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Fried chicken meal with fries and a beverage
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Popays 3-Piece Heart Menu (450 g) has 1040 calories. That works out to 231 calories per 100 g. It contains 88.6 g of carbs, 53.1 g of protein, 54.5 g of fat and 5.4 g of fiber. Its 68.4 µg of Selenium covers 124% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 450 g
1040
KCAL / 450G
Carbs
88.6g
· 32% DV
Protein
53.1g
· 106% DV
Fat
54.5g
· 70% DV
Fiber
5.4g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 20% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1040 kcal | |
| Total fat | 54.5 g | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 10.58 g | 53% |
| Trans fat | 0.36 g | |
| Sodium | 2295 mg | 100% |
| Total carbohydrate | 88.6 g | 32% |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Protein | 53.1 g | 106% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 450 g | 1040 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 85 g | 196 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 231 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 393 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 255 g | 589 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 350 g | 809 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 450 g | 1040 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 600 g | 1386 kcal |
Calculated from 231 calories per 100 g.
It comes with three pieces of fried chicken, fries and a beverage. The listed core meal does not specify a dipping sauce, so treat sauces as an extra rather than an included item.
The menu description confirms three pieces of chicken but does not specify their cuts or whether they contain bones. Ask the restaurant about the pieces available when ordering, especially if you need boneless chicken.
Drink choices depend on the restaurant’s available options. The menu includes a beverage, but the name alone does not identify a particular drink or promise that substitutions are available.
A dipping sauce is not specified among the menu’s listed components. The meal includes fried chicken, fries and a beverage; ask the restaurant whether sauce is supplied separately or can be added.
Refrigerate leftover chicken and fries promptly in a covered container and eat them within 3–4 days. Keep the beverage separate, and discard food that has been left at room temperature for too long.
Reheat the chicken and fries in an oven or air fryer until hot all the way through. This helps the coating stay crisper than microwaving; keep the beverage cold and do not reheat it.
You can freeze the chicken, but its coating may lose its crisp texture after thawing and reheating. Fries usually turn soft, so freezing them is less worthwhile; do not freeze the beverage.
Usually, yes: its typical medium serving is about 450 g and includes three chicken pieces, fries and a beverage. Appetite varies, but it is presented as a complete meal rather than a small snack.
No, it is better treated as an occasional meal than an everyday choice. It is an ultra-processed fried-chicken meal with fries; a homemade version with baked chicken and vegetables can be a lighter alternative.
Yes, but the breaded chicken, fries and sweetened drink options can affect blood sugar. Choosing water and considering the portion may help; someone following a personal diabetes meal plan should ask their clinician or dietitian.
Vitamins
B3
18.45mg · 115% DV
B6
1.13mg · 66% DV
B5
2.16mg · 43% DV
B12
0.95µg · 40% DV
Minerals
Selenium
68µg · 124% DV
Sodium
2295mg · 100% DV
Phosphorus
639mg · 91% DV
Copper
0.41mg · 46% DV
Potassium ⭐
963mg · 28% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 1040 calories in 1 serving (medium) (450 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
The Popays 3-Piece Heart Menu is a fast-food meal built around three pieces of fried chicken, served with fries and a beverage. It is a restaurant menu item rather than a single dish, and the exact drink may depend on the outlet or order.
It is typically eaten hot as a filling lunch or dinner, either at the restaurant or as takeaway. The crisp coating and tender chicken are paired with the salty, starchy fries, while the drink rounds out the meal. With both fried chicken and fries, it is relatively energy-dense; it provides 11.8 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter choice, have water and share some of the fries.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
10.58g
MONOUNSATURATED
23.31g
POLYUNSATURATED
13.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 34.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (34.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.