Turkey, drumstick, cooked, skin not eaten: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Turkey, drumstick, cooked, skin not eaten contains 144 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium drumstick, approx 14 to 18 lb bird, yield after cooking, bone and skin removed (200 g) provides about 288 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from protein, with 21% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in turkey, duck, other poultry on FoodFactly, where the median is 189 kcal per 100 g across 46 foods.
100 g provides 75% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 62% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 55% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 88 mg | 29% |
| Sodium C | 455 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 28.5 g | 57% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.06 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.042 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 10 mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.68 mg | 40% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.8 µg | 75% |
| Choline C | 98.6 mg | 18% |
| Calcium C | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron C | 0.82 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 221 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 240 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper C | 0.084 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 30.4 µg | 55% |
% 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 79%
- Fat 21%
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
- Protein28.5 gin the top quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 26.9 g)
- Fat3.4 gin the lowest quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 8.5 g)
- Saturated fat1 gin the lowest quarter of turkey, duck, other poultry (median 2.3 g)
- Sodium455 mgabove the median for turkey, duck, other poultry (median 442 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal19.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.91 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.77 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.64 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.98 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.058 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.006 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 4 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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 breast, roasted (meat only) Cooked | 165 | 31 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, with added solution, cooked, braised Cooked | 145 | 28.2 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, breast, meat only Cooked | 144 | 28 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, stewed Cooked | 151 | 29 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| Emu, top loin, cooked, broiled Cooked | 152 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| Ostrich, outside strip, cooked Cooked | 156 | 28.6 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked Cooked | 145 | 28.5 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Ostrich, top loin, cooked Cooked | 155 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 3.9 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 144 kcal. 1 medium drumstick, approx 14 to 18 lb bird, yield after cooking, bone and skin removed (200 g): about 288 kcal. 1 small drumstick, from hen, approx 11 to 13 lb bird, yield after cooking, bone and skin removed (130 g): about 187 kcal. 1 cup, cooked, diced (135 g): about 194 kcal.
Is cooked turkey high in protein?
Cooked turkey contains 28.5 g of protein per 100 g (57% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 57 g in 1 medium drumstick, approx 14 to 18 lb bird, yield after cooking, bone and skin removed (200 g). About 79% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other turkey, duck, other poultry, that is among the highest quarter (median 26.9 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 3.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% 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 (75% DV), Niacin (B3) (62% DV), selenium (55% DV), Vitamin B6 (40% DV) and zinc (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked turkey?
100 g contains 455 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turkey have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, turkey, drumstick, cooked, skin not eaten has 144 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 9, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706121. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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