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How Many Calories in a KFC Fried Chicken, Original Recipe, 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.

calories per 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed

175 calories per 100g

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10.5gProtein

0.0gCarbs

3.1gFat

0.0gFibre

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A KFC Fried Chicken, Original Recipe, Drumstick, Meat Only contains 70 calories per 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (40g), with 10.5g protein, 0.0g carbs and 3.1g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.

KFC Fried Chicken, Original Recipe, Drumstick, Meat Only Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Per serving (40g)	Per 100g
Calories	70 kcal	175 kcal
Protein	10.5g	26.3g
Carbohydrates	0.0g	0.1g
of which Sugars	0.0g	0.0g
Fat	3.1g	7.7g
of which Saturates	0.7g	1.8g
Fibre	0.0g	0.0g
Sodium	210mg	524.0mg
Potassium	109mg	273.0mg
Calcium	6mg	16.0mg
Iron	0.4mg	1.0mg
Vitamin C	0.0mg	0.0mg
Vitamin A	0µg	0.0µg
Selenium	12µg	30.9µg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1mg	0.3mg

% 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.

High in protein (53% DV) — an excellent source
A good source of fat (10% DV)
High in selenium (56% DV) — an excellent source
High in riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) — an excellent source

High in sodium (23% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically

Calories: 9% DV
Protein: 53% DV
Carbohydrates: 0% DV
Fibre: 0% DV
Fat: 10% DV
Saturated fat: 9% DV
Sodium: 23% DV
Potassium: 6% DV
Calcium: 1% DV
Iron: 6% DV
Vitamin C: 0% DV
Vitamin A: 0% DV
Selenium: 56% DV
Riboflavin (B2): 23% DV

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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, original recipe, drumstick, meat only fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 26.3g of protein per 100g, kfc fried chicken, original recipe, 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, Original Recipe, Drumstick, Meat Only contains 0.1g 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.

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