Meat protein quality is top-tier. DIAAS above 100 (Bailey et al., J Nutr 2020). Per 100 g chicken: 161 kcal, 18.1 g protein, 9.4 g fat. Poultry protein quality is similarly high — lean chicken delivers efficient amino acids.
How should I track Chicken, drumstick, raw?
Chicken, drumstick, raw is a good source of protein. The simplest way to track Chicken, drumstick, raw accurately is to weigh it raw, before cooking. According to USDA cooking yield data, meat loses 20–30% of its weight during cooking as moisture evaporates — so 150 g raw becomes roughly 105–120 g cooked. If you log the cooked weight using raw nutrition values, you will undercount your protein and calories. A kitchen scale takes the guesswork out of it. Quick tip: cook a batch, weigh it before and after, and you will know your personal shrink ratio for next time.
