1 piece (medium) of Chicken drumstick (90 g) has 155 calories. That works out to 172 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 19.6 g of protein, 8.3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 4.6 mg of B3 covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Chicken drumstick Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

172

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0% DV

Protein

21.8g

· 44% DV

Fat

9.2g

· 12% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 51% · Fat 49%

Chicken drumstick Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

5.1mg · 32% DV

0.44mg · 26% DV

0.9mg · 18% DV

Biotin

4.5µg · 15% DV

Minerals

Selenium

16µg · 29% DV

Phosphorus

180mg · 26% DV

Zinc

2mg · 18% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

How Nutritious Is Chicken drumstick?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

53/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Chicken drumstick Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Chicken drumstick

To burn the 172 calories in 100 g:

🚶

43min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

18min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

23min

Cycling

🏊

20min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Chicken drumstick Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Chicken drumstick Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Chicken drumstick Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Chicken drumstick Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

3.7g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.1g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 18.6:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (18.6:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken drumstick

How many calories and grams of protein are in a chicken drumstick?

A 100 g serving of chicken drumstick provides 172 calories and 21.8 g of protein. It contains 0 g of carbohydrates.

Is chicken drumstick keto-friendly?

Yes. Chicken drumstick has 0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, making it compatible with a keto diet. It also fits Paleo, Mediterranean, flexitarian, and gluten-free eating patterns.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026