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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
KFC

Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick

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KFC Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick is fat-leaning, with about 53% of macro calories from fat. Each serving has 130 calories, 12g protein, 4g carbs, and 8g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

53 Grams (53g)
Serving Size
53 g
Serving Weight
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130
Calories
Per serving
12 g
Protein
4 g
Carbs
8 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories130 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g10%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g8%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 55 mg18%
Sodium 430 mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 4 g1%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Total Sugars 0 g—
Protein 12 g24%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

130
kcal
Protein12 g (35%)
Carbs4 g (12%)
Fat8 g (53%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density9.2/10

35% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index9.2/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate33 min walk

About 13 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 12 g24%
Fiber 1 g4%
Sodium 430 mg19%
Sugars 0 g—
Saturated Fat 1.5 g8%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein9.2/10 protein density from 12g protein and 130 calories.Yes
Lower carb4g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat8g total fat per serving.No
High sugar0g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium430mg sodium per serving.No
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

Ingredients

Fresh Chicken Marinated With: Salt, Sodium Phosphate and Monosodium Glutamate. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Nonfat Milk Solids, Whey, Egg White Solids, Garlic Powder.

Allergens

Contains

WheatMilkEgg

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Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick has 10 fewer calories than 7UP® (12 fl oz) and 12g more protein. Compare

Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick has 60 fewer calories than 7UP® (16 fl oz) and 12g more protein. Compare

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Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick Compared With Nearby Items

KFC Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick is listed in the Original Recipe Chicken category with 130 calories, 12g protein, 4g carbs, and 8g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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