Popeyes Homestyle Mac & Cheese (Regular): 280 calories
- 11gProtein
- 16gCarbs
- 20gFat
- 510mgSodium
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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 Homestyle Mac & Cheese calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 280 | 11g | 16g | 20g | 510mg | 10g | 3g | 0g | 14% |
| Large | 850 | 33g | 48g | 63g | 1,540mg | 36g | 9g | 1g | 43% |
The Popeyes Homestyle Mac & Cheese (Regular) is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day and 22% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Homestyle Mac & Cheese ranks
- The Homestyle Mac & Cheese (Regular) is the 7th highest in calories of the 15 items in the Popeyes “Signature Sides” menu, and 3rd for protein per calorie.
- Across the 85 items of the same kind we track at 14 chains, it is the 34th highest in calories; their average is 341 calories.
How to make a Popeyes order lighter
- Order the Cajun Gravy (Regular) instead: 120 fewer calories, 10g protein.
- Order the Cajun Rice (Regular) instead: 50 fewer calories, 9g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Popeyes Homestyle Mac & Cheese (Regular) takes about 63 minutes of brisk walking, 29 minutes of running (5 mph) or 29 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie sides at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Wendy's Baked Potato (Plain): 270 calories, 7g protein
- Panera Bread French Baguette (1/4 baguette): 290 calories, 9g protein
- KFC Potato Wedges: 320 calories, 5g protein
- Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes: 240 calories, 3g protein
- Panda Express Vegetable Spring Rolls (2 rolls): 240 calories, 4g protein
Questions people ask
The Popeyes Homestyle Mac & Cheese (Regular) has 280 calories, with 11g of protein, 16g of carbs and 20g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
Regular: 280; Large: 850 calories.
The Cajun Gravy (Regular) has 160 calories, 120 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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