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Popeyes • Dairy-Free Guide • Updated June 2026

Dairy-Free Options at Popeyes

Quick Answer: Popeyes has 4 dairy-free options. The highest-protein option at Popeyes is the Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie with 3g protein (320 cal). Our top pick for overall nutrition is the Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie (320 cal, 3g protein, Nom Score B).
4
Dairy-Free Options
42
Total Analyzed
B
Best Grade

Is Popeyes good for dairy-free diets?

Popeyes offers 4 dairy-free options—limited but workable with smart ordering. For more variety, McDonald's has 16 dairy-free options.

What's the best dairy-free option at Popeyes?

The Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie is the best choice with 320 calories, 3g protein, and a Nom Score of B.

What is the highest-protein item at Popeyes?

The highest-protein option at Popeyes is the Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie with 3g protein (320 cal).
How we ranked these: Based on Nom's analysis of 42 menu items at Popeyes, scored using our proprietary Nom Score algorithm that evaluates sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie. Data sourced from official Popeyes nutrition information.
Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie
B
1
Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie
Cal
320
Prot
3g
Sod
340
Sug
12g
Contains: WheatSoy
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Apple Pie: Filling: Apples (apples, water, ascorbic acid [preservative], salt, citric acid), water, sugar, food starch modified, corn syrup, salt, margarine (palm oil, water, soybean oil, salt, mono- and diglycerides, artificial flavor, annatto (color) calcium disodium EDTA added as preservative, vitamin a palmitate added), ascorbic acid, cinnamon, citric acid. Dough: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), palm oil, water, sugar, salt, natural and artificial flavor, sodium acid pyrophosphate. Glaze: water, food starch-modified, salt, dextrose, bleached enriched wheat flour (bleached wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, locust bean gum, citric acid, artificial flavor.
Tallow: Beef fat, BHT, citric acid, dimethylpolysiloxane.
Cinnamon Sugar: Sugar, cinnamon, spices, palm oil.
C
2
Tartar Sauce
Cal
140
Prot
0g
Sod
280
Sug
1g
Contains: Egg
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Tartar Sauce: Soybean oil, dill relish (diced pickles [cucumbers, water, salt, distilled vinegar, calcium chloride], water, distilled vinegar, salt, contains less than 2% of xanthan gum, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate [preservatives], natural flavor), water, distilled vinegar, egg yolks, seasoning (dried onion, spices, dried parsley, capsicum, salt), sugar, salt, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate (preservative), phosphoric acid, artificial flavor, calcium disodium EDTA to protect flavor.
C
3
Mardi Gras Mustard
Cal
100
Prot
1g
Sod
240
Sug
4g
Contains: Egg
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Mardi Gras Mustard: Soybean oil, creole mustard (water, distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, xanthan gum), water, sugar, prepared horseradish (horseradish, distilled vinegar, water, salt, soybean oil), distilled vinegar, egg yolks, mustard seed, salt, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate & sodium benzoate (preservative), propylene glycol alginate, lemon juice concentrate, onion powder, garlic, horseradish powder, paprika (as spice & color), calcium disodium EDTA to protect flavor.

Top Dairy-Free Picks at Popeyes

Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Hot Cinnamon Apple PieNom's Top Pick
Great portion. Light on protein. · Contains: Wheat, Soy
Contains: WheatSoy
Apple Pie: Filling: Apples (apples, water, ascorbic acid [preservative], salt, citric acid), water, sugar, food starch modified, corn syrup, salt, margarine (palm oil, water, soybean oil, salt, mono- and diglycerides, artificial flavor, annatto (color) calcium disodium EDTA added as preservative, vitamin a palmitate added), ascorbic acid, cinnamon, citric acid. Dough: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), palm oil, water, sugar, salt, natural and artificial flavor, sodium acid pyrophosphate. Glaze: water, food starch-modified, salt, dextrose, bleached enriched wheat flour (bleached wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, locust bean gum, citric acid, artificial flavor.. Tallow: Beef fat, BHT, citric acid, dimethylpolysiloxane.. Cinnamon Sugar: Sugar, cinnamon, spices, palm oil.
B
320
3g
40g
340mg
2
Tartar Sauce
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Egg
Contains: Egg
Tartar Sauce: Soybean oil, dill relish (diced pickles [cucumbers, water, salt, distilled vinegar, calcium chloride], water, distilled vinegar, salt, contains less than 2% of xanthan gum, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate [preservatives], natural flavor), water, distilled vinegar, egg yolks, seasoning (dried onion, spices, dried parsley, capsicum, salt), sugar, salt, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate (preservative), phosphoric acid, artificial flavor, calcium disodium EDTA to protect flavor.
C
140
0g
1g
280mg
3
Mardi Gras Mustard
Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Contains: Egg
Contains: Egg
Mardi Gras Mustard: Soybean oil, creole mustard (water, distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, xanthan gum), water, sugar, prepared horseradish (horseradish, distilled vinegar, water, salt, soybean oil), distilled vinegar, egg yolks, mustard seed, salt, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate & sodium benzoate (preservative), propylene glycol alginate, lemon juice concentrate, onion powder, garlic, horseradish powder, paprika (as spice & color), calcium disodium EDTA to protect flavor.
C
100
1g
5g
240mg
4
Barbeque
Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium & sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Wheat, Soy
Contains: WheatSoy
Bold BQ: High fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, tomato paste, water, corn syrup, molasses, salt, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt, sodium benzoate [preservative]), food starch-modified, natural smoke flavor, soybean oil, potassium sorbate & sodium benzoate (preservative), spices, onion powder, caramel color, paprika, garlic powder, propylene glycol alginate.
F
45
0g
10g
320mg

What to Avoid

These items at Popeyes don't meet dairy-free criteria:

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Cocktail
Does not meet criteria
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Sweet Heat
Does not meet criteria
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Egg & Sausage Biscuit
Does not meet criteria
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Sausage Biscuit
Does not meet criteria
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Oreo Cheesecake Cup
Does not meet criteria

Pro Tips: How to Order Dairy-Free at Popeyes

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Skip cheese, butter, and creamy sauces—most items can be made dairy-free on request
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Allergen lists flag milk, but check for butter brushed on buns and in seasoning blends
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Black coffee, many grilled proteins, and plain fries are common dairy-free options

Nutrition data verified. All calorie counts, macros, and nutritional information are sourced directly from Popeyes's official published nutrition data. Nom Scores are calculated using our research-backed algorithm aligned with USDA dietary guidelines.

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