KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed: Nutrition Facts
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KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed contains 170 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (41 g) provides about 70 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from protein, with 39% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 56% of the Daily Value for selenium, 33% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
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 | 170 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 7.4 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.9 g | 9% |
| Trans fat C | 0.048 g | |
| Cholesterol I | 137 mg | 46% |
| Sodium I | 526 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 25.9 g | 52% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 5.2 mg | 33% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 1.3 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.25 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.63 µg | 26% |
| Calcium I | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron I | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium I | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus I | 224 mg | 18% |
| Potassium I | 273 mg | 6% |
| Zinc I | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper I | 0.084 mg | 9% |
| Manganese I | 0.056 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 30.9 µg | 56% |
% 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 61%
- Fat 39%
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
- Protein25.9 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fat7.4 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium526 mgbelow the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.1 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.85 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.76 g |
| Leucine M | 1.6 g |
| Lysine M | 1.1 g |
| Methionine M | 0.38 g |
| Cystine M | 0.3 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.99 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.79 g |
| Valine M | 0.94 g |
| Arginine M | 1.5 g |
| Histidine M | 0.62 g |
| Alanine M | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 6.1 g |
| Glycine M | 2.2 g |
| Proline M | 2.1 g |
| Serine M | 1 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.004 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.079 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.031 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.44 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.089 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.085 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.006 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.003 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.026 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.42 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.026 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.029 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.025 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol I | 11 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water M | 64.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.1 g |
| Energy C | 713 kJ |
Other forms of KFC
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC, biscuit | 358 | 7.5 g | 43.6 g | 17.1 g |
| KFC, Coleslaw | 144 | 0.91 g | 15.7 g | 8.6 g |
| KFC, Crispy Chicken Strips | 274 | 20.3 g | 13.7 g | 15.4 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Wing, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 216 | 28.7 g | 1.8 g | 10.5 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Skin and Breading Cooked | 464 | 11 g | 22.5 g | 36.6 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 153 | 27.3 g | 0.25 g | 4.8 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 269 | 18.9 g | 8.5 g | 17.7 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Wing, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 297 | 21.7 g | 9.9 g | 18.9 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Breast, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 268 | 21.2 g | 8.5 g | 16.6 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading Cooked | 274 | 20.6 g | 8 g | 17.7 g |
| KFC, Popcorn Chicken | 351 | 17.7 g | 21.2 g | 21.7 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading Cooked | 384 | 14.2 g | 18.8 g | 28 g |
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 only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 172 | 26.2 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 170 | 26.5 g | 0.04 g | 7.1 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 188 | 24.3 g | 0.85 g | 9.7 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 178 | 23.2 g | 0.24 g | 9.4 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 153 | 27.9 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 157 | 29 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Wing, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 212 | 28.9 g | 2.9 g | 9.4 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Wing, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 215 | 28.8 g | 2.1 g | 10.2 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 170 kcal. 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (41 g): about 70 kcal. 1 drumstick, without skin (57 g): about 97 kcal.
Is cooked KFC high in protein?
Cooked KFC contains 25.9 g of protein per 100 g (52% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.6 g in 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (41 g). About 61% 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 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in cooked KFC?
Cooked KFC contains 7.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (9% 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 selenium (56% DV), Niacin (B3) (33% DV), Vitamin B12 (26% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (26% DV) and zinc (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked KFC?
100 g contains 526 mg of sodium, 23% 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 170345. 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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