chicken
Packaged product Poultry Birchwood
Chicken contains 189 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 drumsticks, edible portion, 272 g (272 g) provides about 514 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from protein, with 38% from fat and 10% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in poultry on FoodFactly, where the median is 134 kcal per 100 g across 38,682 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 189 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 7.9 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat L | 2 g | 10% |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars L | 4.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Protein L | 24.4 g | 49% |
% 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 52%
- Carbohydrates 10%
- Fat 38%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein24.4 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber0.9 gabove the median for poultry (median 0.031 g)
- Sugars4.6 gin the top quarter of poultry (median 0.88 g)
- Fat7.9 gabove the median for poultry (median 4.4 g)
- Saturated fat2 gabove the median for poultry (median 1.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
94% british chicker drumsticks, 6% barbecue flavour glaze (sugar, salt, tomato powder, cornflour, spices [smoked paprika, cracked black pepper, clove powder, cumin powder], smoked salt, caramelised sugar powder, onion powder, thickener: guar gum, chilli powder [dried chilli, dried cumin, salt, dried oregano, dried garlic], garlic powder, acidity regulator: citric acid, smoked sugar syrup, oregano powder, colour: paprika extract, lemon oil), additional of ca 0 fib pr sa *e
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken?
100 g of chicken has 189 kcal. Serving, 3 drumsticks, edible portion, 272 g (272 g): about 514 kcal.
Is chicken high in protein?
Chicken contains 24.4 g of protein per 100 g (49% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 66.4 g in serving, 3 drumsticks, edible portion, 272 g (272 g). About 52% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in chicken?
Chicken has 4.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 4.6 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in chicken?
Chicken contains 7.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 4335619071247. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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