Popeyes Tenders - Classic or Spicy: nutrition and allergens
Popeyes lists the Tenders - Classic or Spicy in 2 sizes, from 390 calories (3 pieces, 3 pieces) to 650 calories (5 pieces, 5 pieces). The 3 pieces has 19 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate, 35 g protein and 1,700 mg sodium per serving (3 pieces).
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | 3 pieces | 5 pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 3 pieces | 5 pieces |
| Calories | 390 | 650 |
| Calories from fat | 170 | 300 |
| Total fat (g) | 19 24% | 32 41% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 9 45% | 15 75% |
| Trans fat (g) | 1 | 2 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 100 33% | 170 57% |
| Sodium (mg) | 1,700 74% | 2,840 123% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 25 9% | 41 15% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1 4% | 2 7% |
| Total sugars (g) | 0 | 1 |
| Protein (g) | 35 70% | 58 116% |
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 3 pieces size is high in sodium (74%), protein (70%), saturated fat (45%), cholesterol (33%) and fat (24%) and is low in dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the Popeyes nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to Popeyes, the Tenders - Classic or Spicy 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 |
Cooked in a shared fryer (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 Chicken & Seafood at Popeyes
By calories (3 pieces), the Tenders - Classic or Spicy ranks 4 of 8 in Popeyes’ Chicken & Seafood section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Tenders - Blackened3 pieces | 170 |
| Signature Chicken - Classic or SpicyWing (each) | 220 |
| Butterfly Shrimp | 360 |
| Tenders - Classic or Spicy3 pieces | 390 |
| Classic Bone-In Wings | 640 |
| Ghost Pepper Bone-In Wings | 650 |
| Honey BBQ Bone-In Wings | 850 |
| Sweet & Spicy Bone-In Wings | 870 |
Nutrition for all 8 items in Chicken & Seafood at Popeyes
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Chicken tenders and strips at other chains
Popeyes is one of 14 chains on this site that sell chicken tenders and strips. Of the 32 at other chains, 27 have fewer calories and 5 have the same or more than the Tenders - Classic or Spicy (3 pieces), comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Raising Cane's Chicken Finger | 130 |
| Culver's Original Chicken Tenders1 Piece | 130 |
| Culver's Buffalo Chicken Tenders1 Piece | 130 |
| Wingstop Chicken Tenders - Original Hot | 140 |
| Wingstop Chicken Tenders - Plain | 140 |
| Wingstop Chicken Tenders - Atomic | 150 |
| Wingstop Chicken Tenders - Cajun | 150 |
| Wingstop Chicken Tenders - Hawaiian | 160 |
Compare all chicken tenders and strips 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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