Popeyes Chicken Leg (Classic or Spicy): 200 calories
- 15gProtein
- 9gCarbs
- 12gFat
- 540mgSodium
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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 Leg nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Leg (Classic or Spicy) | 200 | 15g | 9g | 12g | 540mg | 6g | 0g | 1g | 10% |
The Popeyes Chicken Leg (Classic or Spicy) is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day and 23% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Chicken Leg ranks
- The Chicken Leg (Classic or Spicy) is the lightest of the 4 items in the Popeyes “Signature Chicken (Classic or Spicy, per piece)” menu, and 2nd for protein per calorie.
- Across the 15 items of the same kind we track at 2 chains, it is the 6th lightest; their average is 289 calories.
How to make a Popeyes order lighter
- “Bayou Buffalo Sauce” adds 50 calories.
- “BoldBQ Sauce” adds 60 calories.
- “Blackened Ranch Sauce” adds 110 calories.
- “Buttermilk Ranch Sauce” adds 130 calories.
- “Mardi Gras Mustard Sauce” adds 90 calories.
- “Sweet Heat Sauce” adds 70 calories.
- “Wild Honey Mustard Sauce” adds 110 calories.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Popeyes Chicken Leg (Classic or Spicy) takes about 45 minutes of brisk walking, 21 minutes of running (5 mph) or 21 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie chicken pieces at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast: 210 calories, 38g protein
Questions people ask
The Popeyes Chicken Leg (Classic or Spicy) has 200 calories, with 15g of protein, 9g of carbs and 12g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
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