How many calories?

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LMcG20
LMcG20 Posts: 37 Member
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Hi

I'm just wondering if there is anybody on here that can tell me how many calories this would be around. I bought a kilo of chicken drumsticks (10 pack so ~100g each) and for each one with skin they are down as approx 197 cals. How many calories do you think they would be without skin? Ideally I should have weighed them without the skin but I forgot and binned everything!

Thanks!

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  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,754 Member
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    I Googled and a couple of websites state approximately 75 calories.
  • MidlifeCrisisFitness
    MidlifeCrisisFitness Posts: 1,106 Member
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    Hello LMcG... lol KMcG here.

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    NUTRITION
    How Much Protein in Chicken? Breast, Thigh and More
    Written by Ryan Raman, MS, RD on November 23, 2017
    Chicken is one of the most commonly consumed meats worldwide.

    It is especially popular among fitness enthusiasts because it is a great source of protein.

    High-protein foods can help you reach your health and fitness goals, such as building muscle, maintaining muscle and losing fat (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source).

    However, chicken comes in a variety of cuts, including breasts, thighs, wings and drumsticks. Each cut contains a different amount of protein, fat and calories, so each works best for different purposes.

    This article explores how much protein is in different cuts of chicken, including breasts, thighs, wings and drumsticks.


    Chicken Breast: 54 Grams of Protein
    Chicken breast is one of the most popular cuts of chicken.

    A skinless, cooked chicken breast (172 grams) contains 54 grams of protein. This is equal to 31 grams of protein per 100 grams (3).

    A chicken breast also has 284 calories, or 165 calories per 100 grams. 80% of the calories comes from protein, while 20% comes from fat (3).

    Chicken breast is especially popular among bodybuilders and those who want to lose weight. Its high protein and low calorie contents mean you can eat more chicken without worrying about consuming too many calories.

    SUMMARY
    One chicken breast contains about 54 grams of protein, or 31 grams of protein per 100 grams. 80% of the calories from chicken breast comes from protein, while 20% comes from fat.
    Chicken Thigh: 13.5 Grams of Protein
    Chicken thigh is another popular cut of meat that is slightly cheaper than chicken breast.

    One skinless, boneless, cooked chicken thigh (52 grams) contains 13.5 grams of protein. This is equal to 26 grams of protein per 100 grams (4).

    Chicken thighs also have 109 calories per thigh, or 209 calories per 100 grams. 53% of the calories comes from protein, while 47% comes from fat (4).

    Interestingly, chicken thighs have a slightly darker color than chicken breast. This is because the chicken's legs are more active and contain more myoglobin. This molecule helps provide active muscles with oxygen and also makes them redder (5Trusted Source).

    Some people find that the darkness of chicken thighs gives them a more succulent taste.

    SUMMARY
    One chicken thigh contains 13.5 grams of protein, or 26 grams of protein per 100 grams. 53% of the calories in chicken thighs comes from protein, while 47% comes from fat.

    Chicken Drumstick: 12.4 Grams of Protein
    The chicken leg has two parts — the thigh and the drumstick. The drumstick is the lower part of the chicken leg, also known as the calf.

    One chicken drumstick without the skin or bones (44 grams) contains 12.4 grams of protein. This is equal to 28.3 grams of protein per 100 grams.

    Chicken drumsticks also have 76 calories per drumstick, or 172 calories per 100 grams. 70% of the calories comes from protein, while 30% comes from fat (6).

    Most people eat a drumstick with the skin on. A chicken drumstick with the skin on has 112 calories, with 53% of the calories coming from protein and 47% coming from fat (7).
  • LMcG20
    LMcG20 Posts: 37 Member
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    L1zardQueen wrote: »
    I Googled and a couple of websites state approximately 75 calories.

    Thanks! :) I saw that too, but I didn't know if it could be right that the skin for each one would account for around 120 of the calories. Just shows how much I used to underestimate how many calories things were!
  • LMcG20
    LMcG20 Posts: 37 Member
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    KHMcG wrote: »
    Hello LMcG... lol KMcG here.

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    NUTRITION
    How Much Protein in Chicken? Breast, Thigh and More
    Written by Ryan Raman, MS, RD on November 23, 2017
    Chicken is one of the most commonly consumed meats worldwide.

    It is especially popular among fitness enthusiasts because it is a great source of protein.

    High-protein foods can help you reach your health and fitness goals, such as building muscle, maintaining muscle and losing fat (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source).

    However, chicken comes in a variety of cuts, including breasts, thighs, wings and drumsticks. Each cut contains a different amount of protein, fat and calories, so each works best for different purposes.

    This article explores how much protein is in different cuts of chicken, including breasts, thighs, wings and drumsticks.


    Chicken Breast: 54 Grams of Protein
    Chicken breast is one of the most popular cuts of chicken.

    A skinless, cooked chicken breast (172 grams) contains 54 grams of protein. This is equal to 31 grams of protein per 100 grams (3).

    A chicken breast also has 284 calories, or 165 calories per 100 grams. 80% of the calories comes from protein, while 20% comes from fat (3).

    Chicken breast is especially popular among bodybuilders and those who want to lose weight. Its high protein and low calorie contents mean you can eat more chicken without worrying about consuming too many calories.

    SUMMARY
    One chicken breast contains about 54 grams of protein, or 31 grams of protein per 100 grams. 80% of the calories from chicken breast comes from protein, while 20% comes from fat.
    Chicken Thigh: 13.5 Grams of Protein
    Chicken thigh is another popular cut of meat that is slightly cheaper than chicken breast.

    One skinless, boneless, cooked chicken thigh (52 grams) contains 13.5 grams of protein. This is equal to 26 grams of protein per 100 grams (4).

    Chicken thighs also have 109 calories per thigh, or 209 calories per 100 grams. 53% of the calories comes from protein, while 47% comes from fat (4).

    Interestingly, chicken thighs have a slightly darker color than chicken breast. This is because the chicken's legs are more active and contain more myoglobin. This molecule helps provide active muscles with oxygen and also makes them redder (5Trusted Source).

    Some people find that the darkness of chicken thighs gives them a more succulent taste.

    SUMMARY
    One chicken thigh contains 13.5 grams of protein, or 26 grams of protein per 100 grams. 53% of the calories in chicken thighs comes from protein, while 47% comes from fat.

    Chicken Drumstick: 12.4 Grams of Protein
    The chicken leg has two parts — the thigh and the drumstick. The drumstick is the lower part of the chicken leg, also known as the calf.

    One chicken drumstick without the skin or bones (44 grams) contains 12.4 grams of protein. This is equal to 28.3 grams of protein per 100 grams.

    Chicken drumsticks also have 76 calories per drumstick, or 172 calories per 100 grams. 70% of the calories comes from protein, while 30% comes from fat (6).

    Most people eat a drumstick with the skin on. A chicken drumstick with the skin on has 112 calories, with 53% of the calories coming from protein and 47% coming from fat (7).

    Great! Thank you :)

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