Calories in POPEYES, Mild Chicken Strips, analyzed 2006
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POPEYES, Mild Chicken Strips, analyzed 2006 contains 271 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 strip (54 g) provides about 146 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from carbohydrates and 28% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 52% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 36% of the Daily Value for selenium and 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 271 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.4 g | 27% |
| Trans fat C | 0.68 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 52 mg | 17% |
| Sodium M | 922 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.3 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 19.2 g | 38% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 8.3 mg | 52% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.1 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.49 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.11 µg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron M | 0.91 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 265 mg | 21% |
| Potassium M | 269 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 0.59 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.062 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.21 mg | 9% |
| Selenium M | 19.7 µg | 36% |
% 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 28%
- Fat 43%
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
- Protein19.2 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat13 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat5.4 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium922 mgin the top quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 18.2 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.77 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.82 g |
| Leucine M | 1.5 g |
| Lysine M | 1.4 g |
| Methionine M | 0.46 g |
| Cystine M | 0.26 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.78 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.5 g |
| Valine M | 0.87 g |
| Arginine M | 1.1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.62 g |
| Alanine M | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4 g |
| Glycine M | 0.79 g |
| Proline M | 1 g |
| Serine M | 0.76 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.026 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.016 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.006 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.31 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.8 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.05 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.087 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.62 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.087 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.051 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.15 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.048 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.039 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.55 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.081 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.058 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.58 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 4.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.94 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.023 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.59 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.081 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.011 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 45.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 3.3 g |
| Energy C | 1,135 kJ |
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, chicken tenders | 271 | 19.2 g | 17.3 g | 14 g |
| DENNY'S, chicken strips | 295 | 19.2 g | 22 g | 14.5 g |
| BURGER KING, Chicken Strips | 292 | 18.2 g | 20.5 g | 15.3 g |
| Taco, flour tortilla, beef, cheese | 257 | 16.7 g | 18.9 g | 12.3 g |
| Cheese steak sandwich or sub on white | 270 | 18.4 g | 21.5 g | 12 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders, from kids' menu | 296 | 19.3 g | 18.4 g | 16.2 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders platter | 297 | 19.6 g | 18 g | 16.2 g |
| Taco, flour tortilla, pork, cheese | 260 | 16.1 g | 18.9 g | 12.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in POPEYES?
100 g of POPEYES has 271 kcal. 1 strip (54 g): about 146 kcal.
Is POPEYES high in protein?
POPEYES contains 19.2 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.4 g in 1 strip (54 g). About 28% 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 POPEYES?
POPEYES has 19.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in POPEYES?
POPEYES contains 13 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.4 g is saturated (27% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does POPEYES contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (52% DV), selenium (36% DV), Vitamin B6 (29% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (21% DV) and phosphorus (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in POPEYES?
100 g contains 922 mg of sodium, 40% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does popeyes have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, POPEYES, Mild Chicken Strips, analyzed 2006 has 271 kcal, while POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Skin and Breading has 433 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 172088. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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