Calories in Popeyes Chicken Breast Classic

Serving Size: 1 piece (153.0g)
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 420.0
  • Total Fat 27.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 7.0 g
  • Cholesterol 95.0 mg
  • Sodium 740.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 14.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 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 420.0 calories per serving (1 piece (153.0g)), Popeyes Chicken Breast Classic is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (27.0g, 59.1% of calories), including 7.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 740.0mg of sodium (32% 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 Chicken Breast Classic contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 420.0 kcal 21%
Total Fat 27.0 g 35%
Saturated Fat 7.0 g 35%
Cholesterol 95.0 mg 32%
Sodium 740.0 mg 32% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate 14.0 g 5%
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 Chicken Breast Classic accounts for 21% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 59.1% of the calories.

Fat 59.1%
Protein 27.2%
Fat 59.1% Carbs 13.6% Protein 27.2%

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 420.0 calories in Popeyes Chicken Breast Classic? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 31.8 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 72.5 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 45.9 min
HIIT 38.9 min
Roller Blading 44.4 min

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



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