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How Many Calories in a Popeyes Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, Meat and Skin with Breading?

✓ 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.

223
calories per 1 drumstick, with skin
293 calories per 100g

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15.5gProtein
7.4gCarbs
14.5gFat
0.0gFibre
grams
223kcal
15.5gprotein
7.4gcarbs
14.5gfat
0.0gfibre

A Popeyes Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, Meat and Skin with Breading contains 223 calories per 1 drumstick, with skin (76g), with 15.5g protein, 7.4g carbs and 14.5g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.

Popeyes Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, Meat and Skin with Breading Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer serving (76g)Per 100g
Calories223 kcal293 kcal
Protein15.5g20.4g
Carbohydrates7.4g9.8g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat14.5g19.1g
of which Saturates5.0g6.6g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium447mg588.0mg
Potassium198mg261.0mg
Calcium15mg20.0mg
Iron0.8mg1.1mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A0µg0.0µg
Selenium21µg27.9µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg0.2mg

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

Does popeyes fried chicken, mild, drumstick, meat and skin with breading fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 20.4g of protein per 100g, popeyes fried chicken, mild, drumstick, meat and skin with breading 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in a Popeyes Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, Meat and Skin with Breading?

A Popeyes Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, Meat and Skin with Breading contains 223 calories per 1 drumstick, with skin.

Is a Popeyes Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, Meat and Skin with Breading unhealthy?

A Popeyes Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, Meat and Skin with Breading has 223 calories and 14.5g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.

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