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High-protein chicken drumstick with barbecue sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chicken drumstick with barbecue sauce (95 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 215 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.1 g of carbs, 22.8 g of protein, 9.3 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 6.5 mg of B3 covers 40% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 95 g
204
KCAL / 95G
Carbs
7.1g
· 3% DV
Protein
22.8g
· 46% DV
Fat
9.3g
· 12% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 14% · Protein 45% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.3 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.47 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 399 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% |
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 | 204 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 151 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 125 g | 269 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 323 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 160 g | 344 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 190 g | 409 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 473 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 285 g | 613 kcal |
Calculated from 215 calories per 100 g.
Arrange the chicken drumsticks with barbecue sauce in a single layer on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven until cooked through. Brush on most of the sauce near the end so its sugars do not burn before the chicken is done.
Chicken drumsticks with barbecue sauce usually take about 35–45 minutes at 400°F, depending on their size and your oven. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer; it should reach 165°F without the thermometer touching bone.
Brush barbecue sauce onto chicken drumsticks during the final 10–15 minutes of cooking. Sauce added too early can scorch because it often contains sugar. For a stronger glaze, add another thin layer after cooking.
Grill chicken drumsticks with barbecue sauce over indirect or medium heat first, turning them occasionally so they cook evenly. Move them briefly over direct heat if needed, and brush on the sauce near the end to avoid burning the sugary coating.
Chicken drumsticks with barbecue sauce are done when the thickest part reaches 165°F on a food thermometer, with the probe kept away from the bone. A browned surface or clear-looking juices alone cannot reliably confirm safe doneness.
Yes, chicken drumsticks with barbecue sauce can be cooked in a slow cooker until tender. For a thicker, stickier coating, transfer them to a tray afterward, brush with extra sauce, and briefly broil while watching closely so the sauce does not burn.
You can marinate chicken drumsticks in barbecue sauce, but it is not essential. Keep them covered in the refrigerator while marinating, and never reuse sauce that touched raw chicken unless you boil it first; reserving a separate portion is easier.
Chicken drumsticks with barbecue sauce pair well with coleslaw, corn, baked potatoes, or roasted vegetables. A crisp salad or another tangy side balances the sauce’s sweet, smoky flavor and makes the plate less rich.
Reheat chicken drumsticks with barbecue sauce covered in an oven dish with a small splash of water, until hot throughout. Uncover them briefly at the end if you want to refresh the glaze; avoid prolonged high heat, which can dry the meat.
Yes, you can cook chicken drumsticks with barbecue sauce ahead and refrigerate them promptly in a covered container. Reheat them until steaming hot throughout, then add a little fresh sauce if the original glaze has dried out.
Vitamins
B3
6.46mg · 40% DV
B5
0.95mg · 19% DV
B6
0.32mg · 19% DV
Biotin
4.75µg · 16% DV
Minerals
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Phosphorus
181mg · 26% DV
Zinc
2.09mg · 19% DV
Sodium
399mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
266mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 204 calories in 1 piece (medium) (95 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Chicken drumstick with barbecue sauce pairs a bone-in lower leg of chicken with a sweet, tangy, often smoky sauce associated with American barbecue. It can be roasted, grilled or cooked in a pan; the sauce turns glossy and caramelised on the outside while the meat stays tender near the bone. Recipes vary, with some sauces leaning more toward smoke and spice and others toward sweetness.
It is often served as a casual main with slaw, corn, baked potatoes or other sides, and works well at a cookout as well as a weeknight dinner. The chicken makes it a protein-rich choice, while the sauce adds carbohydrates. For a lighter plate, use a modest coating of sauce and add vegetables or salad.
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 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.
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
2.47g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.71g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.