Meat and poultry
Chicken drumstick calories and nutrition
A roasted skinless chicken drumstick (96 g) has 149 calories, with 23 g of protein, 0 g of carbs and 5.5 g of fat. That is 155 calories per 100 g.
Roasted skinless chicken drumstick, edible meat only. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, cooked, roasted”. The portion includes edible roasted drumstick meat without skin or bone. Skin, breading, frying and sauces change the totals.
Serving size
1 roasted skinless drumstick · 96 g
149 calories
- Protein
- 23 g65% of calories · 47% DV
- Carbs
- 0 g0% of calories · 0% DV
- Fat
- 5.5 g35% of calories · 7% DV
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0 g
- Saturated fat
- 1.4 g
- Sodium
- 123 mg
Calories in chicken drumstick by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 roasted skinless drumstick96 g | 149 | 23 g | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| ½ serving48 g | 74 | 12 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| 2 servings192 g | 298 | 47 g | 0 g | 11 g |
| 100 g100 g | 155 | 24 g | 0 g | 5.7 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Chicken drumstick nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 155 calories: 65% from protein, 0% from carbs and 35% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 roasted skinless drumstick · 96 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 | 149 | – |
| Total fat | 5.7 g | 5.5 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 125 mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 128 mg | 123 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | – |
| Protein | 24 g | 23 g | 47% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 246 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 6.0 µg | 5.8 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 roasted skinless drumstick), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So a roasted skinless chicken drumstick (149 calories) takes about 47 minutes of walking, roughly 5,300 steps.
Compare calories by serving
A roasted skinless chicken drumstick has 149 calories, 31 fewer calories than a raw boneless, skinless chicken thigh (180 calories). The portions weigh 96 g and 149 g, respectively.
Related foods to explore
- Rotisserie chicken156 calories in a 3 oz serving of rotisserie chicken breast with skin184 per 100 g
Chicken drumstick questions
How much protein is in a roasted skinless chicken drumstick?
A roasted skinless chicken drumstick (96 g) has 23 g of protein, 47% of the 50 g Daily Value. That is 24 g per 100 g.
How much fiber is in a roasted skinless chicken drumstick?
A roasted skinless chicken drumstick (96 g) has 0 g of fiber, 0% of the 28 g Daily Value. That is 0 g per 100 g.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, cooked, roasted (FDC ID 172376, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
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