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How Many Calories in Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried?

✓ 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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195
calories per 100g
49 calories per 1 unit (25g)
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28.6gProtein
0.0gCarbs
8.1gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)55 kcal8.1g
100g195 kcal28.6g
grams
195kcal
28.6gprotein
0.0gcarbs
8.1gfat
0.0gfibre

A chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, fried contains 195 calories per 100g. A typical 1 unit (25g) provides about 49 calories. Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried 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, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (25g)
Calories195 kcal49 kcal
Protein28.6g7.2g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat8.1g2.0g
of which Saturates2.1g0.5g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium96.0mg24mg
Potassium249.0mg62mg
Calcium12.0mg3mg
Iron1.3mg0.3mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A18.0µg4µg
Selenium19.6µg5µg
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 only, cooked, fried fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 28.6g of protein per 100g, chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, fried 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 Only, Cooked, Fried 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 only, cooked, fried per 100g?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried contains 195 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, fried high in calories?

A 1 unit of chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, fried (25g) has around 49 calories — roughly 2% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, fried good for weight loss?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried is fairly calorie-dense at 195 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 unit provides about 49 calories.

How much protein is in chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, fried?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried contains 28.6g of protein per 100g.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, fried a good source of fibre?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried 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 only, cooked, fried compare to chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, stewed?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried has 195 calories per 100g, close to chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, stewed at 195 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, fried keto-friendly?

Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried 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 only, cooked, fried for 20g of protein?

With 28.6g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 70g of chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, fried to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Drumstick, Meat Only, Cooked, Fried (this page)195 kcal28.6g0.0g8.1g
Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Thigh, Meat Only, Cooked, Stewed195 kcal25.0g0.0g9.8g
Pork, Fresh, Loin, Sirloin (chops), Bone-in, Separable Lean Only, Cooked, Braised195 kcal31.0g0.0g6.9g
Pork, Cured, Ham, Center Slice, Raw195 kcal27.8g0.3g8.3g
Pork, Fresh, Loin, Center Loin (chops), Bone-in, Separable Lean Only, Cooked, Pan-fried195 kcal29.6g0.0g7.7g
Beef, Chuck, Arm Pot Roast, Separable Lean Only, Trimmed to 0″ Fat, Select, Cooked195 kcal33.4g0.0g5.8g
Beef, Round, Full Cut, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8″ Fat, Choice, Raw195 kcal20.6g0.0g11.9g

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