Popeyes Chicken Sandwich - Classic: nutrition and allergens
The Chicken Sandwich - Classic at Popeyes has 700 calories, 42 g fat, 50 g carbohydrate, 28 g protein and 1,440 mg sodium, according to Popeyes’ nutrition information.
Nutrition facts
| Calories | 700 |
|---|---|
| Calories from fat | 380 |
| Total fat (g) | 42 54% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 14 70% |
| Trans fat (g) | 1.5 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 90 30% |
| Sodium (mg) | 1,440 63% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 50 18% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 2 7% |
| Total sugars (g) | 8 |
| Protein (g) | 28 56% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from Popeyes’ published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means Popeyes does not publish that value for this item. Not published for this item: added sugars.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, one serving is high in saturated fat (70%), sodium (63%), protein (56%), fat (54%) and cholesterol (30%). Add it up with other items in the Popeyes nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to Popeyes, the Chicken Sandwich - Classic contains milk, egg, wheat and soy. It may also contain sesame through shared equipment or preparation.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Contains |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Contains |
| Soy | Contains |
| Sesame | May contain |
Cooked in a shared fryer (per the allergen guide).
Prepared in a shared toaster (per the allergen guide).
Popeyes bases its allergen information on supplier ingredient lists and warns that shared cooking areas and utensils mean any item may come into contact with other allergens. Signature bone-in chicken, tenders, wings, the chicken sandwich filet, seafood, Cajun fries and fried pies share fryers, and sandwich buns go through a shared toaster. Items not listed should be discussed with a physician or dietitian, and Popeyes does not accept responsibility for individual sensitivities or allergies.
Other items in Sandwiches & Wraps at Popeyes
By calories, the Chicken Sandwich - Classic ranks 4 of 6 in Popeyes’ Sandwiches & Wraps section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Classic Tender Blackened Ranch Wrap | 430 |
| Classic Tender Wrap | 480 |
| Spicy Tender Wrap | 480 |
| Chicken Sandwich - Classic | 700 |
| Chicken Sandwich - Spicy | 700 |
| Honey Chicken Biscuit | 730 |
Nutrition for all 6 items in Sandwiches & Wraps at Popeyes
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Crispy chicken sandwiches at other chains
Popeyes is one of 14 chains on this site that sell crispy chicken sandwiches. Of the 32 at other chains, 21 have fewer calories and 11 have the same or more than the Chicken Sandwich - Classic, comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Wendy's Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 340 |
| McDonald’s McChicken | 390 |
| Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich | 420 |
| Burger King Chicken Jr. | 440 |
| McDonald’s McCrispy | 470 |
| Chick-fil-A Deluxe Sandwichw/ American | 490 |
| Sonic Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 520 |
| McDonald’s Deluxe McCrispy | 530 |
Compare all crispy chicken sandwiches side by side (33 items at 14 chains)
Sources
- 1 Popeyes, Popeyes USA Nutrition Guide (September 2026) Covers nutrition and menu · September 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Popeyes, Popeyes Allergen Information (September 2026) Covers allergens · September 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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