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Popeyes Buttermilk Biscuit — 1 biscuitC
Fast Food · #47 of 55

Popeyes Buttermilk Biscuit

1 biscuit · Sides

50/100C tier
Calories21
Protein3g
Fiber1g
Sodium44mg
Sugar1g

Graded C — 50 out of 100, #47 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (98/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: A buttery biscuit — 210 calories, 13g fat, zero cholesterol.

The catch: Values from an archived copy of Popeyes's official October 2025 USA Nutrition Guide.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (1 biscuit)
Calories21
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g17%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 440mg19%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g6%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 50

Low sugar ×2098
Low sodium ×2074
Low saturated fat ×2064
Protein ×2010
Fiber ×108
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#47 of 55 in Fast Food. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Popeyes Buttermilk Biscuit healthy?

It grades C — 50 out of 100, #47 of 55 fast food in our system. A buttery biscuit — 210 calories, 13g fat, zero cholesterol.

How many calories are in Popeyes Buttermilk Biscuit?

21 calories per serving (1 biscuit). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Popeyes Buttermilk Biscuit calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.