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Popeyes Blackened Tenders (3pc) — 3 piecesS
Fast Food · #2 of 55

Popeyes Blackened Tenders (3pc)

3 pieces · Chicken

66/100S tier
Calories21
Protein37g
Fiber1g
Sodium102mg
Sugar0g

Graded S — 66 out of 100, #2 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Unbreaded tenders — 37g protein for 210 calories, but 1020mg sodium.

The catch: Values from an archived copy of Popeyes's official October 2025 USA Nutrition Guide; cross-checked against Popeyes's own wings-domain nutrition blocks.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (3 pieces)
Calories21
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g8%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 105mg35%
Sodium 1020mg44%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 37g74%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 66

Protein ×20100
Low sugar ×20100
Low saturated fat ×2088
Low sodium ×2039
Fiber ×108
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#2 of 55 in Fast Food. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Popeyes Blackened Tenders (3pc) healthy?

It grades S — 66 out of 100, #2 of 55 fast food in our system. Unbreaded tenders — 37g protein for 210 calories, but 1020mg sodium.

How many calories are in Popeyes Blackened Tenders (3pc)?

21 calories per serving (3 pieces). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Popeyes Blackened Tenders (3pc) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.