Popeyes Chicken Biscuit: 490 calories
- 17gProtein
- 47gCarbs
- 26gFat
- 1,280mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from Popeyes USA Nutrition Guide (September 2026), last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ. For allergens, see Popeyes official allergen information.
Popeyes Chicken Biscuit nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Biscuit | 490 | 17g | 47g | 26g | 1,280mg | 14g | 2g | 1g | 25% |
The Popeyes Chicken Biscuit is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day and 56% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Chicken Biscuit ranks
- The Chicken Biscuit is the 5th lightest of the 9 items in the Popeyes “Breakfast (select locations)” menu, and 1st for protein per calorie.
- Across the 144 items of the same kind we track at 9 chains, it is the 51st highest in calories; their average is 436 calories.
How to make a Popeyes order lighter
- Order the Bacon Biscuit instead: 90 fewer calories, 8g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Popeyes Chicken Biscuit takes about 111 minutes of brisk walking, 51 minutes of running (5 mph) or 51 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie breakfast items at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Chick-fil-A Sausage Egg & Cheese Muffin: 490 calories, 23g protein
- McDonald's Sausage McMuffin with Egg: 480 calories, 20g protein
- Dunkin' Grilled Cheese: 480 calories, 21g protein
- Taco Bell Breakfast Quesadilla (Bacon): 500 calories, 25g protein
- Panera Bread Bacon Egg & Cheese on Croissant: 480 calories, 22g protein
Questions people ask
The Popeyes Chicken Biscuit has 490 calories, with 17g of protein, 47g of carbs and 26g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Bacon Biscuit has 400 calories, 90 fewer, but less protein (8g vs 17g).
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