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Popeyes • Keto & Low-Carb Guide • Updated June 2026

Keto Options at Popeyes

Quick Answer: No — Popeyes has 0 keto options that clear our 10g net-carb keto limit.

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The honest read

Popeyes doesn’t have a single keto option that clears our 10g net-carb keto limit. The closest any real menu item comes is the Chicken Blackened Tenders (3 Pcs) — breaded/fried. You can still eat keto here by customizing your order — see the ordering tips below. For keto meals you can order off the menu, Jersey Mike’s Subs has 24 keto options and Subway has 18 keto options.

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What to Avoid

These items at Popeyes don’t meet keto criteria:

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Egg & Sausage Biscuit
42g net carbs (max 10)
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Sausage Biscuit
40g net carbs (max 10)
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Oreo Cheesecake Cup
dessert/bakery item — 55g net carbs (max 10)
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Chicken Mild Tenders (3pcs)
breaded/fried — 25g net carbs (max 10)
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Chicken Biscuit
breaded/fried — 46g net carbs (max 10)
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Keto at Popeyes

The Blackened Tenders are grilled, not battered—3 pieces are just 2g carbs with 26g protein, the one true keto order
On Bonafide fried chicken, peel the breading to cut most of the 13-16g carbs from a breast
Skip the biscuit (26g carbs), red beans and rice, and mac; the Blackened Tenders are the only low-carb main
FAQ

Common questions about keto at Popeyes

Is Popeyes good for keto diets?

Popeyes has no keto options that clear our 10g net-carb keto limit. For more variety, Jersey Mike’s Subs has 24 keto options.

What’s the best keto option at Popeyes?

Nothing on Popeyes’ menu clears our 10g net-carb keto limit. The closest is the Chicken Blackened Tenders (3 Pcs) — breaded/fried.

How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance. Data comes from Popeyes’ published nutrition information.

Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Popeyes’ official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

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