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Boiled chicken drumstick with bone
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Boiled chicken drumstick with bone (90 g) has 140 calories. That works out to 155 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 18.7 g of protein, 6.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 17.1 µg of Selenium covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
140
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
18.7g
· 37% DV
Fat
6.5g
· 8% 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 56% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% |
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) | 90 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 93 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 233 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 279 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 310 kcal |
Calculated from 155 calories per 100 g.
A boiled chicken drumstick with bone cooks in a time that varies with its size and starting temperature. Check that the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C) without the thermometer touching the bone; the meat should no longer be pink near it.
Keep a boiled chicken drumstick with bone tender by simmering it gently rather than letting it boil rapidly. Take it off the heat once it is cooked through; prolonged boiling can make the meat dry and stringy.
No, do not give a dog the bone from a boiled chicken drumstick with bone. Cooked chicken bones can splinter and cause choking or internal injury; plain, boneless chicken meat is a safer treat in a small amount.
No, the bone in a boiled chicken drumstick with bone is not meant to be eaten. Remove it before serving, and check the meat for small bone fragments, especially when serving it to children.
You can eat the skin on a boiled chicken drumstick with bone, or remove it to reduce the grease in the cooking liquid. Leaving it on while boiling can add flavor, and you can take it off before serving.
Yes, freeze a boiled chicken drumstick with bone after cooling it promptly and packing it in an airtight container. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it until hot throughout; freezing it with a little cooking liquid helps prevent dryness.
A boiled chicken drumstick with bone keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when chilled within two hours of cooking. Store it covered, with or without its broth, and discard it if it smells off or feels slimy.
Yes, you can boil a frozen chicken drumstick with bone, but it will take longer and may cook less evenly than a thawed one. For more reliable cooking, thaw it in the refrigerator first and check the thickest part for doneness.
The broth from a boiled chicken drumstick with bone works well in chicken soup, rice, or a sauce. Strain it to remove bone fragments and foam, then chill it promptly if you are not using it right away.
Serve a boiled chicken drumstick with bone with mashed potatoes, rice, or cooked vegetables for a simple meal. The cooking broth can enrich the side dish, while a crisp salad adds a fresh contrast.
Vitamins
B3
4.41mg · 28% DV
B5
0.81mg · 16% DV
B6
0.25mg · 15% DV
B12
0.27µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Phosphorus
153mg · 22% DV
Zinc
1.62mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
207mg · 6% DV
Sodium
63mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 140 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Boiled chicken drumstick with bone is a bone-in leg portion gently cooked in water, sometimes with salt, onion or herbs. The cooking liquid can be kept for broth, while the meat is served on its own or pulled from the bone for other dishes.
The meat is tender and moist, and the bone gives the broth extra savoury flavour. It is at home in simple meals and soups, and pairs well with rice, potatoes or vegetables; in Turkey, boiled chicken is also commonly shredded into soup or served over pilaf. It is protein-rich, with 20.8 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter meal, remove the skin and serve it 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
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.