Low-calorie orders at Popeyes

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Popeyes items, lightest first

  • Mashed Potatoes with Cajun GravyRegular750 mg sodium
  • Orange JuiceRegular20 mg sodium
  • ColeslawRegular210 mg sodium
  • Cajun GravyRegular820 mg sodium
  • Blackened Tenders3 pieces860 mg sodium
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  • Sweet TeaRegular10 mg sodium
  • Signature Chicken Leg1 piece540 mg sodium
  • Signature Chicken Wing1 piece630 mg sodium
  • Biscuit1 biscuit520 mg sodium
  • Cajun RiceRegular560 mg sodium
  • SpriteRegular115 mg sodium
  • Coca-ColaRegular60 mg sodium
  • Red Beans & RiceRegular580 mg sodium
  • Cajun FriesRegular620 mg sodium
  • Blackened Tenders5 pieces1,430 mg sodium
  • Homestyle Mac & CheeseRegular510 mg sodium
  • Cinnamon Apple Pie1 pie260 mg sodium
  • Chilled Premium LemonadeRegular5 mg sodium
  • Strawberry & Cream Cheese Pie1 pie290 mg sodium
  • Mashed Potatoes with Cajun GravyLarge2,190 mg sodium
  • Butterfly Shrimp8 pieces1,140 mg sodium
  • Hash Rounds1 serving450 mg sodium
  • Classic or Spicy Tenders3 pieces1,700 mg sodium
  • Bacon Biscuit1 biscuit780 mg sodium
  • Classic Tender Blackened Ranch Wrap1 wrap1,340 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 low calorie Popeyes meal?

Try the smaller blackened tenders, regular mashed potatoes with gravy and unsweetened tea. Count dipping sauces and biscuits separately.

Are Popeyes wraps lower calorie than tenders?

Not the classic wrap: it has 480 calories versus 390 for the smaller breaded tender order, without sides.

Is Popeyes frozen lemonade a light drink?

It has 430 calories as listed. Unsweetened tea has 0 calories and no sugar.

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