Spicy Chicken Sandwich vs Spicy Deluxe McCrispy: Which Is Healthier?
By Nom Score, the Spicy Deluxe McCrispy is the healthier choice — it scores 60/100 (a C) to the Spicy Chicken Sandwich’s 56 (a C). The Spicy Chicken Sandwich has 700 calories to the Spicy Deluxe McCrispy’s 530. The Spicy Chicken Sandwich has more protein (28g vs 27g), while the Spicy Deluxe McCrispy has less sodium (1,200 vs 1,473 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 | Spicy Chicken Sandwich |
Spicy Deluxe McCrispy |
|---|---|---|
| Nom Score | 56C | 60C✓ |
| Calories | 700 | 530✓ |
| Protein (g) | 28✓ | 27 |
| Total fat (g) | 42 | 26✓ |
| Saturated fat (g) | 14 | 4✓ |
| Sodium (mg) | 1,473 | 1,200✓ |
| Total carbs (g) | 50 | 49 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 2 |
| Sugars (g) | 8✓ | 10 |
| Protein / 100 cal | 4g | 5.1g✓ |
| Sodium / 100 cal | 210✓ | 226 |
Methodology. Nutrition is as published by Popeyes and McDonald’s, 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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