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Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading

Fast Foods

Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (22.3g), fat (14.2g), and carbohydrates (5.4g) per 100g. Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) packs 239 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 625mg per 100g (27% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 117mg of cholesterol per 100g (39% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories239KCAL
Protein22.3G
Fat14.2G
Carbs5.4G
Fiber0g

Calorie Distribution

239kcal
  • Protein37%22.3 g
  • Fat54%14.2 g
  • Carbs9%5.4 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water55.6G
Energy239KCAL
Protein22.3G
Total lipid (fat)14.2G
Carbohydrate, by difference5.4G
Cholesterol117MG
Thiamin0.04MG
Riboflavin0.21MG
Niacin5.0MG
Vitamin B-60.22MG
Vitamin B-120.54UG
Calcium, Ca29.0MG
Iron, Fe0.97MG
Magnesium, Mg23.0MG
Phosphorus, P211MG
Potassium, K250MG
Sodium, Na625MG
Zinc, Zn2.0MG
Copper, Cu0.08MG
Manganese, Mn0.14MG
Selenium, Se25.5UG
Energy999kJ
Ash2.5G
Pantothenic acid1.2MG
Retinol22.0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated3.2G
SFA 4:00.002G
SFA 6:00.001G
SFA 8:00.002G
SFA 10:00.003G
SFA 12:00.006G
SFA 14:00.05G
SFA 15:00.007G
SFA 16:02.4G
SFA 17:00.01G
SFA 18:00.68G
SFA 20:00.02G
SFA 22:00.02G
SFA 24:00.009G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated5.1G
MUFA 14:10.02G
MUFA 15:10.003G
MUFA 16:10.67G
MUFA 16:1 c0.66G
MUFA 17:10.01G
MUFA 18:14.4G
MUFA 18:1 c4.3G
MUFA 20:10.05G
MUFA 22:10.003G
MUFA 22:1 c0.003G
MUFA 24:1 c0.006G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated4.3G
PUFA 18:23.9G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c3.9G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0.01G
PUFA 18:30.19G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.18G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.02G
PUFA 18:40.003G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.01G
PUFA 20:30.03G
PUFA 20:3 n-30.001G
PUFA 20:3 n-60.03G
PUFA 20:40.08G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.003G
PUFA 22:40.02G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.006G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.004G
Fatty acids, total trans0.08G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.04G
TFA 16:1 t0.004G
TFA 18:1 t0.04G
TFA 22:1 t0G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.04G
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic0.04G
Tryptophan0.17G
Threonine0.73G
Isoleucine0.65G
Leucine1.3G
Lysine0.96G
Methionine0.32G
Cystine0.26G
Phenylalanine0.84G
Tyrosine0.68G
Valine0.80G
Arginine1.2G
Histidine0.53G
Alanine1.3G
Aspartic acid1.5G
Glutamic acid5.2G
Glycine1.9G
Proline1.8G
Serine0.86G
Hydroxyproline0.60G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
drumstick, bone and skin removed (40g)968.9g5.7g2.2g
drumstick, without skin (57g)13612.7g8.1g3.1g
drumstick, with skin (75g)17916.7g10.7g4g

Scaled from Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) is a excellent source of Protein (45% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) is a excellent source of Sodium (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) is a good source of Zinc (18% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • At 625mg of sodium per 100g, Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat and Skin with Breading (Fried Chicken) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 22.3g protein and only 5.4g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Sodium: top 12% (#991 of 8,262)
  • Protein: top 20% (#1,652 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories239
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.2G18%
Cholesterol 117MG39%
Sodium 625MG27%
Total Carbohydrate 5.4G2%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 22.3G45%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 29.0MG2%
Iron 0.97MG5%
Potassium 250MG5%

* 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: 170745.

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