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KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading

FDC ID: 170745

Fast Foods

At a glance

KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading is a calorie-dense food in the Fast Foods category, providing 239 kcal per 100g. Each 100g supplies 22.3g of protein, 14.2g of fat, 5.4g of carbohydrates. It is an especially good source of selenium (46% of the Daily Value), protein (45% of the Daily Value), cholesterol (39% of the Daily Value). All values are per 100g and based on USDA FoodData Central public-domain data.

Energy

239

kcal

Protein

22.3

g

Total Fat

14.2

g

Total Carbohydrate

5.4

g

Nutrition profile of KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading

KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading provides about 239 kcal per 100g, a fairly high energy density. Nutritionally it is high in protein.

Key nutrients and what they do

  • Selenium 46%is part of antioxidant enzymes that protect cells from oxidation
  • Protein 45%builds and repairs muscle, organs, enzymes and hormones
  • Niacin 31%supports energy metabolism and skin/mucosal health
  • Vitamin B12 23%is essential for red blood cell formation and nerve function

% daily value is per 100g against adult reference intakes.

Who it suits

  • people building muscle or aiming to preserve muscle mass with age

Things to keep in mind

  • !Sodium is high — about 1.6g of salt equivalent per 100g. Watch portions if you are reducing salt.

This overview is general information based on public nutrition data and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Disclaimer

Nutrition by Serving Size

NutrientPer 100g1 oz (28g)
Calories239 kcal68 kcal
Protein22.3 g6.3 g
Fat14.2 g4.0 g
Carbs5.4 g1.5 g

Serving values are converted from the per-100g data (1 oz = 28.35g). Actual portion weights vary.

Daily Value Radar(% of FDA Daily Value)

Nutrient Rankings(top 15 by % Daily Value)

Full Nutrition Facts(per 100g)

NutrientAmount% Daily ValueNotes
Energy239 kcal
12.0%
Water55.60 g
Protein22.30 g
44.6%
Cholesterol117 mg
39.0%
Total Fat14.22 g
18.2%
Total Carbohydrate5.39 g
2.0%
Sodium625 mg
27.2%
Potassium250 mg
5.3%
Calcium29 mg
2.2%
Magnesium23 mg
5.5%
Phosphorus211 mg
16.9%
Iron0.97 mg
5.4%
Zinc1.96 mg
17.8%
Copper0.08 mg
8.9%
Manganese0.14 mg
5.9%
Selenium25.50 μg
46.4%
Retinol22 μg
Thiamin0.04 mg
3.4%
Riboflavin0.21 mg
16.4%
Niacin4.99 mg
31.2%
Vitamin B60.22 mg
13.0%
Vitamin B120.54 μg
22.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading per 100g?

KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading has 239 kcal (calories) per 100g.

What are the macros in KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading?

Per 100g, KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading provides 22.3g protein, 14.2g fat, 5.4g carbohydrates.

Is KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading high in protein?

Yes — KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading provides 22.3g of protein per 100g, which makes it a practical protein source.

What vitamins and minerals does KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading provide?

Per 100g, KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading is a notable source of Selenium (about 46% of the Daily Value), Protein (about 45% of the Daily Value), Cholesterol (about 39% of the Daily Value).

Is KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading high in sodium?

KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading contains 625mg of sodium per 100g. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300mg, so portion size matters if you are watching salt intake.

What is the source of this nutrition data for KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat and skin with breading?

These per-100g values come from USDA FoodData Central (public domain).

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Data Source

This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain).

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain)