POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed: Nutrition Facts
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POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed contains 170 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (44 g) provides about 75 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from protein, with 38% from fat and 0.1% 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 63% of the Daily Value for selenium, 38% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 35% 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 | 7.1 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Trans fat C | 0.13 g | |
| Cholesterol I | 127 mg | 42% |
| Sodium I | 478 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 26.5 g | 53% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.34 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 6.2 mg | 38% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 1.5 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.85 µg | 35% |
| Calcium I | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron I | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium I | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus I | 206 mg | 16% |
| Potassium I | 321 mg | 7% |
| Zinc I | 2.6 mg | 24% |
| Copper I | 0.084 mg | 9% |
| Manganese I | 0.046 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 34.6 µg | 63% |
% 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 62%
- Carbohydrates 0.1%
- Fat 38%
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
- Protein26.5 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fat7.1 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.3 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium478 mgbelow the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.88 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.78 g |
| Leucine M | 1.6 g |
| Lysine M | 1.2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.38 g |
| Cystine M | 0.31 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.81 g |
| Valine M | 0.97 g |
| Arginine M | 1.5 g |
| Histidine M | 0.63 g |
| Alanine M | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 6.2 g |
| Glycine M | 2.2 g |
| Proline M | 2.1 g |
| Serine M | 1 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.69 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.035 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.84 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.077 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.61 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.042 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.066 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.45 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.024 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.008 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.1 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.44 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 2.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.81 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.023 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.11 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.019 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol I | 10 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water M | 64.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.1 g |
| Energy C | 713 kJ |
Other forms of POPEYES
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 only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 172 | 26.2 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 175 | 26.3 g | 0.11 g | 7.7 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 170 | 25.9 g | 0 g | 7.4 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, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 149 | 26.9 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 153 | 27.9 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 178 | 23.2 g | 0.24 g | 9.4 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 175 | 22.8 g | 0.01 g | 9.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked POPEYES?
100 g of cooked POPEYES has 170 kcal. 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (44 g): about 75 kcal. 1 drumstick, without skin (59 g): about 100 kcal.
Is cooked POPEYES high in protein?
Cooked POPEYES contains 26.5 g of protein per 100 g (53% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.7 g in 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (44 g). About 62% 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 POPEYES?
Cooked POPEYES has 0.04 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in cooked POPEYES?
Cooked POPEYES contains 7.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked POPEYES contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (63% DV), Niacin (B3) (38% DV), Vitamin B12 (35% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (29% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked POPEYES?
100 g contains 478 mg of sodium, 21% 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 170749. 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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