Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich: 700 calories
- 28gProtein
- 50gCarbs
- 42gFat
- 1,470mgSodium
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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 Spicy Chicken Sandwich nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 700 | 28g | 50g | 42g | 1,470mg | 14g | 8g | 2g | 35% |
The Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie day and 64% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
As a meal
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo: 1,210 calories with regular Cajun Fries and a regular Coca-Cola
How the Spicy Chicken Sandwich ranks
- The Spicy Chicken Sandwich is the 2nd highest in calories of the 6 items in the Popeyes “Sandwiches & Wraps” menu, and 2nd for protein per calorie.
- Across the 36 items of the same kind we track at 8 chains, it is the 2nd highest in calories; their average is 530 calories.
How to make a Popeyes order lighter
- Order the Classic Tender Wrap instead: 220 fewer calories, 19g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich takes about 158 minutes of brisk walking, 73 minutes of running (5 mph) or 73 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie chicken sandwiches at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Chick-fil-A Chicken & Waffles Sandwich with Chick-fil-A Filet: 690 calories, 32g protein
- Panera Bread Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Sandwich on Country Rustic (Whole): 690 calories, 32g protein
- KFC Twister: 680 calories, 29g protein
- Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich: 680 calories, 23g protein
- Dairy Queen Pork Tenderloin Sandwich: 600 calories, 21g protein
Questions people ask
The Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich has 700 calories, with 28g of protein, 50g of carbs and 42g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Classic Tender Wrap has 480 calories, 220 fewer, but less protein (19g vs 28g).
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