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Popeyes Leg - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
13

Leg

Popeyes - Leg has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 3.28g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 22.95 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 13, for Popeyes - Leg, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein41%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs6%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Sodium426.2 mg17.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.3 g1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23 g45.9%Top 10%Very High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.1 g20.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3.3 g16.4%Mid 40%Average

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 70 mg 23.3%

Sodium 260 mg 10.8%

Total Carbohydrates 2 g 0.7%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 14 g 28%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://calorielab.com/restaurants/popeyes/leg/29/3116 Embed Table:

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