Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is an American chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Popeyes has over 200 locations worldwide and is known for fried chicken. Let's see what low carb menu items you can order at Popeye's when you're on a keto diet?
Popeyes Blackend or Naked Chicken Tenders
Batter-free and non-breaded, but still bursting with that famous Popeyes flavor. The un-breaded chicken tenders are a safe bet. They come in 3 and 5 pieces and are low in net carbs. Perfect for a keto diet.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 Calories from Fat 18
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 550mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 26g 52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Popeyes Green Beans Side
It looks like green beans are the best keto friendly side order. They come in small or large.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40 Calories from Fat 13.5
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 1%
Sodium 420mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Popeyes Ranch Sauce
Traditional buttermilk ranch dressing.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 135
Saturated Fat 2.5g 12%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 0g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Popeyes Mardi Gras Mustard
Sweetened traditional creole mustard dipping sauce.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 72
Saturated Fat 1.5g 7%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 240mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 4g
Protein 1g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Popeyes Cocktail Sauce
A tomato ketchup based dipping sauce mixed with horseradish, lemon juice and a blend of Louisiana seasonings.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30 Calories from Fat 0
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 320mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 0g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Popeyes Tartar Sauce
A creamy dipping sauce mixed with dill pickle relish, onion, parsley and a blend of Louisiana seasonings.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 135
Saturated Fat 2.5g 12%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 0g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Popeyes Horseradish Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 99
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 90mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 6g
Protein 0g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce
Traditional buttermilk ranch dressing mixed with onion, garlic, a blend of peppers (white, black and red) and Blackened seasoning.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 18
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2mg 0%
Sodium 250mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 1g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
John Ward has been experimenting with low carbohydrate diets since the early 2000s. He successfully used a low carb diet to lose 50lbs in the past and currently follows a keto diet for a variety of reasons including general health and managing mood levels.
