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How Many Calories in Turkey, Drumstick, From Whole Bird, Meat Only, Raw?

Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by our editorial team. Last reviewed: 5 September 2026.

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109
calories per 100g
93 calories per 3 oz (85g)
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23.7gProtein
0.1gCarbs
1.5gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)31 kcal6.7g
100g109 kcal23.7g
3 oz93 kcal20.1g
grams
109kcal
23.7gprotein
0.1gcarbs
1.5gfat
0.0gfibre

A turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw contains 109 calories per 100g. A typical 3 oz (85g) provides about 93 calories. Turkey, Drumstick, From Whole Bird, 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.

Turkey, Drumstick, From Whole Bird, Meat Only, Raw Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (85g)
Calories109 kcal93 kcal
Protein23.7g20.1g
Carbohydrates0.1g0.1g
of which Sugars0.1g0.1g
Fat1.5g1.3g
of which Saturates0.3g0.3g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium113.0mg96mg
Potassium242.0mg206mg
Calcium11.0mg9mg
Iron0.7mg0.6mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A6.0µg5µg
Selenium22.7µg19µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg0.1mg

% 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

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 turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 23.7g of protein per 100g, turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, 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

Turkey, Drumstick, From Whole Bird, Meat Only, Raw 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw per 100g?

Turkey, Drumstick, From Whole Bird, Meat Only, Raw contains 109 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw high in calories?

A 3 oz of turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw (85g) has around 93 calories — roughly 5% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw good for weight loss?

At 109 calories per 100g, turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 3 oz provides about 93 calories.

How much protein is in turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw?

Turkey, Drumstick, From Whole Bird, Meat Only, Raw contains 23.7g of protein per 100g.

Is turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw a good source of fibre?

Turkey, Drumstick, From Whole Bird, 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 turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw compare to chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw?

Turkey, Drumstick, From Whole Bird, Meat Only, Raw has 109 calories per 100g, close to chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw at 109 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw keto-friendly?

Turkey, Drumstick, From Whole Bird, Meat Only, Raw contains 0.1g 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 turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw for 20g of protein?

With 23.7g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 84g of turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other meat & fish closest to turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Turkey, Drumstick, From Whole Bird, Meat Only, Raw (this page)109 kcal23.7g0.1g1.5g
Chicken, Roasting, Light Meat, Meat Only, Raw109 kcal22.2g0.0g1.6g
Turkey Breast, Low Salt, Prepackaged or Deli, Luncheon Meat109 kcal21.8g3.5g0.8g
Oscar Mayer, Chicken Breast (honey Glazed)109 kcal19.9g4.3g1.5g
Frankfurter, Beef, Pork, and Turkey109 kcal12.5g11.2g1.6g
Pork Tenderloin109 kcal20.9g0.0g2.2g
Pork, Cured, Ham with Natural Juices, Spiral Slice109 kcal19.2g1.2g3.3g

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