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Chicken Dark Meat Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Braised)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, cooked, braised

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 51% of the daily recommended Selenium, making Chicken Dark Meat Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Braised) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (23.9g), fat (6g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. At 149 calories per 100g, Chicken Dark Meat Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Braised) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 117mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Dark Meat Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Braised) delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 132mg of cholesterol per 100g (44% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories149KCAL
Protein23.9G
Fat6G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

150kcal
  • Protein64%23.9 g
  • Fat36%6 g
  • Carbs0%0 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water69.9G
Energy149KCAL
Protein23.9G
Total lipid (fat)6.0G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol132MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.09MG
Riboflavin0.18MG
Niacin5.0MG
Vitamin B-60.37MG
Folate, total5.0UG
Vitamin B-120.41UG
Vitamin A, RAE7.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.17MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.10UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)0.20UG
Calcium, Ca12.0MG
Iron, Fe0.94MG
Magnesium, Mg22.0MG
Phosphorus, P184MG
Potassium, K239MG
Sodium, Na117MG
Zinc, Zn2.5MG
Copper, Cu0.06MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se27.9UG
Energy625kJ
Ash0.98G
Pantothenic acid1.1MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food5.0UG
Folate, DFE5.0UG
Choline, total72.0MG
Betaine11.1MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol7.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU24.0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Tocopherol, beta0MG
Tocopherol, gamma0.08MG
Tocopherol, delta0MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0.01MG
Tocotrienol, beta0MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0.05MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units2.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.10UG
Fatty acids, total saturated1.6G
SFA 4:00.001G
SFA 6:00.001G
SFA 8:00.002G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.003G
SFA 14:00.03G
SFA 15:00.005G
SFA 16:01.2G
SFA 17:00.006G
SFA 18:00.35G
SFA 20:00.004G
SFA 22:00.007G
SFA 24:00G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.4G
MUFA 14:10.01G
MUFA 15:10G
MUFA 16:10.37G
MUFA 16:1 c0.37G
MUFA 17:10.003G
MUFA 18:12.0G
MUFA 18:1 c1.9G
MUFA 20:10.02G
MUFA 22:10G
MUFA 22:1 c0G
MUFA 24:1 c0.002G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.3G
PUFA 18:21.1G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c1.1G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0.006G
PUFA 18:30.06G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.04G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.01G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.01G
PUFA 20:30.02G
PUFA 20:3 n-30G
PUFA 20:3 n-60.02G
PUFA 20:40.09G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.004G
PUFA 22:40.02G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.008G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.005G
Fatty acids, total trans0.03G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.02G
TFA 16:1 t0.003G
TFA 18:1 t0.02G
TFA 22:1 t0G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.008G
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic0.008G
Tryptophan0.27G
Threonine1.1G
Isoleucine1.1G
Leucine2.0G
Lysine2.3G
Methionine0.69G
Cystine0.28G
Phenylalanine0.96G
Tyrosine0.90G
Valine1.2G
Arginine1.7G
Histidine0.71G
Alanine1.4G
Aspartic acid2.4G
Glutamic acid3.9G
Glycine1.1G
Proline0.97G
Serine1.0G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
oz (85g)12720.3g5.1g0g
drumstick without skin (95g)14222.7g5.7g0g
drumstick with skin (105g)15625.1g6.2g0g

Scaled from Chicken Dark Meat Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Braised)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Dark Meat Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Braised) is a excellent source of Protein (48% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Dark Meat Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Braised) is a excellent source of Zinc (23% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Dark Meat Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Braised) is naturally low in sodium at 117mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Dark Meat Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Braised) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 23.9g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 16% (#1,322 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 21% (#1,735 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories149
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0G8%
Cholesterol 132MG44%
Sodium 117MG5%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 23.9G48%
Vitamin D 0.10UG1%
Calcium 12.0MG1%
Iron 0.94MG5%
Potassium 239MG5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 172852.

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