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Carls Jr fried chicken drumstick Calories

Deep-fried, seasoned chicken drumstick, rich in protein and fat.

CALORIES

245kcal

65medium

POTASSIUM

230mg

FIBER

0.4g

Carls Jr fried chicken drumstick Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

245

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

8.1g

· 13%

Protein

18.2g

· 30%

Fat

15.2g

· 57%

Fiber

0.4g

Carls Jr fried chicken drumstick Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

4.2mg · 26% DV

0.32mg · 19% DV

0.8mg · 16% DV

B12

0.38µg · 16% DV

Minerals

Selenium

14µg · 25% DV

Phosphorus

170mg · 24% DV

Sodium

480mg · 21% DV

Zinc

2mg · 18% DV

Carls Jr fried chicken drumstick Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

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

Is Carls Jr fried chicken drumstick Processed?

NOVA 3

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.

Does Carls Jr fried chicken drumstick Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy free

Eggs yes

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy yes

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Carls Jr fried chicken drumstick Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Carls Jr fried chicken drumstick Fat Profile

SATURATED

4.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.7g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.1g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 17.1:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (17.1:1).

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Carls Jr fried chicken drumstick — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a Carl's Jr. fried chicken drumstick?

Carl's Jr. fried chicken drumstick contains 245 calories per 100 g. It provides 18.2 g of protein, 15.2 g of fat, and 8.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

Is Carl's Jr. fried chicken drumstick suitable for a keto diet?

It is listed as compatible with a ketovore diet, but it contains 8.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. It is also compatible with omnivore, paleo, and flexitarian diets, and contains egg, soy, and gluten allergens.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.