Turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat only, cooked, roasted: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat only, cooked, roasted contains 173 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 drumstick (275 g) provides about 476 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from protein, with 34% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for poultry products on FoodFactly (176 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 105% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 56% of the Daily Value for selenium and 41% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 173 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 9% |
| Trans fat C | 0.084 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 118 mg | 39% |
| Sodium M | 112 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 28.6 g | 57% |
| Vitamin A I | 6 µg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.07 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.6 mg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.2 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.41 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.5 µg | 105% |
| Choline I | 118 mg | 21% |
| Calcium M | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 193 mg | 15% |
| Potassium M | 257 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 4.5 mg | 41% |
| Copper M | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese M | 0.007 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium I | 31 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 66%
- Fat 34%
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
- Protein28.6 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat6.5 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium112 mgabove the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.35 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.2 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1 g |
| Leucine M | 2.4 g |
| Lysine M | 2.9 g |
| Methionine M | 0.8 g |
| Cystine M | 0.27 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.98 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.8 g |
| Histidine M | 0.88 g |
| Alanine M | 1.7 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.7 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4.4 g |
| Glycine M | 1.3 g |
| Proline M | 1.4 g |
| Serine M | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.013 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.1 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.48 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.19 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.29 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.005 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.055 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0.007 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 2.2 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 | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.015 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.067 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.038 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 7 µg |
| Retinol I | 6 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 11 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 65.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 724 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 20 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Turkey
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, wing, smoked, cooked, with skin, bone removed Cooked | 221 | 27.4 g | 0 g | 12.4 g |
| Turkey, drumstick, smoked, cooked, with skin, bone removed Cooked | 200 | 27.9 g | 0 g | 9.8 g |
| Turkey, light or dark meat, smoked, cooked, skin and bone removed Cooked | 162 | 29.3 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Turkey, light or dark meat, smoked, cooked, with skin, bone removed Cooked | 208 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 9.7 g |
| Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw Raw | 144 | 21.6 g | 0.14 g | 5.6 g |
| Turkey, whole, skin (light and dark), roasted Cooked | 459 | 23.9 g | 0.57 g | 39.3 g |
| Turkey, whole, giblets, raw Raw | 124 | 18.2 g | 0.07 g | 5.1 g |
| Turkey, whole, giblets, cooked, simmered Cooked | 173 | 26.4 g | 0 g | 6.6 g |
| Turkey, gizzard, all classes, raw Raw | 111 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Turkey, whole, neck, meat only, raw Raw | 125 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Turkey, whole, neck, meat only, cooked, simmered Cooked | 162 | 22.5 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
| Turkey, whole, light meat, meat and skin, raw Raw | 161 | 22 g | 0.15 g | 7.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, rotisserie, original seasoning, meat only, cooked Cooked | 176 | 28.7 g | 0 g | 6.8 g |
| Duck, young duckling, domesticated, White Pekin, leg, meat only, bone in, cooked without skin, braised Cooked | 178 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, drumstick, meat only Cooked | 172 | 27.7 g | 0 g | 6.8 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 190 | 28.9 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat only, cooked, stewed Cooked | 177 | 27.3 g | 0 g | 6.7 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, stewed Cooked | 169 | 27.5 g | 0 g | 5.7 g |
| Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, wing, meat only Cooked | 186 | 28.3 g | 0.54 g | 7.8 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat and skin, cooked, stewed Cooked | 184 | 27.4 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked turkey?
100 g of cooked turkey has 173 kcal. 1 drumstick (275 g): about 476 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 147 kcal.
Is cooked turkey high in protein?
Cooked turkey contains 28.6 g of protein per 100 g (57% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 78.7 g in 1 drumstick (275 g). About 66% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is among the highest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked turkey?
Cooked turkey 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 turkey?
Cooked turkey contains 6.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked turkey contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (105% DV), selenium (56% DV), zinc (41% DV), Niacin (B3) (35% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked turkey?
100 g contains 112 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, turkey, retail parts, drumstick, meat only, cooked, roasted has 173 kcal, while turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw has 144 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 172878. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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