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High protein, low carbohydrate
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Boiled village rooster drumstick (95 g) has 176 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 25.7 g of protein, 7.7 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 22.8 µg of Selenium covers 41% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 95 g
176
KCAL / 95G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
25.7g
· 51% DV
Fat
7.7g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 60% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.7 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.09 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 95 g | 176 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 48 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 130 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 125 g | 231 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
No, a village rooster drumstick often has firmer, chewier meat than a typical chicken drumstick. Roosters are usually older birds, so their muscles need longer cooking to become tender.
A village rooster drumstick usually needs longer than a young chicken drumstick, but there is no reliable fixed time for every bird. It is ready when a fork enters easily and the meat pulls away from the bone.
Jelly-like broth is normal and usually comes from collagen released from the rooster’s bones and connective tissue during cooking. It becomes liquid again when warmed and is not, by itself, a sign that the broth has spoiled.
You do not have to remove it, but skimming foam from a village rooster drumstick’s cooking water makes the broth clearer. Remove it from the surface as it gathers, especially if you plan to serve the broth on its own.
Yes, you can pull the meat from the boiled village rooster drumstick and add it to soup. Add it near the end of cooking so it heats through without breaking down or becoming dry.
Yes, a pressure cooker can soften a village rooster drumstick more quickly than gentle stovetop simmering. Add enough liquid, follow your cooker’s instructions for poultry, and wait for the pressure to release safely before opening it.
Store leftover boiled village rooster drumstick in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within three to four days. Refrigerate it promptly after the meal rather than leaving it at room temperature.
Yes, boiled village rooster drumstick freezes well. Remove the meat from the bone if that makes portioning easier, seal it in a freezer-safe container, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
Yes, the skin on boiled village rooster drumstick is edible. It can help keep the meat moist during cooking, while removing it before eating is an easy way to reduce the fat in your serving.
Boiled village rooster drumstick goes well with rice, potatoes, or cooked vegetables. You can also serve the cooking broth alongside it, or use that broth to cook the rice for a more cohesive meal.
Vitamins
B3
6.46mg · 40% DV
B5
0.97mg · 19% DV
B6
0.32mg · 19% DV
Biotin
4.75µg · 16% DV
Minerals
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Phosphorus
200mg · 29% DV
Zinc
2.18mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
242mg · 7% DV
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 176 calories in 1 piece (medium) (95 g):
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Boiled village rooster drumstick is the leg portion of a village-raised rooster, gently simmered in water, often with aromatics, until tender. Rooster meat tends to have a deeper flavour and firmer texture than ordinary chicken, so slow cooking helps soften it and makes a savoury broth along the way.
It can be served as a simple main with rice, potatoes or vegetables, or used in soup and stock. It is high in protein and contains no carbohydrates; a 100 g portion provides 27.1 g of protein. For a lighter meal, skim fat from the cooking liquid and pair the meat with plenty of vegetables.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
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.
No known major allergens
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
SATURATED
2.09g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.95g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.