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KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, meat only) nutrition facts

Per 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed · 40 g

Calories
70
4%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    11g
    60% of calories
  • Carbs
    0g
    0% of calories
  • Fat
    3.1g
    40% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, meat only) (1 drumstick, bone and skin removed, 40 g) has 70 calories, with 11 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 3.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (60% of calories). It is high in protein (21% DV).

Per 100 g
175cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
15g
Net carbs
0g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Niacin13%
  • Vitamin B1211%
  • Phosphorus13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 drumstick, bone and skin removed (40 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Thiamine0 mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
8%
Niacin2 mg
13%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
8%
Vitamin B120.3 μg
11%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium6 mg
1%
Iron0.4 mg
5%
Potassium109 mg
2%
Magnesium9 mg
2%
Phosphorus89 mg
13%
Zinc1 mg
9%
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

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Burning 70 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 13min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 8min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 6min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 10min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, meat only)?

One serving of KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, meat only) (1 drumstick, bone and skin removed) has 70 calories, which works out to 175 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, meat only) high in protein?

Yes. It has 11 g of protein per serving, and 60% of its calories come from protein (15 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, meat only) keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.

How much sodium is in KFC fried chicken drumstick (original recipe, meat only)?

210 mg per serving.

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