Popeyes Red Beans & Rice: nutrition and allergens
Popeyes lists the Red Beans & Rice in 2 sizes, from 260 calories (Regular) to 640 calories (Large). The Regular has 16 g fat, 29 g carbohydrate, 7 g protein and 580 mg sodium.
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Regular | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 | 640 |
| Calories from fat | 140 | 360 |
| Total fat (g) | 16 21% | 40 51% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 4 20% | 9 45% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 10 3% | 25 8% |
| Sodium (mg) | 580 25% | 1,420 62% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 29 11% | 73 27% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 6 21% | 13 46% |
| Total sugars (g) | 1 | 2 |
| Protein (g) | 7 14% | 18 36% |
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 sodium (25%), fat (21%), dietary fiber (21%) and saturated fat (20%) and is low in cholesterol. Add it up with other items in the Popeyes nutrition calculator.
Allergens
Popeyes’ allergen information lists none of the allergens it reports for the Red Beans & Rice.
| Milk | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Not listed |
| Soy | Not listed |
| 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 Red Beans & Rice ranks 7 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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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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