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Popeyes Classic Tenders (3pc) — 3 piecesB
Fast Food · #28 of 55

Popeyes Classic Tenders (3pc)

3 pieces · Chicken

56/100B tier
Calories39
Protein35g
Fiber1g
Sodium17mg
Sugar0g

Graded B — 56 out of 100, #28 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Breaded and fried tenders — 390 calories, 35g protein, 1700mg sodium.

The catch: Values from an archived copy of Popeyes's official October 2025 USA Nutrition Guide.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (3 pieces)
Calories39
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g24%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 100mg33%
Sodium 1700mg74%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 35g70%
* % 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 56

Low sugar ×20100
Low saturated fat ×2071
Protein ×2060
Low sodium ×2046
Fiber ×104
Micronutrients ×100

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

Where it ranks

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

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Questions people ask

Is Popeyes Classic Tenders (3pc) healthy?

It grades B — 56 out of 100, #28 of 55 fast food in our system. Breaded and fried tenders — 390 calories, 35g protein, 1700mg sodium.

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

39 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 Classic 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.