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Item head to head · Updated June 2026

Spicy Chicken Sandwich vs Spicy Deluxe McCrispy: Which Is Healthier?

Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Popeyes
Avg C 56/100
Spicy Deluxe McCrispy
McDonald’s
Avg C 60/100

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).

The numbers

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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Common questions

Frequently asked

Is the Spicy Chicken Sandwich or the Spicy Deluxe McCrispy healthier?
By the Nom Score, the Spicy Deluxe McCrispy is the healthier of the two, scoring 60/100 (a C) versus the Spicy Chicken Sandwich’s 56 (a C).
How many calories are in a Spicy Chicken Sandwich vs a Spicy Deluxe McCrispy?
The Spicy Chicken Sandwich (Popeyes) has 700 calories; the Spicy Deluxe McCrispy (McDonald’s) has 530.
Which has more protein, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich or the Spicy Deluxe McCrispy?
The Spicy Chicken Sandwich has more — 28g versus 27g.

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