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Roasted Chicken Drumstick Calories
High protein, low carb, oven roasted
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
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GI
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Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Roasted Chicken Drumstick (90 g) has 162 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 20.3 g of protein, 8.3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 5 mg of B3 covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Roasted Chicken Drumstick Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
180
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
22.5g
· 45% DV
Fat
9.2g
· 12% 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 52% · Fat 48%
Roasted Chicken Drumstick Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
5.5mg · 34% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
Biotin
7µg · 23% DV
B5
1.1mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
How Nutritious Is Roasted Chicken Drumstick?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Roasted Chicken Drumstick Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Roasted Chicken Drumstick
To burn the 180 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Is Roasted Chicken Drumstick Processed?
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.
Does Roasted Chicken Drumstick Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Roasted Chicken Drumstick Good For?
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
Roasted Chicken Drumstick Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.7:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roasted Chicken Drumstick
How many calories and how much protein are in roasted chicken drumstick?
Per 100 g, roasted chicken drumstick provides 180 calories and 22.5 g of protein. It also contains 0 g of carbohydrates.
Is roasted chicken drumstick keto-friendly?
Yes. With 0 g carbs per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0, it fits well into a keto diet; it is also compatible with gluten-free, paleo, Mediterranean, flexitarian, and omnivore eating patterns.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.