Chicken drumsticks
Low GI
GL 1.2 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- High protein content
- Moderate sodium content
Chicken drumsticks has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.2.
Updated Dec 13, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Drumstick (Chicken, raw)
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated | 2.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 5.5 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High protein content
- Contains beneficial spices
- Low glycemic load
- Moderate sodium content
- Contains saturated fat
- Moderate processing level
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Chicken drumsticks?
Chicken drumsticks has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 1.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Chicken drumsticks good for people with insulin resistance?
Chicken drumsticks has a low glycemic index (35), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Drumstick (Chicken, raw) has the lowest glycemic load?
Chicken drumsticks has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Drumstick (Chicken, raw) in this database (1 per 100 g).
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