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

Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by our editorial team. Last reviewed: 5 September 2026.

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215
calories per 100g
114 calories per 1 drumstick (53g)
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26.9gProtein
0.0gCarbs
12.0gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)61 kcal7.6g
100g215 kcal26.9g
1 drumstick114 kcal14.3g
grams
215kcal
26.9gprotein
0.0gcarbs
12.0gfat
0.0gfibre

A chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked contains 215 calories per 100g. A typical 1 drumstick (53g) provides about 114 calories. Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked is high 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, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (53g)
Calories215 kcal114 kcal
Protein26.9g14.3g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat12.0g6.4g
of which Saturates3.0g1.6g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium411.0mg218mg
Potassium291.0mg154mg
Calcium21.0mg11mg
Iron1.1mg0.6mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A18.0µg10µg
Selenium34.8µg18µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg0.1mg

% 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, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 26.9g of protein per 100g, chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked 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, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked 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, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked per 100g?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked contains 215 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

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

A 1 drumstick of chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked (53g) has around 114 calories — roughly 6% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

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

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked is fairly calorie-dense at 215 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 drumstick provides about 114 calories.

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

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked contains 26.9g of protein per 100g.

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

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked 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, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked compare to chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, raw?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked has 215 calories per 100g, close to chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, raw at 215 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

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

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked 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, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked for 20g of protein?

With 26.9g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 74g of chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Cooked (this page)215 kcal26.9g0.0g12.0g
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Meat and Skin, Raw215 kcal18.6g0.0g15.1g
Chicken, Feet, Boiled215 kcal19.4g0.2g14.6g
Chicken, Dark Meat, Thigh, Meat and Skin, Cooked215 kcal20.7g0.2g14.6g
Lamb, Australian, Imported, Fresh, Raw215 kcal18.2g0.0g15.2g
Lamb, Australian, Imported, Fresh, Cooked215 kcal27.8g0.0g10.7g
Lamb, Australian, Imported, Fresh, Cooked215 kcal25.5g0.0g11.8g

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