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How Many Calories in Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked, Braised?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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187
calories per 100g
178 calories per 1 drumstick without skin (95g)
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22.7gProtein
0.0gCarbs
10.7gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)53 kcal6.4g
100g187 kcal22.7g
grams
187kcal
22.7gprotein
0.0gcarbs
10.7gfat
0.0gfibre

A chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised contains 187 calories per 100g. A typical 1 drumstick without skin (95g) provides about 178 calories. Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked, Braised is moderate in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked, Braised Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (95g)
Calories187 kcal178 kcal
Protein22.7g21.6g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat10.7g10.2g
of which Saturates2.9g2.8g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium111.0mg105mg
Potassium229.0mg218mg
Calcium12.0mg11mg
Iron0.9mg0.9mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A12.0µg11µg
Selenium26.4µg25µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg0.2mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Cooking method changes the final calorie and fat count more than the cut itself — grilling, baking or steaming typically adds nothing, while frying can add a meaningful amount of fat per serving.

Does chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 22.7g of protein per 100g, chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.

Low-carb / keto

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked, Braised contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised per 100g?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked, Braised contains 187 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised high in calories?

A 1 drumstick without skin of chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised (95g) has around 178 calories — roughly 9% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised good for weight loss?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked, Braised is fairly calorie-dense at 187 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 drumstick without skin provides about 178 calories.

How much protein is in chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked, Braised contains 22.7g of protein per 100g.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised a good source of fibre?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked, Braised is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised compare to chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked, Braised has 187 calories per 100g, close to chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried at 187 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised keto-friendly?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked, Braised contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.

How many servings of chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised for 20g of protein?

With 22.7g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 88g of chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other meat & fish closest to chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked, braised by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked, Braised (this page)187 kcal22.7g0.0g10.7g
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Breast, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried187 kcal33.4g0.5g4.7g
Pork, Fresh, Loin, Tenderloin, Separable Lean Only, Cooked, Broiled187 kcal30.4g0.0g6.3g
Pork, Ground, 96% Lean / 4% Fat, Cooked, Crumbles187 kcal30.6g0.0g7.2g
Beef, Round, Bottom Round, Roast, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 0″ Fat, All Grades, Cooked187 kcal27.4g0.0g7.7g
Beef, Shoulder Top Blade Steak, Boneless, Separable Lean Only, Trimmed to 0″ Fat, Select, Cooked187 kcal28.0g0.0g8.3g
Beef, Round, Bottom Round, Steak, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8″ Fat, Select, Raw187 kcal20.7g0.0g10.9g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.