Popeyes

Chicken Blackened Tenders (3 Pcs)

Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

170

Calories

26g

Protein

Carbs

550mg

Sodium

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72%

Sodium1650mg

Sat Fat0g

Sugar0g

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

2g3%

Saturated Fat

0g0%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

25mg8%

Sodium

550mg24%

Total Carbohydrates

2g1%

Dietary Fiber

0g0%

Total Sugars

Protein

26g52%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown

NomScore

Score reduced — processed meat

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

323.5 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

0.0 g/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 1

Sugar

0.0 g/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

170 cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.0 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

15.3 g/100cal

Best →

excellentTarget: >= 6

Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Ingredients

Classic Chicken Tenders

Boneless chicken breast strips, contains up to 30% solution of water, seasoning blend [seasoning (modified corn starch, salt, natural flavor, monosodium glutamate, onion powder, garlic powder, maltodextrin), modified food starch, sodium phosphate, carrageenan, chicken broth], mild seasoning [food starch modified (corn), monosodium glutamate, salt, seasoning mix of dried onion, dried garlic, dried celery and spices including paprika, natural flavor (oleoresin capsicum, polysorbate 80 added for emulsion and stability)].

Blackened Seasoning

Selected blend of spices including paprika, seasoning [dried garlic and dried onion], salt, less than 2% silicon dioxide added to prevent clumping, less than 2% palm oil.

Tallow

Beef fat, BHT, citric acid, dimethylpolysiloxane.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the Popeyes 3 Pcs Chicken Blackened Tenders healthy?

The Popeyes 3 Pcs Chicken Blackened Tenders earn a Nom Score of C (58/100). Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the Popeyes 3 Pcs Chicken Blackened Tenders?

The Popeyes 3 Pcs Chicken Blackened Tenders have 170 calories, with 26g protein, 2g carbs, 0g sugar, and 550mg sodium.

What is in the Popeyes 3 Pcs Chicken Blackened Tenders?

The Popeyes 3 Pcs Chicken Blackened Tenders are made from 3 components: Classic Chicken Tenders, Blackened Seasoning, Tallow. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Do the Popeyes 3 Pcs Chicken Blackened Tenders contain artificial additives?

The Popeyes 3 Pcs Chicken Blackened Tenders list 2 commonly-flagged additives: dimethylpolysiloxane (anti-foaming agent), MSG.

What is the Nom Score of the Popeyes 3 Pcs Chicken Blackened Tenders?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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