Popeyes Highest Protein Meals (2026)
The 10 highest-protein items on the Popeyes menu, ranked by protein from official nutrition data — with prices and calories for every pick.
#1 Ranked 2026
16-piece Chicken — $22.99
Fried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets) · 3680 calories · 240g protein
View 16-piece Chicken details →Full Ranking — Top 10 Highest Protein Meals
| Rank | Item | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16-piece ChickenFried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets) | $22.99 | 3680 cal | 240g |
| 2 | 12-piece ChickenFried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets) | $18.99 | 2760 cal | 180g |
| 3 | 8-piece ChickenFried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets) | $13.99 | 1840 cal | 120g |
| 4 | 12-piece Chicken TendersChicken Tenders | $13.99 | 1480 cal | 110g |
| 5 | 8-piece Chicken TendersChicken Tenders | $9.99 | 990 cal | 74g |
| 6 | 5-piece Chicken TendersChicken Tenders | $6.99 | 620 cal | 46g |
| 7 | 3-piece Mixed ChickenFried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets) | $6.49 | 690 cal | 45g |
| 8 | Chicken Sandwich ComboChicken Sandwiches | $7.99 | 1170 cal | 36g |
| 9 | 2-piece Dark ChickenFried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets) | $4.99 | 460 cal | 30g |
| 10 | Popeyes Chicken SandwichChicken Sandwiches | $4.99 | 700 cal | 28g |
How We Ranked These Popeyes Items
This ranking is computed automatically from the Popeyes menu in our structured database — every item is filtered and sorted by price, protein, calories, and value using structured data from official menu sources. Rankings update when the underlying menu data is refreshed. Prices are approximate national averages and may vary by location.
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