Calories in
chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution
386 kcal per 100 g Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution contains 386 calories per 100 grams, or about 436 calories per 4 oz. Per 100 g it provides 11.1 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 37.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 12% protein, 88% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 436 | 12.6 g | 0.0 g | 42.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 4 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 4 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 386 kcal | 436 kcal |
| Protein | 11.1 g | 12.6 g |
| Total fat | 37.9 g | 42.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.6 g | 11.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 139.0 mg | 157.1 mg |
| Potassium | 101.0 mg | 114.1 mg |
| Calcium | 7.0 mg | 7.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 56.0 µg | 63.3 µg |
| Cholesterol | 113.0 mg | 127.7 mg |
| Water | 50.4 g | 56.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174502). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution compares
Among the 95 poultry products items on this site, chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution ranks 5 of 95 by calorie density, against a category average of 179 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 116% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.9 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 4 oz (436 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 89 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution?
Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution contains 386 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 436 calories per 4 oz. It also provides 11.1 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 37.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution?
By calories, chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 12% protein and 88% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 4 oz?
About 89 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within poultry products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), with added solution, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.