POPEYES, biscuit
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Popeyes' biscuit is a dense, flaky, and buttery Southern-style biscuit, known for its rich, savory flavor and slightly crumbly, tender texture. Nutritionally, it's a high-calorie, high-fat, and high-carbohydrate item, providing a significant energy boost but little protein or fiber.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 41% carbs · 53% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its indulgent, buttery flavor and satisfyingly flaky texture, which perfectly complements Popeyes' spicy fried chicken. It's also a cultural icon of Southern comfort food, often enjoyed as part of a complete meal.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high fat (23.71g) and refined carbohydrate (40.95g) content can contribute to blood sugar spikes and excess calorie intake. To counteract this, pair it with a protein source (like chicken) and a fiber-rich side (like coleslaw or green beans), and practice portion control by sharing or enjoying only half.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates and fats
- Contains some dietary fiber (3.8g per 100g)
- Offers a small amount of protein (6g per 100g)
- A staple comfort food in Southern U.S. cuisine
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Popeyes biscuits are famously made with a buttermilk-based dough, which gives them their distinctive tangy flavor and tender crumb.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 26.5 g |
| Energy | 401 kcal |
| Energy | 1679 kj |
| Protein | 6.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 23.7 g |
| Ash | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 41.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g |
| Sucrose | 0.74 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 2.2 g |
| Maltose | 0.55 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 36.6 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 108 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 309 mg |
| Potassium, K | 173 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 745 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.49 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.30 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 4.1 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.46 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.28 mg |
| Niacin | 3.2 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.46 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate, total | 91.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 64.0 ug |
| Retinol | 64.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 212 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.0 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.07 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 3.1 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 1.0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.25 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.56 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.06 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.23 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 9.7 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.7 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 5.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 5.6 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 4.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 3.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.42 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.40 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.07 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.04 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.04 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.03 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.03 g |
| Cholesterol | 2.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.07 g |
| Threonine | 0.18 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.23 g |
| Leucine | 0.44 g |
| Lysine | 0.19 g |
| Methionine | 0.10 g |
| Cystine | 0.13 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.16 g |
| Valine | 0.27 g |
| Arginine | 0.21 g |
| Histidine | 0.13 g |
| Alanine | 0.19 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.31 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.9 g |
| Glycine | 0.19 g |
| Proline | 0.65 g |
| Serine | 0.28 g |
FAQ
Are Popeyes biscuits vegan?
No, they contain buttermilk and are typically made with lard or other animal fats, making them unsuitable for vegans.
How many calories are in one Popeyes biscuit?
A single medium biscuit (approximately 118g) contains about 473 calories, based on the provided nutritional data per 100g.
Can I make a similar biscuit at home?
Yes, you can make Southern-style buttermilk biscuits at home using flour, cold butter, buttermilk, and a hot oven to achieve a similar flaky texture.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.01 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 3.8 g fiber · 3.5 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 4.31 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.