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Head to headChick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich vs Popeyes Chicken Sandwich
The chicken sandwich wars, judged on the label.
Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich takes it, 58 to 54. A 4-point gap. 29g protein, real chicken breast — the sodium (1350mg) is the catch. Popeyes Chicken Sandwich’s case: The sandwich that broke the internet — and possibly your sodium budget.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich per serving (1 sandwich) | Popeyes Chicken Sandwich per serving (1 sandwich) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 440 ● | 700 |
| Protein | 29g ● | 28g |
| Total Fat | 17g ● | 42g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g ● | 16g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 3g ● |
| Total Sugars | 7g ● | 8g |
| Sodium | 1350mg ● | 1440mg |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 55mg ● |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0mg |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich wins
- Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich has 1.6x the protein of Popeyes Chicken Sandwich per 100 calories.
- Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich has less saturated fat per 100 calories (Popeyes Chicken Sandwich has more).
Where Popeyes Chicken Sandwich wins
- Popeyes Chicken Sandwich has less sodium per 100 calories (Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich has more).
- Popeyes Chicken Sandwich has less sugar per 100 calories (Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich has more).
Questions
Is Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich healthier than Popeyes Chicken Sandwich?
By our scoring, Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich grades higher (58 vs 54). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich or Popeyes Chicken Sandwich?
Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich: 6.6g per 100 calories. Popeyes Chicken Sandwich: 4g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich vs Popeyes Chicken Sandwich?
Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich: 44 calories per serving (1 sandwich). Popeyes Chicken Sandwich: 7 calories per serving (1 sandwich).