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Popeyes Chicken Sandwich — 1 sandwichC
Fast Food · #43 of 55

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

1 sandwich · Chicken

54/100C tier
Calories7
Protein28g
Fiber3g
Sodium144mg
Sugar8g

Graded C — 54 out of 100, #43 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (94/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: The sandwich that broke the internet — and possibly your sodium budget.

The catch: 700 calories and 1440mg sodium — the crunch comes at a price.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (1 sandwich)
Calories7
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42g54%
Saturated Fat 16g80%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 1440mg63%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 28g56%
* % 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 54

Low sugar ×2094
Low sodium ×2074
Low saturated fat ×2071
Protein ×2027
Fiber ×107
Micronutrients ×100

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

Where it ranks

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

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Questions people ask

Is Popeyes Chicken Sandwich healthy?

It grades C — 54 out of 100, #43 of 55 fast food in our system. The sandwich that broke the internet — and possibly your sodium budget.

How many calories are in Popeyes Chicken Sandwich?

7 calories per serving (1 sandwich). 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 Chicken Sandwich 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.