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Sweet Heat

Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegetarian
70
Calories
0g
Protein
19g
Carbs
160mg
Sodium
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Just a taste
A tiny snack — great if you're not very hungry
113

1 × 70 cal = 70 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

7%
Sodium160mg
0%
Sat Fat0g
28%
Sugar14g

Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
70

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
0g0%
Saturated Fat
0g0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
160mg7%
Total Carbohydrates
19g7%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
14g
Protein
0g0%

* 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
D
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
228.6 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
20.0 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
70 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Ingredients

Sweet Heat
Water, honey, sugar, red pepper, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, food starch-modified, salt, contains less than 2% of spice, sodium benzoate & potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavor.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Popeyes Sweet Heat healthy?

The Popeyes Sweet Heat earns a Nom Score of D (36/100). Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the Popeyes Sweet Heat?

The Popeyes Sweet Heat has 70 calories, with 0g protein, 19g carbs, 14g sugar, and 160mg sodium.

What is in the Popeyes Sweet Heat?

The Popeyes Sweet Heat is made from 1 component: Sweet Heat. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Popeyes Sweet Heat vegetarian or vegan?

The Popeyes Sweet Heat is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at Popeyes.

Does the Popeyes Sweet Heat contain artificial additives?

The Popeyes Sweet Heat lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, sodium benzoate.

What is the Nom Score of the Popeyes Sweet Heat?

It scores D — below average. 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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