Popeyes Kids Classic Tender (1 pc): 130 calories
- 12gProtein
- 8gCarbs
- 6gFat
- 570mgSodium
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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 Kids Classic Tender nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Classic Tender (1 pc) | 130 | 12g | 8g | 6g | 570mg | 3g | 0g | 0g | 7% |
The Popeyes Kids Classic Tender (1 pc) is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie day and 25% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Kids Classic Tender ranks
- The Kids Classic Tender (1 pc) is the lightest of the 4 items in the Popeyes “Desserts & Kids” menu, and 1st for protein per calorie.
- Across the 44 items of the same kind we track at 8 chains, it is the 3rd lightest; their average is 480 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 Kids Classic Tender (1 pc) takes about 29 minutes of brisk walking, 14 minutes of running (5 mph) or 14 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie nuggets and tenders at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets (8 ct): 130 calories, 25g protein
- Burger King Chicken Fries (4 pc): 110 calories, 7g protein
- McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (4 pc): 170 calories, 9g protein
- KFC Kentucky Fried Nuggets Kids Meal: 170 calories, 17g protein
- Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Strips (2 pc): 230 calories, 14g protein
Questions people ask
The Popeyes Kids Classic Tender (1 pc) has 130 calories, with 12g of protein, 8g of carbs and 6g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
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