Breaded pickClassic or Spicy Tenders
3 pieces
PCF1,700 mg sodiumA protein option, but saltier than blackened.
High-protein orders at Popeyes
The bigger box has a salt bill.
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Popeyes orders ranked by protein per calorie
- Blackened Tenders5 piecesPCF16.8 g protein per 100 cal1,430 mg sodium
- Blackened Tenders3 piecesPCF16.5 g protein per 100 cal860 mg sodium
- Classic or Spicy Tenders3 piecesPCF9.0 g protein per 100 cal1,700 mg sodium
- Classic or Spicy Tenders5 piecesPCF8.9 g protein per 100 cal2,840 mg sodium
- Signature Chicken Breast1 piecePCF8.4 g protein per 100 cal1,780 mg sodium
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- Signature Chicken Leg1 piecePCF7.5 g protein per 100 cal540 mg sodium
- Classic Bone-In Wings6 piecesPCF5.5 g protein per 100 cal2,430 mg sodium
- Ghost Pepper Bone-In Wings6 piecesPCF5.4 g protein per 100 cal2,930 mg sodium
- Signature Chicken Thigh1 piecePCF5.1 g protein per 100 cal1,120 mg sodium
- Classic Tender Blackened Ranch Wrap1 wrapPCF4.4 g protein per 100 cal1,340 mg sodium
- Honey BBQ Bone-In Wings6 piecesPCF4.2 g protein per 100 cal3,510 mg sodium
- Sweet & Spicy Bone-In Wings6 piecesPCF4.1 g protein per 100 cal3,810 mg sodium
- Chicken Sandwich, Classic1 sandwichPCF4.0 g protein per 100 cal1,440 mg sodium
- Chicken Sandwich, Spicy1 sandwichPCF4.0 g protein per 100 cal1,470 mg sodium
- Cajun RiceLargePCF4.0 g protein per 100 cal1,650 mg sodium
- Classic Tender Wrap1 wrapPCF4.0 g protein per 100 cal1,260 mg sodium
- Spicy Tender Wrap1 wrapPCF4.0 g protein per 100 cal1,320 mg sodium
- Homestyle Mac & CheeseLargePCF3.9 g protein per 100 cal1,540 mg sodium
- Breakfast Chicken Biscuit1 biscuitPCF3.5 g protein per 100 cal1,280 mg sodium
- Honey Chicken Biscuit1 biscuitPCF3.2 g protein per 100 cal1,750 mg sodium
- Red Beans & RiceLargePCF2.8 g protein per 100 cal1,420 mg sodium
Sodium over 1,500 mg in red. Source: Popeyes nutrition page, US menu, November 4, 2026. Not affiliated with Popeyes.
Questions
What is a high protein Popeyes order?
The larger blackened tender box has 47 g protein for 280 calories before sides and dips.
Are Popeyes blackened tenders better for protein?
For protein per calorie, they beat breaded tenders. The smaller blackened order has 28 g protein before sides.
Is the Popeyes chicken sandwich high in protein?
It has 28 g protein and 700 calories. The larger blackened tender box has more protein for fewer calories.
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Lean anchorBlackened Tenders
3 pieces
PCF860 mg sodiumMore protein per calorie than breaded tenders.