Popeyes Homestyle Mac & Cheese: nutrition and allergens
Popeyes lists the Homestyle Mac & Cheese in 2 sizes, from 280 calories (Regular) to 850 calories (Large). The Regular has 20 g fat, 16 g carbohydrate, 11 g protein and 510 mg sodium.
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Regular | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 | 850 |
| Calories from fat | 180 | 550 |
| Total fat (g) | 20 26% | 63 81% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 10 50% | 36 180% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 60 20% | 180 60% |
| Sodium (mg) | 510 22% | 1,540 67% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 16 6% | 48 17% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0 0% | 1 4% |
| Total sugars (g) | 3 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 11 22% | 33 66% |
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 size. 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, the Regular size is high in saturated fat (50%), fat (26%), sodium (22%), protein (22%) and cholesterol (20%) and is low in dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the Popeyes nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to Popeyes, the Homestyle Mac & Cheese contains milk, egg, wheat and soy.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Contains |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Contains |
| Soy | Contains |
| Sesame | Not listed |
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 Signature Sides at Popeyes
By calories (Regular), the Homestyle Mac & Cheese ranks 9 of 9 in Popeyes’ Signature Sides section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Jalapeño | 5 |
| Mashed Potatoes with Cajun GravyRegular | 110 |
| ColeslawRegular | 160 |
| Cajun Gravy | 160 |
| Biscuit | 230 |
| Cajun RiceRegular | 230 |
| Red Beans & RiceRegular | 260 |
| Cajun FriesRegular | 270 |
| Homestyle Mac & CheeseRegular | 280 |
Nutrition for all 9 items in Signature Sides at Popeyes
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Mac and cheese at other chains
Popeyes is one of 7 chains on this site that sell mac and cheese. Of the 9 at other chains, 2 have fewer calories and 7 have the same or more than the Homestyle Mac & Cheese (Regular), comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| KFC Macaroni & CheeseIndividual | 140 |
| Chick-fil-A Mac & CheeseSmall | 270 |
| Chick-fil-A Mac & Cheese Kid's Meal | 450 |
| Arby's White Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese | 470 |
| Panera Bread Mac & CheeseCup | 490 |
| Panera Bread Bacon Mac & CheeseCup | 530 |
| Domino's 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese | 830 |
| Pizza Hut Oven-Baked Triple Cheese Mac | 830 |
Compare all mac and cheese side by side (10 items at 7 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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