KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, breaded) nutrition facts
Per 1 drumstick, with skin · 75 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g37% of calories
- Carbs4g9% of calories
- Fat11g54% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, breaded) (1 drumstick, with skin, 75 g) has 179 calories, with 17 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (54% of calories). It is high in protein (33% DV), niacin (23% DV) and phosphorus (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 20% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein33%
- Niacin23%
- Phosphorus23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Vitamin B613%
- Vitamin B1217%
- Zinc13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium20%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 drumstick, with skin (75 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 17% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 158 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Fried chicken drumstick (Popeyes, mild, breaded)293
- KFC fried chicken drumstick (extra crispy, breaded)274
- Chicken drumstick (fried, fast food, breaded)267
- Jollibee Chickenjoy Drumstick259
- KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, breaded)239
- KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, meat only)175
- KFC fried chicken drumstick (extra crispy, meat only)170
Similar foods
222 calKFC fried chicken drumstick (extra crispy, breaded)1 drumstick, with skin+43 cal
223 calFried chicken drumstick (Popeyes, mild, breaded)1 drumstick, with skin+44 cal
220 calJollibee Chickenjoy Drumstick3 oz+41 cal- 200 cal
Chicken drumstick (fried, fast food, breaded)1 drumstick, with skin+21 cal - 🍗70 calKFC fried chicken drumstick (extra crispy, meat only)1 drumstick, bone and skin removed−109 cal
- 🍗70 calKFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, meat only)1 drumstick, bone and skin removed−109 cal
Burning 179 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 34minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 22minCycling (moderate)
- 15minRunning (6 mph)
- 25minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, breaded)?
One serving of KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, breaded) (1 drumstick, with skin) has 179 calories, which works out to 239 calories per 100 g. That is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, breaded) high in protein?
Yes. It has 17 g of protein per serving, and 37% of its calories come from protein (9.3 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, breaded) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 9% of calories.
How much sodium is in KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, breaded)?
469 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
