Popeyes is known for Louisiana-style fried chicken, and the calories change a lot with the piece, the side and the sauce. This Popeyes nutrition calculator covers the U.S. menu from Popeyes’ official nutrition guide: chicken by the piece, tenders, wings, sandwiches, wraps, sides, breakfast biscuits, drinks and desserts.
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How to Use This Popeyes Calculator
Add chicken by the piece (breast, thigh, leg or wing; Classic and Spicy have the same values in Popeyes’ guide), or pick tenders, wings, a sandwich or a wrap. Sides come in Regular and Large. Dipping sauces are add-ons on chicken, tenders and shrimp, so every sauce cup is counted in your total.
Popeyes Nutrition Facts, by Category
Popeyes Signature Chicken (Classic or Spicy, per piece)
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (Classic or Spicy) | 620 cal | 52 g | 17 g | 30 g | 1,780 mg | 16g | 1g | 2g |
| Chicken Thigh (Classic or Spicy) | 490 cal | 25 g | 18 g | 34 g | 1,120 mg | 15g | 0g | 1g |
| Chicken Leg (Classic or Spicy) | 200 cal | 15 g | 9 g | 12 g | 540 mg | 6g | 0g | 1g |
| Chicken Wing (Classic or Spicy) | 220 cal | 14 g | 11 g | 15 g | 630 mg | 6g | 0g | 1g |
Popeyes Tenders, Wings & Shrimp
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders Classic or Spicy (3 pc) | 390 cal | 35 g | 25 g | 19 g | 1,700 mg | 9g | 0g | 1g |
| Chicken Tenders Classic or Spicy (5 pc) | 650 cal | 58 g | 41 g | 32 g | 2,840 mg | 15g | 1g | 2g |
| Blackened Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 170 cal | 28 g | 2 g | 6 g | 860 mg | 2g | 0g | 1g |
| Blackened Chicken Tenders (5 pc) | 280 cal | 47 g | 4 g | 9 g | 1,430 mg | 4g | 0g | 1g |
| Classic Bone-In Wings (6 pc) | 640 cal | 35 g | 40 g | 38 g | 2,430 mg | 15g | 1g | 3g |
| Ghost Pepper Bone-In Wings (6 pc) | 650 cal | 35 g | 42 g | 38 g | 2,930 mg | 15g | 1g | 3g |
| Honey BBQ Bone-In Wings (6 pc) | 850 cal | 36 g | 90 g | 38 g | 3,510 mg | 15g | 48g | 3g |
| Sweet & Spicy Bone-In Wings (6 pc) | 870 cal | 36 g | 96 g | 38 g | 3,810 mg | 15g | 50g | 3g |
| Butterfly Shrimp (8 pc) | 360 cal | 14 g | 30 g | 21 g | 1,140 mg | 9g | 1g | 2g |
Popeyes Sandwiches & Wraps
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | 700 cal | 28 g | 50 g | 42 g | 1,440 mg | 14g | 8g | 2g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 700 cal | 28 g | 50 g | 42 g | 1,470 mg | 14g | 8g | 2g |
| Honey Chicken Biscuit | 730 cal | 23 g | 67 g | 41 g | 1,750 mg | 18g | 15g | 3g |
| Classic Tender Wrap | 480 cal | 19 g | 31 g | 32 g | 1,260 mg | 10g | 2g | 2g |
| Spicy Tender Wrap | 480 cal | 19 g | 32 g | 31 g | 1,320 mg | 10g | 2g | 2g |
| Classic Tender Blackened Ranch Wrap | 430 cal | 19 g | 32 g | 25 g | 1,340 mg | 9g | 3g | 2g |
Popeyes Signature Sides
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cajun Fries (Regular) | 270 cal | 3 g | 31 g | 15 g | 620 mg | 7g | 0g | 3g |
| Cajun Fries (Large) | 740 cal | 9 g | 86 g | 41 g | 1,720 mg | 18g | 1g | 8g |
| Homestyle Mac & Cheese (Regular) | 280 cal | 11 g | 16 g | 20 g | 510 mg | 10g | 3g | 0g |
| Homestyle Mac & Cheese (Large) | 850 cal | 33 g | 48 g | 63 g | 1,540 mg | 36g | 9g | 1g |
| Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy (Regular) | 110 cal | 3 g | 13 g | 6 g | 750 mg | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy (Large) | 310 cal | 7 g | 39 g | 14 g | 2,190 mg | 4g | 2g | 4g |
