How many carbs are in chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs)?
3 oz of chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs) contains about 0g of carbohydrate, 12.4g of protein, and 377 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz (85g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| 1 lb (453g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
Net carbs in chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs)
3 oz of chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs) contains 0g of net carbs — total carbs (0g) minus dietary fiber (0g). 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, skin (drumsticks and thighs) (per 100g)
- Calories: 443 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 0g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 14.6g
- Fat: 42.8g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 172854). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs)?
3 oz of chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs) contains about 0g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 0g.
How many net carbs are in chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs)?
Net carbs in 3 oz of chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs) are about 0g — that is total carbs (0g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs) good for diabetics?
Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs) 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, skin (drumsticks and thighs) keto-friendly?
Whether chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs) fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (3 oz) provides about 0g of net carbs.