POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed: Nutrition Facts
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POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed contains 157 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 breast bone and skin removed (99 g) provides about 155 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from protein, with 26% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 64% of the Daily Value for selenium, 59% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 30% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 157 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat C | 0.083 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 97 mg | 32% |
| Sodium M | 526 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 29 g | 58% |
| Vitamin A ? | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 9.4 mg | 59% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.5 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.37 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.33 µg | 14% |
| Choline M | 99.7 mg | 18% |
| Calcium M | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.55 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus M | 219 mg | 18% |
| Potassium M | 327 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0.97 mg | 9% |
| Copper M | 0.052 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.03 mg | 1% |
| Selenium M | 35.2 µg | 64% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 74%
- Fat 26%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein29 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fat4.5 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium526 mgbelow the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal18.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.6 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.96 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.85 g |
| Leucine M | 1.8 g |
| Lysine M | 1.3 g |
| Methionine M | 0.42 g |
| Cystine M | 0.34 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.89 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.6 g |
| Histidine M | 0.69 g |
| Alanine M | 1.7 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 6.8 g |
| Glycine M | 2.4 g |
| Proline M | 2.3 g |
| Serine M | 1.1 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.76 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.033 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.47 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.049 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.87 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.39 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.035 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.043 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.005 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.07 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.46 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.018 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.075 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.01 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Retinol M | 4 µg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.06 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (5)
| Water M | 64.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.3 g |
| Energy C | 655 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 12 IU |
| Betaine M | 8 mg |
Other forms of POPEYES
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 153 | 27.9 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 153 | 27.3 g | 0.25 g | 4.8 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 149 | 26.9 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 172 | 26.2 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 175 | 26.3 g | 0.11 g | 7.7 g |
| KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 170 | 25.9 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak Cooked | 203 | 31.5 g | 0 g | 8.5 g |
| Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Wing, meat only, skin and breading removed Cooked | 215 | 28.8 g | 2.1 g | 10.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked POPEYES?
100 g of cooked POPEYES has 157 kcal. 1 breast bone and skin removed (99 g): about 155 kcal. 1 breast without skin (132 g): about 207 kcal.
Is cooked POPEYES high in protein?
Cooked POPEYES contains 29 g of protein per 100 g (58% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 28.7 g in 1 breast bone and skin removed (99 g). About 74% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in cooked POPEYES?
Cooked POPEYES has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in cooked POPEYES?
Cooked POPEYES contains 4.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked POPEYES contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (64% DV), Niacin (B3) (59% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (30% DV), Vitamin B6 (22% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked POPEYES?
100 g contains 526 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170748. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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