3 Chicken Fingers (No Sides) vs Chicken Spicy Tenders (3 Pcs): Which Is Healthier?
By Nom Score, the 3 Chicken Fingers (No Sides) is the healthier choice — it scores 74/100 (a B) to the Chicken Spicy Tenders (3 Pcs)’s 54 (a C). The 3 Chicken Fingers (No Sides) has 390 calories to the Chicken Spicy Tenders (3 Pcs)’s 310. The 3 Chicken Fingers (No Sides) has more protein (39g vs 28g) and less sodium (600 vs 1,240 mg).
Full nutrition, side by side
Every value as published by the restaurant. A green check marks the better figure in each row; carbohydrates are shown without a winner because lower isn’t automatically better.
| Per item | 3 Chicken Fingers (No Sides) |
Chicken Spicy Tenders (3 Pcs) |
|---|---|---|
| Nom Score | 74B✓ | 54C |
| Calories | 390 | 310✓ |
| Protein (g) | 39✓ | 28 |
| Total fat (g) | 21 | 15✓ |
| Saturated fat (g) | 3✓ | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 600✓ | 1,240 |
| Total carbs (g) | 15 | 16 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 2✓ |
| Sugars (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Protein / 100 cal | 10g✓ | 9g |
| Sodium / 100 cal | 154✓ | 400 |
Methodology. Nutrition is as published by Raising Cane’s and Popeyes, current as of June 27, 2026. The Nom Score grades each item A–F on sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA Daily Values.
We compare published nutrition data only; the verdict is by Nom Score, not taste. Values may vary by location and over time. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners; Nom is an independent guide.
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