Is KFC or Popeyes better?

While Popeyes does consistently delivery stronger flavors, if you prefer the simpler flavors of KFC, there isn't too much difference in price. Overall, two restaurants are similarly priced and you can expect the same value from both, so we're calling this one a tie.
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Is KFC healthier than Popeyes?

Popeye's Breasts pack in the most salt, with 1330 mg of sodium (nearly a day's worth) in every 440-calorie breast, and KFC's Extra Crispy Breast isn't far behind, with 1140 mg sodium per 490-calorie breast. Both have nearly as much fat as protein, with a carb content close to that of a serving of pasta.
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Is Popeyes more popular than KFC?

Hollis Johnson With 2014 US sales topping $4.2 billion, KFC is second only to Chick-fil-A in the fast-food chicken segment. But its largest competitor, Popeyes, is closing in, coming in at No. 3 on the fast-food-chicken list at $2.4 billion in US sales.
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Is Popeyes cheaper than KFC?

3-Piece Bonafide Combo – Popeyes

You get three pieces of fried chicken, a biscuit, and a side for less than $7. Up next to KFC's $5 Fill Up, it might seem pricey, but Popeyes fried chicken is some of the best, so it's definitely worth it.
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Is Popeyes good quality?

After finishing our taste test, there was no doubt in our mind that Popeyes was the champion. Their chicken had the best crunch, flavor, and tenderness. We also had a clear loser — KFC. Their chicken was dry, and their batter bland.
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Is Popeyes chicken unhealthy?

Popeyes chicken is definitely unhealthy

But when it comes to Popeyes, there's bad news for fans — it's particularly bad. Let's take just a few examples, starting with their chicken sandwich. One of Popeyes' new and insanely popular sandwiches comes with a shocking 690 calories, 42 grams of fat, and 1,443 mg of sodium.
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What's so special about Popeyes?

The superior crispiness of Popeyes chicken is undeniable

Popeyes can guarantee you some crispy chicken. The crisp factor is undeniably one of their signature menu item's biggest selling points. It's certainly crispier than perhaps one of its biggest competitors, Chick-fil-A.
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Who has better fries KFC or Popeyes?

KFC's fry is more of a classic take that's salty, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Popeyes has smaller fries, but the textures weren't too far from each other. I liked Popeyes' fry seasoning more, though, so I had Popeyes with a 6.9-6.6 edge. A nice win there.
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Is Chick-fil-A better than Popeyes?

Popeyes tastes better than Chick-fil-A

Popeyes had shamelessly copied Chick-fil-A, and the chicken sandwich wars were on. While Popeyes doesn't get any points for originality with this move, they scored where it counts — in taste. Popeyes' version of the chicken sandwich is indisputably better than its predecessor.
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Is Chick-fil-A or KFC better?

Our KFC sandwich weighed 90% more than Chick-fil-A but officially has only 50% more calories. The KFC sandwich is fattier than Chick-fil-A, and because fat contains more calories that protein and carbs, it's tempting to conclude that our sandwiches didn't match the official calorie count.
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Who has the healthiest fried chicken?

1. Church's Chicken Original Leg: “This has fewest calories and is the most 'naturally-occurring' product on the list, meaning the leg isn't overly-adulterated, except with the addition of some flour and a lot of salt,” Hunnes explains.
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Who has better mashed potatoes Popeyes or KFC?

We tried mashed potatoes from six different fast-food restaurants. We tried Popeyes, El Pollo Loco, Culver's, Church's Chicken, KFC, and Boston Market. The winner was Boston Market.
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Who has better coleslaw KFC or Popeyes?

The folks at Business Insider gave Popeye's Coleslaw a win for their tangy, sweet side dish in a head to head with Kentucky Fried Chicken. Even if you are a KFC Coleslaw diehard fan, it's hard to deny that Popeye's has a deliciously sweet and creamy coleslaw.
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Is Popeyes more unhealthy than KFC?

While neither sandwich should be considered healthy, Popeyes' appears to be the bigger nutrition bomb, clocking in at 690 calories versus Chick-fil-A's 440 calories. KFC also released a new item that quickly sold out: a plant-based chicken from Beyond Meat.
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Is Popeyes junk food?

Popeyes Handcrafted Tenders are battered and deep-fried. They also contain trans fats, which are inflammatory and may increase the risk of heart disease and obesity.
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What is the number 1 healthiest fast-food restaurant?

Leading the way as one of the healthiest fast food restaurants is, drum roll, please—Taco Bell!
  • Reduced sodium across the menu by 15 percent since 2008, with a push to have a total 25 percent reduction by 2025.
  • Removed artificial flavors and colors and replaced them with natural alternatives.
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Is Chick-fil-A real chicken?

Our Chicken

As the nation's largest chicken chain, we take chicken seriously. Chick-fil-A sources 100% real, whole, boneless breast of chicken that has never been ground or separated, and that contains no fillers or added steroids or hormones*.
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Why are Popeyes chicken sandwiches so good?

Popeyes uses a "buttery brioche bun" for its sandwich, according to Reader's Digest. This goes against the standard bun of most fast food chicken sandwiches and helps to give the bread a slightly sweeter flavor.
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Which is better McDonald's or Chick-fil-A?

The results are in and Chick-fil-A wins big (again) with a score of 83, and McDonald's pulls in last, scoring 70, according to findings recently released by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI).
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What is the most popular fast food restaurant?

McDonald's is the world's largest fast-food restaurant chain and one of the best-known brand names. The company has more than 39,000 locations in about 100 countries.
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Which fast-food has the healthiest fries?

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  • Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries. ...
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  • Arby's Curly Fries (*Snack Size) ...
  • Burger King French Fries (*Value Size) ...
  • McDonald's World Famous Fries.
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Who makes the best French fries?

1. Wendy's. The honor of the best overall french fry goes to Wendy's. These fries were made with unpeeled potatoes, so there was a little bit of potato skin at the end of each fry for texture.
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Is Popeyes chicken Black Owned?

In the 80s, more than a fifth of the restaurant's franchises were owned by black entrepreneurs. In the 90s, Popeyes took out prominent ads in magazines like Black Enterprise. In recent decades, the company has continued to rely on black neighborhoods for consumers, employees, and franchisees.
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Is Popeyes hand slaughtered?

But according to court documents filed by the franchisees, throughout September and October, Popeyes stopped or threatened to discontinue the hand-slaughtered supply – which they are responsible for arranging – only to reinstate it later due to complaints and legal action.
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Is Popeyes chicken fried in lard?

According to Sonia, they're using vegetable oil, but 5 days earlier Patti says “beef tallow” Popeyes' fries the way things are supposed to be fried, in LARD! None of this we-pretend-to-be-healthy-but-really-crazy-bad-for-you soybean oil.
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