Healthy options at Popeyes

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Popeyes meals under 650 calories, best protein first

  • Blackened Tenders5 pieces1 g fiber1,430 mg sodium
  • Blackened Tenders3 pieces1 g fiber860 mg sodium
  • Classic or Spicy Tenders3 pieces1 g fiber1,700 mg sodium
  • Classic or Spicy Tenders5 pieces2 g fiber2,840 mg sodium
  • Signature Chicken Breast1 piece2 g fiber1,780 mg sodium
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  • Signature Chicken Leg1 piece1 g fiber540 mg sodium
  • Signature Chicken Wing1 piece1 g fiber630 mg sodium
  • Classic Bone-In Wings6 pieces3 g fiber2,430 mg sodium
  • Ghost Pepper Bone-In Wings6 pieces3 g fiber2,930 mg sodium
  • Signature Chicken Thigh1 piece1 g fiber1,120 mg sodium
  • Classic Tender Blackened Ranch Wrap1 wrap2 g fiber1,340 mg sodium
  • Classic Tender Wrap1 wrap2 g fiber1,260 mg sodium
  • Spicy Tender Wrap1 wrap2 g fiber1,320 mg sodium
  • Butterfly Shrimp8 pieces2 g fiber1,140 mg sodium
  • Breakfast Chicken Biscuit1 biscuit1 g fiber1,280 mg sodium
  • Egg Biscuit1 biscuit1 g fiber1,160 mg sodium
  • Sausage Biscuit1 biscuit1 g fiber1,100 mg sodium
  • Sausage & Gravy Biscuit1 biscuit3 g fiber1,090 mg sodium

Sorted by protein per calorie. Sodium over 1,500 mg in red. Source: Popeyes nutrition page, US menu, November 4, 2026. Not affiliated with Popeyes.

Questions

What are healthy options at Popeyes?

Blackened tenders with regular red beans and rice and unsweetened tea bring protein and fiber. Sodium still adds up; count sauces separately.

Are Popeyes blackened tenders a lighter option?

Yes. The smaller order has 170 calories and 28 g protein, before sides or sauces.

Which Popeyes side adds fiber?

Regular red beans and rice has 6 g fiber. It also has 580 mg sodium, so portions matter.

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