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Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Fried)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat only, cooked, fried

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 57% of the daily recommended Protein, making Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (28.6g), fat (8.1g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. At 195 calories per 100g, Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 96mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories195KCAL
Protein28.6G
Fat8.1G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

187kcal
  • Protein61%28.6 g
  • Fat39%8.1 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

Water62.2G
Energy195KCAL
Protein28.6G
Total lipid (fat)8.1G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Cholesterol94.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.08MG
Riboflavin0.24MG
Niacin6.1MG
Vitamin B-60.39MG
Folate, total9.0UG
Vitamin B-120.35UG
Vitamin A, RAE18.0UG
Calcium, Ca12.0MG
Iron, Fe1.3MG
Magnesium, Mg24.0MG
Phosphorus, P186MG
Potassium, K249MG
Sodium, Na96.0MG
Zinc, Zn3.2MG
Copper, Cu0.08MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se19.6UG
Energy816kJ
Ash1.1G
Pantothenic acid1.3MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food9.0UG
Folate, DFE9.0UG
Retinol18.0UG
Vitamin A, IU61.0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated2.1G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.02G
SFA 14:00.05G
SFA 16:01.4G
SFA 18:00.59G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.9G
MUFA 16:10.31G
MUFA 18:12.6G
MUFA 20:10.03G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated2.0G
PUFA 18:21.6G
PUFA 18:30.08G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40.12G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.03G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.05G
Tryptophan0.34G
Threonine1.2G
Isoleucine1.5G
Leucine2.1G
Lysine2.4G
Methionine0.79G
Cystine0.37G
Phenylalanine1.1G
Tyrosine0.97G
Valine1.4G
Arginine1.7G
Histidine0.89G
Alanine1.6G
Aspartic acid2.5G
Glutamic acid4.3G
Glycine1.4G
Proline1.2G
Serine0.98G
Alcohol, ethyl0G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (25g)497.2g2g0g
drumstick, bone and skin removed (42g)8212g3.4g0g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Protein (57% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is a excellent source of Zinc (29% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) is naturally low in sodium at 96mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Fried) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 28.6g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 6% (#496 of 8,262)
  • Zinc: top 22% (#1,818 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories195
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.1G10%
Cholesterol 94.0MG31%
Sodium 96.0MG4%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 28.6G57%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 12.0MG1%
Iron 1.3MG7%
Potassium 249MG5%

* 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: 172375.

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