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Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick
KFC

Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick

Deep fried. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

170
Calories
10g
Protein
5g
Carbs
390mg
Sodium
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16

3 × 170 cal = 510 cal

Here's what 3 of these means for your daily nutrition

51%
Sodium1170mg
30%
Sat Fat6g
0%
Sugar0g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
12g15%
Saturated Fat
2g10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg17%
Sodium
390mg17%
Total Carbohydrates
5g2%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
10g20%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown
NomScore
C
Score capped — deep-fried preparation
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
229.4 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.2 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
170 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
5.9 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).
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Frequently asked questions

Is the KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick healthy?

The KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick earns a Nom Score of C (60/100). Deep fried. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick?

The KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick has 170 calories, with 10g protein, 5g carbs, 0g sugar, and 390mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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