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How Many Calories in Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Raw?

✓ 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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146
calories per 100g
209 calories per 1 drumstick with skin (143g)
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18.0gProtein
0.0gCarbs
8.2gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)41 kcal5.1g
100g146 kcal18.0g
1 drumstick with skin209 kcal25.7g
grams
146kcal
18.0gprotein
0.0gcarbs
8.2gfat
0.0gfibre

A chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw contains 146 calories per 100g. A typical 1 drumstick with skin (143g) provides about 209 calories. Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Raw 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, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Raw Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (143g)
Calories146 kcal209 kcal
Protein18.0g25.7g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat8.2g11.7g
of which Saturates2.3g3.3g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium150.0mg214mg
Potassium179.0mg256mg
Calcium8.0mg11mg
Iron0.7mg1.0mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A15.0µg21µg
Selenium20.8µg30µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg0.3mg

% 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, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 18.0g of protein per 100g, chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw 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, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Raw 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, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw per 100g?

Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Raw contains 146 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw high in calories?

A 1 drumstick with skin of chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw (143g) has around 209 calories — roughly 10% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw good for weight loss?

Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Raw is fairly calorie-dense at 146 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 drumstick with skin provides about 209 calories.

How much protein is in chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw?

Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Raw contains 18.0g of protein per 100g.

Is chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw a good source of fibre?

Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Raw 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, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw compare to chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, with added solution, cooked, roasted?

Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Raw has 146 calories per 100g, close to chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, with added solution, cooked, roasted at 146 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw keto-friendly?

Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Raw 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, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw for 20g of protein?

With 18.0g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 111g of chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other meat & fish closest to chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, raw by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat and Skin, Raw (this page)146 kcal18.0g0.0g8.2g
Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat Only, with Added Solution, Cooked, Roasted146 kcal25.3g0.0g5.0g
Canadian Bacon, Cooked, Pan-fried146 kcal28.3g1.8g2.8g
Beef, Shoulder Top Blade Steak, Boneless, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 0″ Fat, All Grades, Raw146 kcal20.2g0.0g7.2g
Fish, Butterfish, Raw146 kcal17.3g0.0g8.0g
Fish, Salmon, Coho, Wild, Raw146 kcal21.6g0.0g5.9g
Fish, Yellowtail, Mixed Species, Raw146 kcal23.1g0.0g5.2g

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