Popeyes Red Beans & Rice (Regular): 260 calories
- 7gProtein
- 29gCarbs
- 16gFat
- 580mgSodium
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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 Red Beans & Rice calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 260 | 7g | 29g | 16g | 580mg | 4g | 1g | 6g | 13% |
| Large | 640 | 18g | 73g | 40g | 1,420mg | 9g | 2g | 13g | 32% |
The Popeyes Red Beans & Rice (Regular) is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day and 25% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Red Beans & Rice ranks
- The Red Beans & Rice (Regular) is the 7th lightest of the 15 items in the Popeyes “Signature Sides” menu, and 8th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 85 items of the same kind we track at 14 chains, it is the 38th highest in calories; their average is 341 calories.
How to make a Popeyes order lighter
- Order the Cajun Gravy (Regular) instead: 100 fewer calories, 10g protein.
- Order the Cajun Rice (Regular) instead: 30 fewer calories, 9g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Popeyes Red Beans & Rice (Regular) takes about 59 minutes of brisk walking, 27 minutes of running (5 mph) or 27 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
- Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes: 240 calories, 3g protein
- Panda Express Vegetable Spring Rolls (2 rolls): 240 calories, 4g protein
- Panera Bread French Baguette (1/4 baguette): 290 calories, 9g protein
- Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Chips (Original): 220 calories, 3g protein
Questions people ask
The Popeyes Red Beans & Rice (Regular) has 260 calories, with 7g of protein, 29g of carbs and 16g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
Regular: 260; Large: 640 calories.
The Cajun Gravy (Regular) has 160 calories, 100 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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