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High-protein baked chicken drumstick with sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sauced baked chicken drumstick (95 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 215 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.3 g of carbs, 22.8 g of protein, 10.9 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 6.5 mg of B3 covers 40% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 95 g
204
KCAL / 95G
Carbs
3.3g
· 1% DV
Protein
22.8g
· 46% DV
Fat
10.9g
· 14% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 7% · Protein 45% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.9 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.85 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| 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 |
| 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.
Sauced baked chicken drumsticks are made by coating the drumsticks in a seasoned sauce and baking them until cooked through. Tomato paste, garlic, oil, yogurt, and spices are common choices. Arrange them with space between pieces so they brown rather than steam.
Tomato-based, garlic-and-herb, barbecue, and honey-mustard sauces all work well on sauced baked chicken drumsticks. Sugary sauces can darken or burn during a long bake, so brush them on near the end if you want a glossy coating.
Sauced baked chicken drumsticks commonly take about 35–45 minutes in a 200 °C (400 °F) oven, depending on their size and the oven. Check the thickest part near the bone with a food thermometer; it should reach 74 °C (165 °F).
To keep sauced baked chicken drumsticks crispier, pat the skin dry, leave space between pieces, and avoid burying them in sauce. A rack over the baking tray lets hot air circulate underneath; add sweet or sticky sauce toward the end of baking.
Put a thin layer of sauce on sauced baked chicken drumsticks before baking so the seasoning adheres, then add more near the end if desired. Reserve clean sauce for serving; sauce that touched raw chicken must be cooked before it is served.
Sauced baked chicken drumsticks are done when the thickest part reaches 74 °C (165 °F) on a food thermometer, without the probe touching bone. The meat should no longer look raw near the bone, but appearance alone is less reliable than temperature.
Yes, sauced chicken drumsticks can be baked from frozen, but they take longer and may cook less evenly than thawed ones. Keep them in a single layer, avoid adding sauce that has touched raw chicken, and confirm the thickest pieces reach 74 °C (165 °F).
Sauced baked chicken drumsticks pair well with roasted potatoes, rice, coleslaw, or a green salad. Choose a simple side if the sauce is rich or spicy; bread or flatbread also works well for soaking up the sauce on the plate.
Sauced baked chicken drumsticks keep for 3–4 days in the refrigerator when stored promptly in a covered container. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of cooking, and reheat them until steaming hot throughout before serving.
Yes, reheat sauced baked chicken drumsticks covered in the oven with a spoonful of water or extra sauce to limit moisture loss. Uncover them briefly at the end if you want the skin less soft, and heat until hot throughout.
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
304mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
242mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A sauced baked chicken drumstick is the lower, bone-in part of the chicken leg, oven-cooked with a coating or pour-over sauce. It is a familiar home-style preparation rather than a dish with one specific place of origin; the sauce varies by cook and may be savoury, tangy or spiced. Baking browns the outside while the meat near the bone stays tender, and the sauce adds moisture and flavour.
Serve it hot as a main, with potatoes, rice or vegetables; a crisp salad also makes a fresh contrast. It is a filling, protein-rich choice, with 24 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of sauce, remove the skin if you prefer, and pair the drumstick with 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
2.85g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.27g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.