Popeyes · 10 items ranked
Highest-Protein Popeyes Items, Ranked
Updated 2026-07-03 · Data from each chain's published nutrition information
The highest-protein item at Popeyes is the 3 pc Chicken (Mixed) with 48.0g of protein (560 calories, $8.49). For the most protein per dollar, the 3 pc Chicken (Mixed) leads at 5.7g per dollar. Under 500 calories, your best pick is the Blackened Chicken Tenders (3 pc) — 32.0g of protein for 170 calories. Of the 10 Popeyes items we track, 5 deliver 30g of protein or more. Full ranking below, sourced from the chain's published nutrition data.
Every Popeyes item ranked by protein
| Item | Protein | Cal | Price | g / $ | g / 100cal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 pc Chicken (Mixed) | 48.0g | 560 | $8.49 | 5.7 | 8.6 |
| 2 | 2 pc Chicken Breast & Wing | 44.0g | 530 | $7.99 | 5.5 | 8.3 |
| 3 | Blackened Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 32.0g | 170 | $7.99 | 4.0 | 18.8 |
| 4 | Chicken Leg & Thigh (2 pc) | 30.0g | 390 | $6.99 | 4.3 | 7.7 |
| 5 | Loaded Chicken Wrap | 30.0g | 600 | $7.49 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| 6 | Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 28.0g | 700 | $5.99 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| 7 | Classic Chicken Sandwich | 28.0g | 700 | $5.99 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| 8 | Chicken Tenders (3 pc Mild) | 26.0g | 340 | $7.99 | 3.3 | 7.6 |
| 9 | Shrimp Po' Boy | 19.0g | 690 | $7.49 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| 10 | Red Beans & Rice | 8.0g | 230 | $3.49 | 2.3 | 3.5 |
Ranked by grams of protein. g/$ = protein per dollar; g/100cal = protein density.
Which Popeyes items give the most protein per dollar?
| Item | Protein | Cal | Price | g / $ | g / 100cal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 pc Chicken (Mixed) | 48.0g | 560 | $8.49 | 5.7 | 8.6 |
| 2 | 2 pc Chicken Breast & Wing | 44.0g | 530 | $7.99 | 5.5 | 8.3 |
| 3 | Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 28.0g | 700 | $5.99 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| 4 | Classic Chicken Sandwich | 28.0g | 700 | $5.99 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| 5 | Chicken Leg & Thigh (2 pc) | 30.0g | 390 | $6.99 | 4.3 | 7.7 |
| 6 | Loaded Chicken Wrap | 30.0g | 600 | $7.49 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| 7 | Blackened Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 32.0g | 170 | $7.99 | 4.0 | 18.8 |
| 8 | Chicken Tenders (3 pc Mild) | 26.0g | 340 | $7.99 | 3.3 | 7.6 |
High-protein at Popeyes under 500 calories
| Item | Protein | Cal | Price | g / $ | g / 100cal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackened Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 32.0g | 170 | $7.99 | 4.0 | 18.8 |
| 2 | Chicken Leg & Thigh (2 pc) | 30.0g | 390 | $6.99 | 4.3 | 7.7 |
| 3 | Chicken Tenders (3 pc Mild) | 26.0g | 340 | $7.99 | 3.3 | 7.6 |
| 4 | Red Beans & Rice | 8.0g | 230 | $3.49 | 2.3 | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What has the most protein at Popeyes?
- The 3 pc Chicken (Mixed) has the most protein at Popeyes with 48.0g of protein, 560 calories, and a price of $8.49 (USD national average).
- What is the best protein per dollar at Popeyes?
- The 3 pc Chicken (Mixed) offers the best value at Popeyes: 5.7g of protein per dollar (48.0g protein at $8.49).
- What's the best high-protein option at Popeyes under 500 calories?
- The Blackened Chicken Tenders (3 pc): 32.0g of protein at just 170 calories.
- What is the leanest high-protein item at Popeyes?
- By protein density, the Blackened Chicken Tenders (3 pc) leads with 18.8g of protein per 100 calories.