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Fried chicken wing, high protein and fat, fast food
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Popeyes chicken wing (35 g) has 102 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.5 g of carbs, 6.7 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 1.9 mg of B3 covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
102
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
3.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
6.7g
· 13% DV
Fat
6.3g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 14% · Protein 27% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.61 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% |
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 piece (medium) | 35 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 73 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 70 g | 203 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 105 g | 305 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 140 g | 406 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 175 g | 508 kcal |
| 10 piece (medium) | 350 g | 1015 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
Popeyes chicken wings are seasoned, and some versions are noticeably spicy. Heat and available flavors vary by country and menu, so ask which wing option is mildest if you prefer less spice.
Popeyes chicken wings are chicken pieces coated with seasoned breading and fried. The exact seasoning and preparation can differ across markets, but the crisp outer coating is a defining feature of this fast-food item.
Yes, Popeyes chicken wings are generally bone-in pieces. Eat around the bones and take care with small fragments; if serving them to a child, remove the meat from the bone and check it first.
A creamy ranch-style dip can balance the seasoning in Popeyes chicken wings, while a hot sauce adds more heat. Sauce options differ between locations, so choose based on the wing’s spice level and your preference.
Popeyes chicken wings are smaller, bone-in pieces, while tenders are strips of boneless chicken breast. Wings have meat around the bones and are typically eaten by hand; tenders are easier to dip and portion.
Yes, an air fryer is a good way to reheat Popeyes chicken wings while keeping the coating crisp. Arrange them in one layer and heat until hot throughout, checking often so the outside does not overbrown.
Popeyes chicken wings can be refrigerated in a covered container for three to four days. Put them away within two hours of serving, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
There is no single answer for every Popeyes location: halal sourcing and certification vary by country and restaurant. Check the current information for the specific branch or market rather than assuming all Popeyes chicken wings have the same status.
Popeyes chicken wings provide protein, but their fried coating also makes them a richer fast-food choice. They can fit occasionally in a varied diet; adding vegetables and choosing a modest portion makes the meal more balanced.
Yes, Popeyes chicken wings are fine to eat the next day if they were refrigerated promptly in a covered container. Reheat them until hot throughout, and discard any that sat at room temperature for too long.
Vitamins
B3
1.92mg · 12% DV
B6
0.12mg · 7% DV
B12
0.16µg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.75µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Sodium
234mg · 10% DV
Selenium
4.55µg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
56mg · 8% DV
Zinc
0.56mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
74mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 102 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 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.
Popeyes chicken wing is a fast-food chicken wing seasoned, coated and fried in the style served by Popeyes, the American restaurant chain. Its exterior is crisp while the meat inside stays tender and juicy, with a savoury, often spicy seasoning that works well with a dipping sauce.
It is commonly eaten as a snack or as part of a meal with sides such as fries, biscuits or coleslaw. The wing provides protein, but frying also makes it relatively high in fat. For a lighter meal, pair it with a salad or vegetables, or share a portion rather than making it the main part of the meal.
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 3
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.61g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.51g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.