KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed vs Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed 174 kcal Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw 322 kcal
Calories
174 kcal 322 kcal
Protein
26.3 g 16.3 g
Carbs
0.1 g 0.0 g
Fiber
~ 0.0 g
Fat
7.7 g 27.9 g
Sodium
524 mg 54 mg

Key takeaways

  • KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed has 46% fewer calories (174 kcal vs 322 kcal).
  • KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed has more protein (26.3 g vs 16.3 g).
  • Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw has more carbs (0.0 g vs 0.1 g).
  • KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed has more fat (7.7 g vs 27.9 g).
  • Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw has more sodium (54 mg vs 524 mg).
MacronutrientsKENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removedBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Calories 174 kcal 322 kcal
Protein 26.3 g 16.3 g
Total Fat 7.7 g 27.9 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.1 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 0.0 g
Water 63.8 g 53.9 g
CarbohydratesKENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removedBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Total Carbohydrate 0.1 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsKENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removedBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Total Fat 7.7 g 27.9 g
Saturated Fat 1.8 g 11.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8 g 12.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g 1.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 83.0 mg 340.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 1,721.0 mg 640.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsKENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removedBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Protein 26.3 g 16.3 g
Histidine 627.0 mg 559.0 mg
Isoleucine 772.0 mg 734.0 mg
Leucine 1,604.0 mg 1,291.0 mg
Lysine 1,141.0 mg 1,359.0 mg
Methionine 381.0 mg 418.0 mg
Phenylalanine 1,006.0 mg 638.0 mg
Threonine 868.0 mg 714.0 mg
Tryptophan 201.0 mg 183.0 mg
Valine 958.0 mg 795.0 mg
Alanine 1,498.0 mg 985.0 mg
Arginine 1,487.0 mg 1,032.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 1,787.0 mg 1,492.0 mg
Cystine 305.0 mg 183.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 6,150.0 mg 2,454.0 mg
Glycine 2,211.0 mg 891.0 mg
Proline 2,111.0 mg 721.0 mg
Serine 1,025.0 mg 625.0 mg
Tyrosine 805.0 mg 549.0 mg
VitaminsKENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removedBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Vitamin C ~ 0.0 mg
Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.3 mg 0.1 mg
Niacin (B3) 5.3 mg 2.8 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 0.3 mg
Folate (B9) ~ 5.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mcg 2.8 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 1.3 mg 0.3 mg
Choline ~ 68.2 mg
Betaine ~ 10.0 mg
MineralsKENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removedBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Calcium 16.0 mg 9.0 mg
Iron 1.0 mg 1.7 mg
Magnesium 23.0 mg 16.0 mg
Phosphorus 223.0 mg 154.0 mg
Potassium 273.0 mg 267.0 mg
Sodium 524.0 mg 54.0 mg
Zinc 2.5 mg 3.7 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Manganese 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Selenium 30.9 mcg 16.3 mcg
SterolsKENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removedBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Cholesterol 137.0 mg 71.0 mg
OtherKENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removedBeef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
Ash 2.2 g 0.8 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed or Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw?

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed has fewer calories: 174 kcal for KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed vs 322 kcal for Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed or Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw?

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed has more protein: 26.3 g for KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed vs 16.3 g for Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw per 100 g.

Is KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed or Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw healthier?

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed is lower in calories, and KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.