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Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

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

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 55% of the daily recommended Protein, making Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (27.5g), fat (5.7g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. At 169 calories per 100g, Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 80mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories169KCAL
Protein27.5G
Fat5.7G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

161kcal
  • Protein68%27.5 g
  • Fat32%5.7 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

Water67.6G
Energy169KCAL
Protein27.5G
Total lipid (fat)5.7G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol88.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.05MG
Riboflavin0.21MG
Niacin4.3MG
Vitamin B-60.23MG
Folate, total8.0UG
Vitamin B-120.24UG
Vitamin A, RAE17.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.27MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.10UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)3.4UG
Calcium, Ca11.0MG
Iron, Fe1.4MG
Magnesium, Mg21.0MG
Phosphorus, P150MG
Potassium, K199MG
Sodium, Na80.0MG
Zinc, Zn3.0MG
Copper, Cu0.08MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se18.0UG
Energy707kJ
Ash0.91G
Pantothenic acid0.96MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food8.0UG
Folate, DFE8.0UG
Choline, total73.1MG
Betaine5.3MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol17.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU57.0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units5.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.10UG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated1.5G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.02G
SFA 14:00.04G
SFA 16:01.0G
SFA 18:00.38G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated1.9G
MUFA 16:10.27G
MUFA 18:11.6G
MUFA 20:10.02G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.4G
PUFA 18:21.1G
PUFA 18:30.05G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40.11G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.02G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.04G
Tryptophan0.32G
Threonine1.2G
Isoleucine1.5G
Leucine2.1G
Lysine2.3G
Methionine0.76G
Cystine0.35G
Phenylalanine1.1G
Tyrosine0.93G
Valine1.4G
Arginine1.7G
Histidine0.85G
Alanine1.5G
Aspartic acid2.5G
Glutamic acid4.1G
Glycine1.4G
Proline1.1G
Serine0.95G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (28g)477.7g1.6g0g
drumstick, bone and skin removed (46g)7812.7g2.6g0g
oz (85g)14423.4g4.9g0g
cup, chopped or diced (160g)27044g9.1g0g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) is a excellent source of Protein (55% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) is a excellent source of Zinc (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) is naturally low in sodium at 80mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chicken Drumstick Meat Only (Cooked, Stewed) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 27.5g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 9% (#744 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 21% (#1,735 of 8,262)
  • Zinc: top 24% (#1,983 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories169
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.7G7%
Cholesterol 88.0MG29%
Sodium 80.0MG3%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 27.5G55%
Vitamin D 0.10UG1%
Calcium 11.0MG1%
Iron 1.4MG8%
Potassium 199MG4%

* 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: 172377.

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