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How Many Calories in a KFC Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy, Drumstick, Meat Only?

✓ 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.

70
calories per 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed
170 calories per 100g

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10.6gProtein
0.0gCarbs
3.0gFat
0.0gFibre
grams
70kcal
10.6gprotein
0.0gcarbs
3.0gfat
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A KFC Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy, Drumstick, Meat Only contains 70 calories per 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (41g), with 10.6g protein, 0.0g carbs and 3.0g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.

KFC Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy, Drumstick, Meat Only Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer serving (41g)Per 100g
Calories70 kcal170 kcal
Protein10.6g25.9g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat3.0g7.4g
of which Saturates0.8g1.9g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium216mg526.0mg
Potassium112mg273.0mg
Calcium7mg16.0mg
Iron0.5mg1.1mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A0µg0.0µg
Selenium13µg30.9µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg0.3mg

% 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

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

Does kfc fried chicken, extra crispy, drumstick, meat only fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 25.9g of protein per 100g, kfc fried chicken, extra crispy, drumstick, meat only 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

KFC Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy, Drumstick, Meat Only 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 a KFC Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy, Drumstick, Meat Only?

A KFC Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy, Drumstick, Meat Only contains 70 calories per 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed.

Is a KFC Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy, Drumstick, Meat Only unhealthy?

A KFC Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy, Drumstick, Meat Only has 70 calories and 3.0g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.

Similar items by calorie count

Other fast food items closest to kfc fried chicken, extra crispy, drumstick, meat only by calories per 100g:

ItemCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
KFC Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy, Drumstick, Meat Only (this page)170 kcal25.9g0.0g7.4g
Taco Bell Taco Salad170 kcal6.7g15.1g9.2g
McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce170 kcal0.7g39.4g1.1g
Popeyes Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, Meat Only170 kcal26.5g0.0g7.1g
Burger King Vanilla Shake168 kcal3.2g19.0g8.7g
McDonald's Tangy Honey Mustard Sauce167 kcal1.3g28.8g5.8g
McDonald's Barbeque Sauce165 kcal1.6g36.9g1.2g

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