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

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed

Fast Foods

A 100g serving covers 56% of the daily recommended Selenium, making Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat Only Skin and Breading Removed (Fried Chicken) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (26.3g), fat (7.7g), and carbohydrates (0.1g) per 100g. At 175 calories per 100g, Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat Only Skin and Breading Removed (Fried Chicken) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is notably high at 524mg per 100g (23% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat Only Skin and Breading Removed (Fried Chicken) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 137mg of cholesterol per 100g (46% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories175KCAL
Protein26.3G
Fat7.7G
Carbs0.11G
Fiber0g

Calorie Distribution

175kcal
  • Protein60%26.3 g
  • Fat40%7.7 g
  • Carbs0%0.11 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water63.8G
Energy175KCAL
Protein26.3G
Total lipid (fat)7.7G
Carbohydrate, by difference0.11G
Cholesterol137MG
Thiamin0.05MG
Riboflavin0.26MG
Niacin5.3MG
Vitamin B-60.25MG
Vitamin B-120.64UG
Calcium, Ca16.0MG
Iron, Fe1.0MG
Magnesium, Mg23.0MG
Phosphorus, P223MG
Potassium, K273MG
Sodium, Na524MG
Zinc, Zn2.5MG
Copper, Cu0.08MG
Manganese, Mn0.06MG
Selenium, Se30.9UG
Energy730kJ
Ash2.2G
Pantothenic acid1.3MG
Retinol11.0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated1.8G
SFA 4:00.002G
SFA 6:00.001G
SFA 8:00.001G
SFA 10:00.003G
SFA 12:00.004G
SFA 14:00.03G
SFA 15:00.004G
SFA 16:01.3G
SFA 17:00.007G
SFA 18:00.43G
SFA 20:00.01G
SFA 22:00.01G
SFA 24:00.005G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.8G
MUFA 14:10.01G
MUFA 15:10.002G
MUFA 16:10.41G
MUFA 16:1 c0.41G
MUFA 17:10.009G
MUFA 18:12.3G
MUFA 18:1 c2.3G
MUFA 20:10.03G
MUFA 22:10.003G
MUFA 22:1 c0.002G
MUFA 24:1 c0.007G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated2.0G
PUFA 18:21.7G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c1.7G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0.009G
PUFA 18:30.08G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.07G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.01G
PUFA 18:40.002G
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)0.007G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.005G
Fatty acids, total trans0.04G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.03G
TFA 16:1 t0.003G
TFA 18:1 t0.02G
TFA 22:1 t0G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.02G
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic0.02G
Tryptophan0.20G
Threonine0.87G
Isoleucine0.77G
Leucine1.6G
Lysine1.1G
Methionine0.38G
Cystine0.30G
Phenylalanine1.0G
Tyrosine0.81G
Valine0.96G
Arginine1.5G
Histidine0.63G
Alanine1.5G
Aspartic acid1.8G
Glutamic acid6.2G
Glycine2.2G
Proline2.1G
Serine1.0G
Hydroxyproline0.70G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
drumstick, bone and skin removed (40g)7010.5g3.1g0g
drumstick, without skin (57g)10015g4.4g0.1g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat Only Skin and Breading Removed (Fried Chicken) is a excellent source of Protein (53% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat Only Skin and Breading Removed (Fried Chicken) is a excellent source of Sodium (23% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat Only Skin and Breading Removed (Fried Chicken) is a excellent source of Zinc (23% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • At 524mg of sodium per 100g, Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat Only Skin and Breading Removed (Fried Chicken) should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat Only Skin and Breading Removed (Fried Chicken) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 26.3g protein and only 0.1g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

  • Kfc Original Recipe Drumstick Meat Only Skin and Breading Removed (Fried Chicken) provides 31mcg of selenium per 100g, a mineral important for thyroid function. See the Thyroid Health Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Protein: top 11% (#909 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 16% (#1,322 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories175
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.7G10%
Cholesterol 137MG46%
Sodium 524MG23%
Total Carbohydrate 0.11G0%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 26.3G53%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 16.0MG1%
Iron 1.0MG6%
Potassium 273MG6%

* 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: 170740.

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