Calories in Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich

Serving Size: 1 sandwich (198.0g)
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 700.0
  • Total Fat 42.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 8.0 g
  • Cholesterol 90.0 mg
  • Sodium 1440.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 50.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 8.0 g
  • Protein 28.0 g
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 0.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

At 700.0 calories per serving (1 sandwich (198.0g)), Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (42.0g, 54.8% of calories), including 8.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 1440.0mg of sodium (63% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.


Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Calorie ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.


% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 700.0 kcal 35%
Total Fat 42.0 g 54%
Saturated Fat 8.0 g 40%
Cholesterol 90.0 mg 30%
Sodium 1440.0 mg 63% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate 50.0 g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.0 g 7%
Protein 28.0 g 56% ✅

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Calorie Analysis

Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich accounts for 35% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 54.8% of the calories.

Fat 54.8%
Carbs 29%
Protein 16.2%
Fat 54.8% Carbs 29% Protein 16.2%

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 700.0 calories in Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 52.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 120.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 76.5 min
HIIT 64.8 min
Golf (Walking with Clubs) 108.1 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.



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