Food guide

Chicken Drumstick

Dark-meat drumstick, roasted, meat only: more iron than breast and still a straightforward protein food.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Chicken Drumstick, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of chicken drumstick, roasted for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g roasted, meat only — 155 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Chicken Drumstick
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	155 kcal	155 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	24.2 g	24.2 g	15.6 g
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fat	5.7 g	5.7 g	3.7 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of chicken drumstick, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Chicken Drumstick
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	6 µg	6 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.025 µg	0.025 µg	<1%
Vitamin E	0.18 mg	0.18 mg	1%
Vitamin K	3.5 µg	3.5 µg	3%
Thiamin	0.098 mg	0.098 mg	8%
Riboflavin	0.22 mg	0.22 mg	17%
Niacin	5.6 mg	5.6 mg	35%
Vitamin B6	0.41 mg	0.41 mg	24%
Folate	4 µg	4 µg	1%
Vitamin B12	0.38 µg	0.38 µg	16%
Pantothenic acid	1.1 mg	1.1 mg	22%
Choline	70.3 mg	70.3 mg	13%
Minerals
Calcium	11 mg	11 mg	<1%
Iron	1.1 mg	1.1 mg	6%
Magnesium	22 mg	22 mg	5%
Phosphorus	200 mg	200 mg	16%
Potassium	256 mg	256 mg	5%
Sodium	128 mg	128 mg	6%
Zinc	2.6 mg	2.6 mg	24%
Selenium	28.1 µg	28.1 µg	51%
Copper	0.074 mg	0.074 mg	8%
Manganese	0.014 mg	0.014 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, drumstick, meat only, cooked, roasted

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat chicken drumstick?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
Dark-meat drumstick, roasted, meat only: more iron than breast and still a straightforward protein food.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Lemon, Garlic, Rice.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.