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Popeyes Calories & Nutrition (54 items)

See the lowest-calorie and highest-protein items at Popeyes, with calories, protein, carbs and fat for every item we track. Plan an order that fits your calorie goal, then let MinMax build the best one at the Popeyes nearest you.

Source: healthyfastfood.org (third-party host) · Data refreshed

As of September 2026, 34 of the 54 Popeyes items we track come in under 500 calories.

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Lowest-calorie Popeyes items

Meal-sized items only (at least 150 calories or 10 g protein) — garnishes and drinks are left out.

Lowest-calorie items at Popeyes
ItemCaloriesProtein
Bonafide Mild Chicken Leg16014g
Bonafide Spicy Chicken Leg17013g
Chicken Blackened Tenders (3 Pcs)17026g
Corn On The Cob1906g
Bonafide Mild Chicken Wing21013g
Bonafide Spicy Chicken Wing21013g
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya22010g
Biscuit2604g
Bonafide Spicy Chicken Thigh26014g
Bonafide Mild Chicken Thigh28014g
Mississippi Mud Pie2803g
Chicken Spicy Tenders (3 Pcs)31028g
Mardi Gras Cheesecake3104g
Loaded Chicken Wrap31014g
Strawberry Cheesecake Cup3184g

Highest-protein Popeyes items under 700 calories

Best picks when you're chasing a protein target without spending the whole day's budget.

Highest-protein items at Popeyes (700 calories or less)
ItemCaloriesProtein
Bonafide Mild Chicken Breast44035g
Chicken Nuggets (12 Piece)57234g
Bonafide Spicy Chicken Breast42033g
Chicken Po' Boy66031g
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich63429g
Chicken Spicy Tenders (3 Pcs)31028g
Chicken Sandwich69928g
Hottie Chicken Sandwich53428g
Spicy Chicken Sandwich70028g
Chicken Mild Tenders (3pcs)34027g
Chicken Blackened Tenders (3 Pcs)17026g
Blackened Bbq Chicken Po' Boy34024g
Red Beans & Rice (Large)69021g
Catfish Fillet46021g
Egg & Sausage Biscuit69020g

Best protein per calorie at Popeyes

The most "protein-dense" choices — the most grams of protein for each 100 calories.

Best protein per 100 calories at Popeyes
ItemCaloriesProteinProtein / 100 cal
Chicken Blackened Tenders (3 Pcs)17026g15.3g
Chicken Spicy Tenders (3 Pcs)31028g9.0g
Bonafide Mild Chicken Leg16014g8.8g
Bonafide Mild Chicken Breast44035g8.0g
Chicken Mild Tenders (3pcs)34027g7.9g
Bonafide Spicy Chicken Breast42033g7.9g
Bonafide Spicy Chicken Leg17013g7.6g
Blackened Bbq Chicken Po' Boy34024g7.1g
Bonafide Mild Chicken Wing21013g6.2g
Bonafide Spicy Chicken Wing21013g6.2g
Chicken Nuggets (12 Piece)57234g5.9g
Bonafide Spicy Chicken Thigh26014g5.4g

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Full Popeyes nutrition (lowest calories first)

Calories and macros for all 54 Popeyes items we track. Also available as JSON.

Popeyes calories and macros
ItemCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Baguette903g18g2g
Cheddar Cheese Tortilla1403g21g5g
Bonafide Mild Chicken Leg16014g5g9g
Bonafide Spicy Chicken Leg17013g5g10g
Chicken Blackened Tenders (3 Pcs)17026g2g2g
Corn On The Cob1906g37g2g
Bonafide Mild Chicken Wing21013g8g14g
Bonafide Spicy Chicken Wing21013g8g14g
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya22010g20g11g
Biscuit2604g26g15g
Bonafide Spicy Chicken Thigh26014g8g18g
Bonafide Mild Chicken Thigh28014g7g21g
Mississippi Mud Pie2803g51g7g
Chicken Spicy Tenders (3 Pcs)31028g16g15g
Mardi Gras Cheesecake3104g32g19g
Loaded Chicken Wrap31014g33g13g
Strawberry Cheesecake Cup3184g28g21g
Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie3203g40g6g
Mashed Potatoes (Large)3309g54g12g
Chicken Mild Tenders (3pcs)34027g26g14g
Blackened Bbq Chicken Po' Boy34024g49g7g
Hot Sweet Potato Pie3504g41g19g
Hashbrowns3603g41g20g
Grits3705g80g5g
Chocolate Chip Cookies (3 Cookies)3804g58g16g
Cajun Fish Filet38016g37g19g
Popcorn Shrimp39014g28g25g
Bacon Biscuit4008g37g25g
Sliced Pecan Pie4104g52g21g
Bonafide Spicy Chicken Breast42033g13g27g
Butterfly Shrimp42016g34g25g
Bonafide Mild Chicken Breast44035g16g27g
Catfish Fillet46021g27g29g
Chicken Biscuit49017g47g26g
Egg Biscuit51013g41g29g
Sausage & Gravy Biscuit51010g42g33g
Hottie Chicken Sandwich53428g59g20g
Sausage Biscuit54013g41g36g
Onion Rings (12 Piece)5606g50g38g
Chicken Nuggets (12 Piece)57234g28g36g
Blackberry Cheese Cake Fried Pie6054g35g49g
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich63429g50g35g
Cole Slaw (Large)6604g58g46g
Chicken Po' Boy66031g61g34g
Egg & Sausage Biscuit69020g43g45g
Red Beans & Rice (Large)69021g69g42g
Chicken Sandwich69928g50g42g
Spicy Chicken Sandwich70028g50g42g
Chocolate Beignets (6 Piece)73214g78g40g
Cajun Fries (Large)77010g89g41g
Flounder Fish Sandwich (Classic)81325g67g51g
Wild Berry Beignets (6 Piece)86411g129g34g
Homestyle Mac & Cheese (Large)90033g46g65g
Chicken Livers1,19054g65g80g

Popeyes nutrition FAQ

What is the lowest-calorie item at Popeyes?
The lowest-calorie meal-sized item at Popeyes is the Bonafide Mild Chicken Leg at about 160 calories with 14g protein.
What is the highest-protein option at Popeyes under 700 calories?
Bonafide Mild Chicken Breast leads with roughly 35g of protein for about 440 calories.
What's the most protein-efficient Popeyes order?
Chicken Blackened Tenders (3 Pcs) delivers the most protein per calorie — about 26g protein for 170 calories.
How many Popeyes items are under 500 calories?
34 of the 54 Popeyes menu items we track come in at 500 calories or less.
Where do these Popeyes numbers come from?
From healthyfastfood.org (third-party host), last refreshed September 14, 2026. The chain's own document could not be read from its site, so figures are as published in a copy of its nutrition guide hosted by a third party; see the methodology page for how rows are checked.

Source: healthyfastfood.org (third-party host) · Data refreshed . Figures are estimates and may change — verify with Popeyes. Read how we gather and check this data.

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