| Red Beans & Rice (Regular) | 260 cal | 7 g | 29 g | 16 g | 580 mg | 4g | 1g | 6g |
| Red Beans & Rice (Large) | 640 cal | 18 g | 73 g | 40 g | 1,420 mg | 9g | 2g | 13g |
| Coleslaw (Regular) | 160 cal | 1 g | 12 g | 12 g | 210 mg | 2g | 10g | 2g |
| Coleslaw (Large) | 480 cal | 3 g | 37 g | 37 g | 620 mg | 6g | 30g | 6g |
| Cajun Rice (Regular) | 230 cal | 9 g | 27 g | 10 g | 560 mg | 4g | 0g | 1g |
| Cajun Rice (Large) | 780 cal | 31 g | 107 g | 26 g | 1,650 mg | 11g | 1g | 4g |
| Biscuit | 230 cal | 3 g | 24 g | 14 g | 520 mg | 6g | 2g | 1g |
| Cajun Gravy (Regular) | 160 cal | 10 g | 2 g | 12 g | 820 mg | 5g | 1g | 1g |
| Jalapeño | 5 cal | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g | 370 mg | 0g | 1g | 1g |
Popeyes Breakfast (select locations)
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Biscuit | 490 cal | 17 g | 47 g | 26 g | 1,280 mg | 14g | 2g | 1g |
| Sausage Biscuit | 540 cal | 13 g | 41 g | 36 g | 1,100 mg | 18g | 2g | 1g |
| Egg Biscuit | 510 cal | 13 g | 41 g | 29 g | 1,160 mg | 15g | 2g | 1g |
| Egg & Sausage Biscuit | 690 cal | 20 g | 43 g | 45 g | 1,520 mg | 22g | 2g | 1g |
| Bacon Biscuit | 400 cal | 8 g | 37 g | 25 g | 780 mg | 12g | 2g | 3g |
| Sausage & Gravy Biscuit | 510 cal | 10 g | 42 g | 33 g | 1,090 mg | 14g | 3g | 3g |
| Hash Rounds | 360 cal | 3 g | 41 g | 20 g | 450 mg | 9g | 0g | 4g |
| Orange Juice | 140 cal | 2 g | 33 g | 0 g | 20 mg | 0g | 30g | 0g |
| Coffee | 0 cal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 mg | 0g | 0g | 0g |
Popeyes Drinks (Regular)
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola (Regular) | 240 cal | 0 g | 65 g | 0 g | 60 mg | 0g | 65g | 0g |
| Diet Coke (Regular) | 0 cal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 80 mg | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| Sprite (Regular) | 230 cal | 0 g | 61 g | 0 g | 115 mg | 0g | 61g | 0g |
| Fanta Strawberry (Regular) | 260 cal | 0 g | 72 g | 0 g | 140 mg | 0g | 71g | 0g |
| Fanta Orange (Regular) | 250 cal | 0 g | 66 g | 0 g | 65 mg | 0g | 66g | 0g |
| Mountain Dew (Regular) | 280 cal | 0 g | 73 g | 0 g | 85 mg | 0g | 73g | 0g |
| Pepsi (Regular) | 250 cal | 0 g | 69 g | 0 g | 55 mg | 0g | 69g | 0g |
| Diet Pepsi (Regular) | 0 cal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 95 mg | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| Dr Pepper (Regular) | 240 cal | 0 g | 65 g | 0 g | 75 mg | 0g | 64g | 0g |
| Minute Maid Lemonade (Regular) | 270 cal | 0 g | 71 g | 0 g | 190 mg | 0g | 68g | 0g |
| Unsweetened Tea (Regular) | 0 cal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 10 mg | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| Sweet Tea (Regular) | 180 cal | 0 g | 45 g | 0 g | 10 mg | 0g | 45g | 0g |
| Chilled Premium Lemonade (Regular) | 300 cal | 0 g | 79 g | 0 g | 5 mg | 0g | 75g | 0g |
| Frozen Premium Lemonade (Regular) | 430 cal | 0 g | 111 g | 0 g | 5 mg | 0g | 105g | 0g |
Popeyes Desserts & Kids
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Apple Pie | 280 cal | 3 g | 35 g | 14 g | 260 mg | 7g | 14g | 2g |
| Strawberry & Cream Cheese Pie | 300 cal | 4 g | 34 g | 17 g | 290 mg | 9g | 11g | 1g |
| Kids Classic Tender (1 pc) | 130 cal | 12 g | 8 g | 6 g | 570 mg | 3g | 0g | 0g |
