Chicken DrumstickNutrition reference
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Chicken Drumstick

Chicken drumstick is a dark-meat cut from the lower leg of the chicken. Per 100 g it provides about 125 calories with 18.4 g protein.

125
kcalper 100g
Carbs
0g
Protein
18.36g
Fat
5.94g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Raw chicken drumstick
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion
Energy (kcal)
125 kcal
Protein1
18.3563 g
Carbohydrates2
0 g
Fat1
5.94 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sugars32
0 g
Saturated fat
2.459 g
Sodium1
90.98 mg
More nutrients24
Energy (kJ)
522.9 kJ
Added sugars32
0 g
Trans fat
0.047 g
Cholesterol1
94.55 mg
Calcium1
8.285 mg
Potassium1
244.1 mg
Magnesium1
18.55 mg
Iron1
0.6658 mg
Zinc1
1.7 mg
Vitamin B1
0.083 mg
Vitamin B2
0.195 mg
Vitamin B3
4.841 mg
Vitamin B5
1.034 mg
Vitamin B6
0.345 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
3 µg
Vitamin B12
0.53 µg
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
14 µg
Retinol
14 µg
Beta-carotene
0 µg
Alpha-carotene
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.19 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
2.5 µg
  1. Additional data source[1]
  2. Additional data source[3]
  3. Assumed zero by source

Data sources

4
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods

    2727566 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2025-04-24

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    172373 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

  3. 3

    Norwegian Food Safety Authority

    03.331 · Norwegian Food Composition Table2026, January2026

  4. 4

    Food Standards Australia New Zealand

    F002650 · Release3, December2025

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Chicken drumstick is the dark-meat cut from the lower leg of the chicken. It has a tender, juicy texture and is baked, grilled, roasted, or fried.

Nutritionally, chicken drumstick is a source of protein. Per 100 g of raw drumstick provides about 125 kcal, 18.4 g of protein, and 5.9 g of fat.

Chicken drumstick is usually cooked thoroughly before eating. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Chicken Drumstick?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical drumstick (about 55 g of edible meat) provides roughly 69 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g125 kcal0 g18.4 g5.9 g
1 drumstick55 g68.8 kcal0 g10.1 g3.3 g
2 drumsticks110 g137.5 kcal0 g20.2 g6.5 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
125 kcal
Energy (kJ)
522.9 kJ
Protein1
18.3563 g
Carbohydrates2
0 g
Fat1
5.94 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sugars32
0 g
Added sugars32
0 g
Saturated fat
2.459 g
Trans fat
0.047 g
Cholesterol1
94.55 mg
Sodium1
90.98 mg
Calcium1
8.285 mg
Potassium1
244.1 mg
Magnesium1
18.55 mg
Iron1
0.6658 mg
Zinc1
1.7 mg
Vitamin B1
0.083 mg
Vitamin B2
0.195 mg
Vitamin B3
4.841 mg
Vitamin B5
1.034 mg
Vitamin B6
0.345 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
3 µg
Vitamin B12
0.53 µg
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
14 µg
Retinol
14 µg
Beta-carotene
0 µg
Alpha-carotene
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.19 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
2.5 µg

Questions and answers

Chicken Drumstick nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in a chicken drumstick?

Chicken drumstick provides about 125 calories per 100 g. A typical drumstick (about 55 g of edible meat) provides roughly 69 calories.

Is chicken drumstick high in protein?

Yes. Chicken drumstick provides about 18.4 g of protein per 100 g.

Is chicken drumstick dark meat?

Yes. Chicken drumstick is dark meat and provides about 5.9 g of fat per 100 g.