Popeyes • Vegetarian Guide • Updated June 2026
Vegetarian Options at Popeyes
Quick Answer: Yes — Popeyes has 14 vegetarian options. The top pick by Nom Score is the Hot Sweet Potato Pie (350 cal, 4g protein, Nom Score B).
14Vegetarian Options
42Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top Vegetarian Picks at Popeyes
1
B
Hot Sweet Potato Pie
Cal
350
Prot
4g
Sod
370
Sug
10g
2
C
Biscuit
Cal
260
Prot
4g
Sod
450
Sug
1g
Contains: WheatMilkSoy
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Biscuit: Bleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), buttermilk (cultured low fat milk, food starch, salt, sodium citrate, carob bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3), palm oil, biscuit base (enriched bleached wheat flour [enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid], leavening [sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, anhydrous monocalcium phosphate], salt, sugar, wheat protein isolate [wheat gluten, lactic acid, sulfite] spice), sodium stearoyl lactylate, potassium sorbate, natural & artificial flavor.
Buttery Biscuit Dressing: Buttery and hydrogenated soybean oil, water, salt, contains less than 2% of palm and palm kernel oil, vegetable mono & diglycerides, soy lecithin, sodium benzoate (a preservative), citric acid, natural & artificial flavors, calcium disodium EDTA added to protect flavor, beta carotene (color), vitamin a palmitate added.
3
C
Ranch
Cal
150
Prot
0g
Sod
230
Sug
1g
Contains: EggMilk
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Buttermilk Ranch: Soybean oil, water, distilled vinegar, corn syrup, egg yolks, salt, buttermilk powder, high fructose corn syrup, natural flavor, polysorbate 80, garlic powder, monosodium glutamate, dried parsley, onion powder, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate & sodium benzoate (preservative), lactic acid, calcium disodium EDTA to protect flavor.
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Hot Sweet Potato PieNom’s Top Pick
Great portion. Light on protein.
B
350
4g
41g
370mg
2
Biscuit
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on protein. · Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy
Contains: WheatMilkSoy
Biscuit: Bleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), buttermilk (cultured low fat milk, food starch, salt, sodium citrate, carob bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3), palm oil, biscuit base (enriched bleached wheat flour [enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid], leavening [sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, anhydrous monocalcium phosphate], salt, sugar, wheat protein isolate [wheat gluten, lactic acid, sulfite] spice), sodium stearoyl lactylate, potassium sorbate, natural & artificial flavor.. Buttery Biscuit Dressing: Buttery and hydrogenated soybean oil, water, salt, contains less than 2% of palm and palm kernel oil, vegetable mono & diglycerides, soy lecithin, sodium benzoate (a preservative), citric acid, natural & artificial flavors, calcium disodium EDTA added to protect flavor, beta carotene (color), vitamin a palmitate added.
C
260
4g
26g
450mg
3
Ranch
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Egg, Milk
Contains: EggMilk
Buttermilk Ranch: Soybean oil, water, distilled vinegar, corn syrup, egg yolks, salt, buttermilk powder, high fructose corn syrup, natural flavor, polysorbate 80, garlic powder, monosodium glutamate, dried parsley, onion powder, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate & sodium benzoate (preservative), lactic acid, calcium disodium EDTA to protect flavor.
C
150
0g
3g
230mg
4
Blackened Ranch
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Egg, Milk
Contains: EggMilk
Blackened Ranch: Soybean oil, buttermilk (cultured pasteurized skim milk & milk, sodium citrate & salt), water, buttermilk solids, egg yolks, salt, contains less than 2% of distilled vinegar, sugar, spices, lactic acid, garlic*, onion*, paprika (as spice), sodium benzoate & potassium sorbate (preservative), monosodium glutamate, phosphoric acid, citric acid, xanthan gum, mustard seed, parsley*, calcium disodium EDTA to protect flavor. *dehydrated.
C
120
1g
2g
250mg
5
Strawberry Biscuit
Great portion. Watch the sugar. Light on protein. · Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy
Contains: WheatMilkSoy
Strawberry Biscuit: Unbleached, enriched bleached wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), buttermilk (cultured low fat milk, food starch, salt, sodium citrate, carob bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3), dried strawberry (dextrose, yellow corn flour, palm oil, strawberry solids [strawberries, maltodextrin, cornstarch, sunflower lecithin], beet powder for color, natural flavors, citric acid, beta-carotene for color, maltodextrin), palm oil, sodium acid pyrophosphate, natural strawberry flavor, sodium bicarbonate, sugar, salt, dried vinegar, biscuit mix (enriched wheat flour [enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid], leavening [sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, anhydrous monocalcium phosphate], salt, sugar, amylase powder [wheat starch, sodium chloride, protein (enzymes)], spices).. Buttery Biscuit Dressing: Buttery and hydrogenated soybean oil, water, salt, contains less than 2% of palm and palm kernel oil, vegetable mono & diglycerides, soy lecithin, sodium benzoate (a preservative), citric acid, natural & artificial flavors, calcium disodium EDTA added to protect flavor, beta carotene (color), vitamin a palmitate added.. Icing: Sugar, water, corn syrup. Contains 2% or less of each of the following: agar, mono- and diglycerides, potassium sorbate (preservative), titanium dioxide (color), dextrose, natural and artificial flavor, citric acid, locust bean gum.
C
290
3g
39g
380mg
6
Mardi Gras Cheesecake
Great sodium & portion. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.
C
310
4g
32g
290mg
7
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
8
Strawberry Cheesecake Cup
Great sodium & portion. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.
C
318
4g
28g
298mg
9
Egg Biscuit
Great sugar. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber & protein.
C
510
13g
41g
1155mg
10
Oreo Cheesecake Cup
Great sodium. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.
C
580
7g
56g
520mg
The Nom Score read
The Hot Sweet Potato Pie tops Popeyes’ 14 vegetarian options — Nom Score B (71/100) on 350 calories, 4g protein, and 370mg sodium. The Egg Biscuit carries the most protein at 13g. The lightest is the Blackened Ranch, at 120 calories. Most come from the Desserts menu (5 of 10). Protein ranges 0–13g across the picks. Figures are computed from Popeyes’ published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at Popeyes don’t meet vegetarian criteria:
Egg & Sausage Biscuit
not flagged vegetarian
Sausage Biscuit
not flagged vegetarian
Chicken Mild Tenders (3pcs)
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention beef
Chicken Biscuit
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention chicken
Chicken Spicy Tenders (3 Pcs)
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention beef
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order Vegetarian at Popeyes
Ask about vegetarian protein options like beans, cheese, or tofu
Request items without meat—many can be made vegetarian
Choose bean-based items for extra protein and fiber
FAQ
Common questions about vegetarian at Popeyes
Is Popeyes good for vegetarian diets?
Yes — Popeyes has 14 vegetarian options, topped by the Hot Sweet Potato Pie (Nom Score B).
What’s the best vegetarian option at Popeyes?
The Hot Sweet Potato Pie is the best choice with 350 calories, 4g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the highest-protein item at Popeyes?
The highest-protein option at Popeyes is the Egg Biscuit with 13g protein (510 cal).
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.
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