| Kids Classic Leg (1 pc) | 190 cal | 12 g | 9 g | 11 g | 350 mg | 4g | 0g | 0g |
Market: United States. Values are per standard serving as named, before customizations. Values are Popeyes' official U.S. nutrition figures (Nutrition Guide, September 2026), checked on October 25, 2026. Chicken pieces are the same for Classic and Spicy. Breakfast is sold only at some locations. Confirm current figures with Popeyes, especially for allergies or medical diets. Data source and review status.
How Many Calories Are in a Popeyes Chicken Sandwich?
The Classic Chicken Sandwich is 700 calories, with 28g of protein, 42g of fat and 1,440mg of sodium. The Spicy Chicken Sandwich has the same calories and 1,470mg of sodium. For a smaller sandwich, a Classic Tender Wrap is 480 calories.
Which Popeyes Chicken Is Lowest in Calories?
Blackened Tenders are not breaded, so they have far fewer calories than the fried tenders: 3 pieces are 170 calories with 28g of protein, against 390 calories for 3 Classic or Spicy Tenders. Among bone-in pieces, a leg is 200 calories and a breast 620 calories with 52g of protein.
Popeyes Sides: Regular or Large?
A Large side is close to three times a Regular. Regular Cajun Fries are 270 calories and Large 740; Regular Homestyle Mac & Cheese is 280 and Large 850. Regular Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy (110 calories) is the lowest-calorie of the main sides, and a Biscuit adds 230 calories.
Frequently Asked Questions About Popeyes Nutrition
A Classic or Spicy chicken breast is 620 calories, with 52g of protein, 30g of fat and 1,780mg of sodium.
Three Classic or Spicy Tenders are 390 calories with 35g of protein. Three Blackened Tenders are 170 calories. Dipping sauces are extra.
Yes. Popeyes lists its bone-in chicken and tenders once for Classic or Spicy. The Classic and Spicy Chicken Sandwiches are both 700 calories; the spicy one has slightly more sodium.
The figures come from Popeyes’ official USA Nutrition Guide (September 2026), linked from popeyes.com, and were checked on October 25, 2026. Breakfast is sold only at some locations. Confirm current figures with Popeyes, especially for allergies or medical diets.
Comparing chicken chains? Try our Chick-fil-A nutrition calculator or KFC calories calculator, see Chick-fil-A vs Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, or browse the full list of calculators.
Popeyes nutrition data source
- Restaurant
- Popeyes
- Market
- United States menu only — values differ in other countries
- Items covered
- 61 menu items and sizes
- Data source
- Official restaurant nutrition information
- Official reference
- Popeyes USA Nutrition Guide (September 2026)
- Verification status
- Verified Every value was checked against the official source.
- Last verified
- Full Nutrition Guide (September 2026) checked October 25, 2026.
- Serving basis
- One standard menu serving as named, standard recipe, no customizations unless listed as an add-on.
- Add-ons
- Dipping sauce add-ons use Popeyes' published per-cup nutrition, so all values are included in totals.
- Allergens
- Popeyes official allergen information. We don’t list allergens ourselves; recipes change and kitchens share equipment, so check the restaurant’s guide and ask staff.
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