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Turkey drumstick
Calories & nutrition facts
from whole bird, meat only, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 109 kcal —
- Protein 24 g 47%
- Carbohydrate 0.1 g 0%
- Fat 1.5 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.3 g 1%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.1 g —
- Sodium 113 mg 5%
- Cholesterol 57 mg 19%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 6 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.06 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.15 mg 11%
- Niacin (B3) 9.9 mg 62%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.78 mg 16%
- Vitamin B6 0.81 mg 48%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.63 µg 26%
- Choline 65.5 mg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 0.73 mg 4%
- Magnesium 28 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 201 mg 16%
- Potassium 242 mg 5%
- Zinc 1.3 mg 12%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 22.7 µg 41%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 109 | 24 g | 0.1 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 123 | 27 g | 0.2 g | 1.7 g |
| 1 × drumstick | 337 g | 367 | 80 g | 0.5 g | 5 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 246 | 54 g | 0.3 g | 3.3 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 62 | 13 g | 0.1 g | 0.8 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 370 | 80 g | 0.5 g | 5 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 493 | 107 g | 0.6 g | 6.7 g |
Similar foods
- Smoked turkey drumstickcooked, with skin, bone removed200 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey drumstick with skinretail parts, meat, raw141 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey drumstick meatretail parts, raw118 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey legtom, meat only, raw127 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey thighfrom whole bird, meat only, raw108 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken drumstickbroilers or fryers, meat and skin, raw161 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken drumstick meatbroiler, meat, raw116 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Turkey drumstick
How long should you roast a turkey drumstick?
Roast it at 180°C (160°C fan) for about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, depending on its size. It is ready when the thickest part reaches 75°C on a meat thermometer; avoid touching the bone with the probe.
How do you keep a turkey drumstick tender in the oven?
Rub it with oil and seasoning, then roast it covered with foil for most of the cooking time; uncover it for the last 20–30 minutes to brown the skin. For especially tender meat, braise it slowly in stock with onions and herbs until it pulls easily from the bone.
How should you store a raw or cooked turkey drumstick?
Keep a raw drumstick covered on the bottom shelf of the fridge and cook it by its use-by date. Refrigerate cooked meat within two hours, use it within two days, or freeze it; remove it from the bone first if you want it to cool and thaw more quickly.
What can you serve with a turkey drumstick?
Roast potatoes, carrots and parsnips make a classic roast dinner; braised drumstick also works well with butter beans, lentils or creamy polenta. Save the bones for stock after removing all the meat.
Can you use a turkey drumstick instead of a chicken drumstick?
Yes, but a turkey drumstick is usually much larger, so allow considerably longer to cook it and check the thickest part reaches 75°C. Chicken drumstick has 116 kcal and 19.4 g protein per 100 g, compared with 109 kcal and 24 g protein in turkey drumstick.
Is turkey drumstick meat darker than turkey breast?
Yes. Drumsticks are worked muscles, so their meat is darker and has a more robust flavour than breast; it also stays succulent during slow cooking. The meat is best pulled or carved away from the bone before serving.
What nutrients stand out in turkey drumstick?
It is high in protein and selenium: a 100 g portion provides 24 g protein and 22.7 µg selenium.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171136 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
