Is Popeyes better than KFC?

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 Popeyes more expensive 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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Do Popeyes use real chicken?

Popeyes boasts bonafide real chicken that is "marinated for at least 12 hours, then hand-battered, hand-breaded, and bursting with bold Louisiana flavor."
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Is Popeyes better?

Popeyes' version of the chicken sandwich is indisputably better than its predecessor. The chicken in the Popeyes sandwich is thicker and juicier (via Reader's Digest). The Takeout's side-by-side comparison found Popeyes' sandwich to have a better texture, and a more authentic and satisfying kick to its spicy version.
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What is the best food from Popeyes?

So take it from me, these are definitively the 11 best foods that Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has to offer.
  • Spicy Tenders.
  • French Fries. ...
  • Red Beans and Rice. ...
  • Chicken Waffle Tenders. ...
  • Mashed Potatoes. ...
  • Ghost Pepper Wings. ...
  • Cinnamon Apple Pie. ...
  • Chicken Po-boy. The Chicken Po-boy is pretty solid for a fast food sandwich. ...
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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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Where is Popeyes nicest?

The most coveted award it granted was its Gold Plate Award. The winner was restaurant #10923 in Chicago, Illinois, at 7430 Stony Island Ave.
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What is healthier KFC or 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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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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Is Popeyes 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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What oil is Popeyes chicken fried in?

Popeyes® goal is to source palm oil (both directly sourced and for all branded food products with greater than 1% palm oil or palm kernel oil as an ingredient) which is RSPO Mass Balance certified or covered by RSPO certification for its entire menu globally, per the brand's Palm Oil Sourcing Policy.
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Does Popeyes fry 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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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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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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What comes in a $5 box at Popeyes?

Available exclusively when you order ahead for pickup on Popeyes.com or via the brand's app, each $5 Big Box includes your choice of two pieces of mixed bone-in chicken or three tenders along with two regular sides and one biscuit for 5 bucks.
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Is Popeyes Chicken leg healthy?

Specifically, as Health Digest highlights in a piece about fast food items that are actually good for you, the leg is healthier than the rest. On the Popeyes nutritional chart, the leg boasts the least amount of calories of any of the Bonafide Chicken options, as well as the least fat, carbs, cholesterol, and sodium.
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Which is healthier Popeyes or Wendys?

Wendy's wasn't even in the running. Nutrition-wise, nearly all the sandwiches' fat and sodium counts were high. But fat-wise, Popeyes has 42 grams — nearly twice the amount of all others — and the highest amount of saturated fat at 14 grams. But it is, after all, a fried chicken sandwich.
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What is the healthiest thing at KFC?

Most Nutritious Option

For the healthiest dish at KFC, opt for the grilled chicken wings, which deliver 70 calories per wing thanks to the cooking method.
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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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Are Popeyes fries good?

French Fries

Popeyes fries are the best fast food fries, hands down. They have so much flavor and a solid crunch factor. They match perfectly with any dipping sauce or on their own.
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What is Popeyes Famous for?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., also known as Popeyes and formerly named Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits and Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken & Biscuits, is an American multinational chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants that was founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana and headquartered in Miami, Florida.
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Is Popeyes rice good?

The chain relies on its Cajun spices and flavor to carry their version of dirty rice, but it falls short of the real thing. The rice is fine, but it's not that flavorful on its own. It does contain some meat in its Cajun meat sauce, including ground chicken gizzards, but a lot of it is preservatives.
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