Calories in a chicken drumstick
A usual serving, 1 drumstick (70 g), has about 150 kcal; 100 g ≈ 215 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 215 | 27 g | 12 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 1 drumstick 70 g | 151 | 19 g | 8.4 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 drumstick 70 g | 151 | 19 g | 8.4 g | 0 g |
| 2 drumsticks 140 g | 301 | 38 g | 17 g | 0 g |
How it fits into a day
A roast chicken drumstick with skin, about 70 g of meat off the bone, has about 150 kcal. A drumstick is juicier than breast because it has more fat, mostly in the skin. The calories come mainly from protein (about 50%) and fat (about 50%).
A usual serving (1 drumstick) is about 8% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Without the skin a drumstick has noticeably less fat.
- Two drumsticks and a serving of roast potatoes are about 610 kcal.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a chicken drumstick?
About 150 kcal in 70 g, with 19 g protein and 8.4 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of chicken drumstick?
About 215 kcal per 100 g: 27 g protein and 12 g fat.
Which has fewer calories, drumstick or chicken breast?
Breast: about 165 kcal per 100 g, drumstick with skin about 215 kcal.
See also
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Chicken breast
165 kcal
per 100 g
1 fillet: 250 kcal
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Breaded fried chicken breast
243 kcal
per 100 g
1 schnitzel: 360 kcal
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Roast potatoes
156 kcal
per 100 g
1 serving: 310 kcal
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