Calories in Chicken Drumsticks: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
161 kcal (674 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 18/9.2/0.1 g
Serving (one, 75 g) — 121 kcal (505 kJ) · Nutri-Score A
Figures are for: Chicken drumstick with skin, raw
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: medium salt: low fiber: low
Are chicken drumsticks healthy?
Yes. On their nutrient profile, chicken drumsticks are a healthy choice: grade A on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the top grade.
For
- Protein: 14 g per serving — 25% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
A typical serving (one, 75 g) has 121 kcal, 14 g protein, 6.9 g fat and 0.1 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on September 30, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
The drumstick is the lower part of the chicken leg: dark meat that's juicier and a little fattier than breast, with most of the fat in the skin. Figures are for raw drumstick with skin, bone removed.
How many calories in chicken drumsticks: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: one, 75 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 161 kcal | 121 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 674 kJ | 505 kJ |
| Protein | 18 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 9.2 g | 6.9 g |
| incl. saturated | 2.5 g | 1.9 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| incl. sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 172373, “Chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, raw” — the measured composition of this exact food, raw, as you weigh it before cooking, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
protein 47%fat 53%carbs 0%
Vitamins and minerals in chicken drumsticks
Per 100 g, the standouts are selenium — 20 mcg, 37% of the Daily Value; niacin — 4.8 mg, 30% of the Daily Value; vitamin B12 — 0.53 mcg, 22% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: one, 75 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 2.5 mcg | 1.9 mcg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.08 mg | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.8 mg | 3.6 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg | 0.26 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 mcg | 0.4 mcg | 17% |
| Potassium | 211 mg | 158 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 163 mg | 122 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.71 mg | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.9 mg | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.05 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 20 mcg | 15 mcg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 69 mg | 23% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, raw” (FDC ID 172373, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Chicken Drumsticks calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of chicken drumsticks has 242 calories and 200 g has 322. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 81 | 9.1 / 4.6 / 0.1 |
| 75 g — typical serving | 121 | 14 / 6.9 / 0.1 |
| 100 g | 161 | 18 / 9.2 / 0.1 |
| 150 g | 242 | 27 / 14 / 0.2 |
| 200 g | 322 | 36 / 18 / 0.2 |
| 250 g | 403 | 45 / 23 / 0.3 |
| 300 g | 483 | 54 / 28 / 0.3 |
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Chicken Drumsticks: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, oil in the pan, what it's served with. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken drumstick with skin, raw | 161 | 18 / 9.2 / 0.1 |
| Chicken drumstick, roasted | 208 | 26 / 12 / 0 |
How much movement is one serving?
A serving (one, 75 g) is 121 kcal — roughly 39 min of easy walking or 15 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Chicken Drumsticks: swaps and alternatives
No need to swap: chicken drumsticks already get grade A, the top of the scale, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 0 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 2.5 g (over 5 g) and salt 0.3 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. How we pick swaps.
What to pair chicken drumsticks with
A serving of chicken drumsticks has no fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Broccoli, 150 g — +4.9 g fiber, 53 kcal.
Equally good alternatives
Same food group and the same place on the plate, with a Nutri-Score grade at least as good. Figures are for 75 g, a typical serving of chicken drumsticks.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Drumsticks | A | 121 | 14 | 0 |
| Ground Turkey | A | 139 | 19 | 0 |
Chicken Drumsticks vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Duck | 135 | 18 / 6 / 0.9 |
| Chicken Breast | 137 | 29 / 1.8 / 0 |
| Peameal Bacon | 146 | 28 / 2.8 / 1.8 |
| Pork Tenderloin | 147 | 26 / 4 / 0 |
| Turkey | 155 | 29 / 4 / 0 |
| Chicken Drumsticks | 161 | 18 / 9.2 / 0.1 |
| Beef Liver | 165 | 20 / 8 / 4 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of chicken drumsticks?
100 g of chicken drumsticks has 161 calories, with 18 g protein, 9.2 g fat and 0.1 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of chicken drumsticks?
A serving (one, 75 g) has 121 calories: 14 g protein, 6.9 g fat and 0.1 g carbs.
What are the macros of chicken drumsticks?
Per 100 g: 18 g protein, 0.1 g carbs and 9.2 g fat. By calories that's about 47% protein, 0% carbs and 53% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of chicken drumsticks?
About 39 min of easy walking or 15 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 121 calories in a serving (one, 75 g).
What vitamins and minerals are in chicken drumsticks?
Per 100 g, chicken drumsticks are richest in selenium (20 mcg, 37% DV), niacin (4.8 mg, 30% DV), vitamin B12 (0.53 mcg, 22% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 172373.
How much fiber is in chicken drumsticks?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.
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