kJ |
Other forms of KFC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 267 | 21.1 g | 7.6 g | 16.9 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat and skin and breading Cooked | 274 | 19.2 g | 8.7 g | 18.1 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 293 | 20.4 g | 9.8 g | 19.1 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Breast, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 274 | 21.7 g | 9.8 g | 16.5 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Wing, meat and skin and breading Cooked | 310 | 21.1 g | 11.2 g | 20.1 g |
| Stewed goat, Puerto Rican style Cooked | 265 | 22.3 g | 2 g | 18.1 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Thigh, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 310 | 19.1 g | 11.2 g | 21 g |
| Stewed dried beef, Puerto Rican style Cooked | 258 | 17.7 g | 3.9 g | 19.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked KFC?
100 g of cooked KFC has 274 kcal. 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (41 g): about 112 kcal. 1 drumstick, without skin (57 g): about 156 kcal. 1 drumstick, with skin (81 g): about 222 kcal.
Is cooked KFC high in protein?
Cooked KFC contains 20.6 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.5 g in 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (41 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in cooked KFC?
Cooked KFC has 8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in cooked KFC?
Cooked KFC contains 17.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked KFC contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (46% DV), selenium (44% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), Vitamin B12 (23% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked KFC?
100 g contains 632 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 170349. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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