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How Many Calories in Fried Chicken, Drumstick, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed?

✓ 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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172
calories per 100g
69 calories per 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (40g)
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26.2gProtein
0.0gCarbs
7.4gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)49 kcal7.4g
100g172 kcal26.2g
1 drumstick, bone and skin removed69 kcal10.5g
grams
172kcal
26.2gprotein
0.0gcarbs
7.4gfat
0.0gfibre

A fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed contains 172 calories per 100g. A typical 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (40g) provides about 69 calories. Fried Chicken, Drumstick, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed 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.

Fried Chicken, Drumstick, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (40g)
Calories172 kcal69 kcal
Protein26.2g10.5g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat7.4g3.0g
of which Saturates2.0g0.8g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium492.0mg197mg
Potassium291.0mg116mg
Calcium16.0mg6mg
Iron1.0mg0.4mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A11.0µg4µg
Selenium32.1µg13µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.3mg0.1mg

% 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

Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.

Does fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 26.2g of protein per 100g, fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed 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

Fried Chicken, Drumstick, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed 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 fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed per 100g?

Fried Chicken, Drumstick, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed contains 172 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed high in calories?

A 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed of fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed (40g) has around 69 calories — roughly 3% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed good for weight loss?

Fried Chicken, Drumstick, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed is fairly calorie-dense at 172 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed provides about 69 calories.

How much protein is in fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed?

Fried Chicken, Drumstick, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed contains 26.2g of protein per 100g.

Is fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed a good source of fibre?

Fried Chicken, Drumstick, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed 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 fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed compare to sundae, strawberry?

Fried Chicken, Drumstick, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed has 172 calories per 100g, close to sundae, strawberry at 175 — 3 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed keto-friendly?

Fried Chicken, Drumstick, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed 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 fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed for 20g of protein?

With 26.2g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 76g of fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other fast food closest to fried chicken, drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Fried Chicken, Drumstick, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed (this page)172 kcal26.2g0.0g7.4g
Sundae, Strawberry175 kcal4.1g29.2g5.1g
Light Ice Cream, Soft Serve, Blended with Cookie Pieces169 kcal4.0g25.6g5.7g
Fried Chicken, Thigh, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed178 kcal23.2g0.2g9.4g
Sundae, Hot Fudge180 kcal3.6g30.2g5.5g
Burrito, with Beans, Cheese, and Beef180 kcal7.0g23.4g6.8g
Vanilla, Light, Soft-serve Ice Cream, with Cone163 kcal4.2g26.4g4.9g

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