Calories in Chicken Drumstick (cooked)

Chicken Drumstick (cooked) has about 76 calories per 1 drumstick (44 g), with 12.5 g protein, 0 g carbs and 2.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 172 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Non-Veg Foods

High protein
76kcal
Calories · 1 drumstick (44 g)
12.5g
Protein · 1 drumstick (44 g)
0g
Carbs · 1 drumstick (44 g)
2.5g
Fat · 1 drumstick (44 g)
Carbs 0%Protein 69%Fat 31%share of calories

Chicken Drumstick (cooked) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 drumstick (44 g)76 kcal12.5 g0 g2.5 g
1 piece (100 g)172 kcal28.3 g0 g5.7 g
100 g172 kcal28.3 g0 g5.7 g

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Chicken Drumstick (cooked) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 drumstick (44 g)
Calories172 kcal76 kcal
Protein28.3 g12.5 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
Fat5.7 g2.5 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar0 g0 g
Sodium95 mg42 mg
Calcium12 mg5 mg
Iron1.3 mg0.6 mg
Potassium240 mg106 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Chicken Drumstick (cooked) healthy?

  • ●Chicken Drumstick (cooked) is moderately calorie-dense at 172 kcal per 100 g. About 0% of its calories come from carbs, 69% from protein and 31% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss the protein helps keep you full and protects muscle while you're in a calorie deficit. Just watch the cooking oil.

To burn it off: 1 drumstick (44 g) (76 kcal) takes about 15 min of brisk walking or 7 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Chicken Drumstick (cooked): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Chicken Drumstick (cooked)?

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One serving of Chicken Drumstick (cooked), 1 drumstick (44 g), has roughly 76 calories, with 12.5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates, 2.5 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Chicken Drumstick (cooked)?

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100 g of Chicken Drumstick (cooked) has 172 kcal, with 28.3 g protein, 0 g carbs, 5.7 g fat, 0 g fibre and 0 g sugar.

How much protein is in Chicken Drumstick (cooked)?

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Chicken Drumstick (cooked) has 28.3 g protein per 100 g (12.5 g in 1 drumstick (44 g)). Protein provides about 69% of its calories.

Is Chicken Drumstick (cooked) good for weight loss?

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It can be. It gets 69% of its calories from protein, which keeps you full and protects muscle in a calorie deficit. Keep the added oil low.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Chicken Drumstick (cooked)?

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Burning roughly 76 kcal takes about 15 minutes of brisk walking or 7 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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