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Kentucky Grilled Chicken Drumstick
KFC

Kentucky Grilled Chicken Drumstick

Grilled. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

80
Calories
11g
Protein
0g
Carbs
220mg
Sodium
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That would make a full meal
112

7 × 80 cal = 560 cal

Here's what 7 of these means for your daily nutrition

67%
Sodium1540mg
35%
Sat Fat7g
0%
Sugar0g

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

Nutrition Facts
Calories
80

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
4g5%
Saturated Fat
1g5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
55mg18%
Sodium
220mg10%
Total Carbohydrates
0g0%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
11g22%

* 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
B
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
275.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.3 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
80 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
13.8 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 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 Kentucky Grilled Chicken Drumstick healthy?

The KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Drumstick earns a Nom Score of B (68/100). Grilled. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Drumstick?

The KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Drumstick has 80 calories, with 11g protein, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, and 220mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Drumstick?

It scores B — good. 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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