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Popeyes Chicken calories and nutrition
Also called Signature Chicken - Classic or Spicy.
One Popeyes classic or spicy chicken breast has 620 calories, with 52 g of protein, 17 g of carbs and 30 g of fat (Popeyes USA).
Official name: BREAST (EACH). Serving: 1 piece. Popeyes USA Nutrition Guide, September 2026: Signature Chicken - Classic or Spicy. BREAST (EACH) is one chicken breast piece, not a meal; no side, biscuit, dipping sauce or drink is included. Each other row is one named piece.
Compare sizes and types
Each row uses its own stated serving. These are not equal-weight comparisons.
| Type / serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAST (EACH)1 piece | 620 | 52 g | 17 g | 30 g | 1780 mg |
| THIGH (EACH)1 piece | 490 | 25 g | 18 g | 34 g | 1120 mg |
| LEG (EACH)1 piece | 200 | 15 g | 9 g | 12 g | 540 mg |
| WING (EACH)1 piece | 220 | 14 g | 11 g | 15 g | 630 mg |
Popeyes Chicken nutrition facts
Official US amounts per serving. Any calculated serving is explicitly labeled. Calories are kilocalories (kcal).
BREAST (EACH)
| Nutrient | Per serving1 piece | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 620 | – |
| Total fat | 30 g | 38%* |
| Saturated fat | 16 g | 80%* |
| Trans fat | 1.5 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60%* |
| Sodium | 1780 mg | 77%* |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 6%* |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7%* |
| Total sugars | 1 g | – |
| Added sugars | Not published | – |
| Protein | 52 g | 104%* |
| Vitamin D | Not published | – |
| Calcium | Not published | – |
| Iron | Not published | – |
| Potassium | Not published | – |
| Caffeine | Not published | – |
* KaloCam calculated these percentages from the amounts above using FDA Daily Values; the brand did not publish these percentages.
THIGH (EACH)
| Nutrient | Per serving1 piece | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 490 | – |
| Total fat | 34 g | 44%* |
| Saturated fat | 15 g | 75%* |
| Trans fat | 1 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37%* |
| Sodium | 1120 mg | 49%* |
| Total carbohydrate | 18 g | 7%* |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 4%* |
| Total sugars | 0 g | – |
| Added sugars | Not published | – |
| Protein | 25 g | 50%* |
| Vitamin D | Not published | – |
| Calcium | Not published | – |
| Iron | Not published | – |
| Potassium | Not published | – |
| Caffeine | Not published | – |
* KaloCam calculated these percentages from the amounts above using FDA Daily Values; the brand did not publish these percentages.
LEG (EACH)
| Nutrient | Per serving1 piece | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 | – |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15%* |
| Saturated fat | 6 g | 30%* |
| Trans fat | 0.5 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23%* |
| Sodium | 540 mg | 23%* |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g | 3%* |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 4%* |
| Total sugars | 0 g | – |
| Added sugars | Not published | – |
| Protein | 15 g | 30%* |
| Vitamin D | Not published | – |
| Calcium | Not published | – |
| Iron | Not published | – |
| Potassium | Not published | – |
| Caffeine | Not published | – |
* KaloCam calculated these percentages from the amounts above using FDA Daily Values; the brand did not publish these percentages.
WING (EACH)
| Nutrient | Per serving1 piece | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 | – |
| Total fat | 15 g | 19%* |
| Saturated fat | 6 g | 30%* |
| Trans fat | 0.5 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20%* |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27%* |
| Total carbohydrate | 11 g | 4%* |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 4%* |
| Total sugars | 0 g | – |
| Added sugars | Not published | – |
| Protein | 14 g | 28%* |
| Vitamin D | Not published | – |
| Calcium | Not published | – |
| Iron | Not published | – |
| Potassium | Not published | – |
| Caffeine | Not published | – |
* KaloCam calculated these percentages from the amounts above using FDA Daily Values; the brand did not publish these percentages.
Unmarked percentages are published by the brand, per stated serving. A dash means no percentage is shown. FDA Daily Values are for adults and children age 4 and older; the Daily Value for added sugars is 50 g.
“Not published” means a numeric amount is not given in the official information used here; it does not mean zero. Less-than amounts stay as printed. No serving weight is inferred from calories or per 100 g values.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So one Popeyes classic or spicy chicken breast (620 calories) takes about 195 minutes of walking, roughly 22,300 steps.
Compare calories by serving
One Popeyes classic or spicy chicken breast has 620 calories, 404 more calories than a 3 oz serving of roasted chicken wings with skin (216 calories).
Related foods to explore
- Popeyes Chicken Sandwich700 calories in one Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich
- Popeyes Biscuit230 calories in one Popeyes biscuit
Popeyes Chicken questions
How do Popeyes chicken calories vary by cut?
The stated US serving has 620 calories, 52 g protein, 17 g carbs and 30 g fat. Use the portion and official source shown above; other sizes and recipes differ.
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- Popeyes: BREAST (EACH) (US; checked ).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
KaloCam isn't affiliated with Popeyes. Brand names are trademarks of their owners. US menu data from Popeyes's official nutrition information, checked Oct 25, 2026; recipes and portions vary by location and change over time.
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