How many carbs are in chicken drumstick, fried?
1 small drumstick of chicken drumstick, fried contains about 3.9g of carbohydrate, 3.8g net carbs after subtracting 0.1g of fiber, 12.4g of protein, and 157 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, cooked (28.4g) | 1.7g | 0.1g | 1.6g |
| 1 small drumstick (65g) | 3.9g | 0.1g | 3.8g |
| 1 medium drumstick (85g) | 5.1g | 0.2g | 4.9g |
| 1 large drumstick (110g) | 6.6g | 0.2g | 6.4g |
| 1 cup, cooked, diced (135g) | 8.1g | 0.3g | 7.8g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 6g | 0.2g | 5.8g |
Net carbs in chicken drumstick, fried
1 small drumstick of chicken drumstick, fried contains 3.8g of net carbs — total carbs (3.9g) minus dietary fiber (0.1g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for chicken drumstick, fried (per 100g)
- Calories: 241 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 6g
- Dietary fiber: 0.2g
- Sugars: 0.1g
- Protein: 19.1g
- Fat: 15.1g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341424). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in chicken drumstick, fried?
1 small drumstick of chicken drumstick, fried contains about 3.9g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 3.8g.
How many net carbs are in chicken drumstick, fried?
Net carbs in 1 small drumstick of chicken drumstick, fried are about 3.8g — that is total carbs (3.9g) minus dietary fiber (0.1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is chicken drumstick, fried good for diabetics?
Chicken drumstick, fried contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is chicken drumstick, fried keto-friendly?
Whether chicken drumstick, fried fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 small drumstick) provides about 3.8g of net carbs.