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Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick Calories & Nutrition

World Famous Chicken · KFC Menu Item

Item Overview

Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick is a world famous chicken option on the KFC menu with 130 calories, 12g protein, 4g carbs, and 8g fat per listed serving.

Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and moderate-sodium choice. It delivers around 9.2g protein per 100 calories.

Calories per serving

130kcal

7% of 2,000 kcal daily goal

Low calorie

Macronutrient breakdown

  • Protein12g35%
  • Fat8g53%
  • Carbs4g12%

Protein

12g

24% DV

Total Fat

8g

10% DV

Carbohydrates

4g

1% DV

Full Nutrition Facts

% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Calories130 kcal7% DV
Total Fat8 g10% DV
Saturated Fat1.5 g8% DV
Total Carbohydrates4 g1% DV
Dietary Fiber1 g4% DV
Sugars0 g
Protein12 g24% DV
Sodium430 mg19% DV

How It Compares

Compared with Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Whole Wing, Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick has about 0% more calories. Protein is 12g vs 10g, and carbs are 4g vs 3g.

Best choice if you are trying to keep meal calories lower.

Ingredient And Allergen Note

Ingredient composition and allergens can vary by restaurant and customization choices. Use this nutrition page as planning guidance, then confirm allergens and preparation details at checkout.

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Lower Calorie Alternatives

Chicken On The Bone - Spicy Crispy: Spicy Crispy Chicken Whole Wing (120 cal)Chicken On The Bone - Kentucky Grilled® Chicken: Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Drumstick (80 cal)Chicken On The Bone - Kentucky Grilled® Chicken: Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Whole Wing (70 cal)

Higher Calorie Alternatives

Chicken On The Bone - Kentucky Grilled® Chicken: Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Thigh (150 cal)Chicken On The Bone - Extra Crispy™: Extra Crispy™ Chicken Drumstick (170 cal)Chicken On The Bone - Extra Crispy™: Extra Crispy™ Chicken Whole Wing (170 cal)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick?

Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick contains about 130 calories per listed serving.

Is Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick high in protein?

Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick provides 12g of protein and around 9.2g protein per 100 calories.

Is Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick a lighter KFC option?

Compared with many KFC items, Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick is on the lighter side for calories.