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How Many Calories in Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat Only, 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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106
calories per 100g
152 calories per 1 drumstick with skin (143g)
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19.2gProtein
0.0gCarbs
3.3gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)30 kcal5.4g
100g106 kcal19.2g
1 drumstick with skin152 kcal27.5g
grams
106kcal
19.2gprotein
0.0gcarbs
3.3gfat
0.0gfibre

A chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, raw contains 106 calories per 100g. A typical 1 drumstick with skin (143g) provides about 152 calories. Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat Only, 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 Only, Raw Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (143g)
Calories106 kcal152 kcal
Protein19.2g27.5g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat3.3g4.7g
of which Saturates1.0g1.4g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium152.0mg217mg
Potassium192.0mg275mg
Calcium9.0mg13mg
Iron0.7mg1.0mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A8.0µg11µg
Selenium22.4µg32µg
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 only, raw fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 19.2g of protein per 100g, chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, 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 Only, 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 only, raw per 100g?

Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat Only, Raw contains 106 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, raw high in calories?

A 1 drumstick with skin of chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, raw (143g) has around 152 calories — roughly 8% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

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

At 106 calories per 100g, chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, raw is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 drumstick with skin provides about 152 calories.

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

Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat Only, Raw contains 19.2g of protein per 100g.

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

Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat Only, 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 only, raw compare to hormel, cure 81 ham?

Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat Only, Raw has 106 calories per 100g, close to hormel, cure 81 ham at 106 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, raw keto-friendly?

Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat Only, 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 only, raw for 20g of protein?

With 19.2g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 104g of chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, raw to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chicken, Dark Meat, Drumstick, Meat Only, Raw (this page)106 kcal19.2g0.0g3.3g
Hormel, Cure 81 Ham106 kcal18.4g0.2g3.6g
Pork, Fresh, Enhanced, Loin, Raw106 kcal20.4g0.0g2.1g
Turkey, Whole, Meat Only, with Added Solution, Raw105 kcal20.9g0.1g2.4g
Pork, Cured, Ham and Water Product, Rump, Bone-in, Separable Lean Only107 kcal17.9g1.2g3.4g
Beef, Variety Meats and By-products, Spleen, Raw105 kcal18.3g0.0g3.0g
Fish, Cod, Atlantic, Cooked105 kcal22.8g0.0g0.9g

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