Restaurants
Wendy'sMenu Calories & Nutrition
Wendy's is best known for its fresh, never-frozen square beef patties, and its core burgers are some of the most-logged fast-food items in any tracker. The menu spans light options like a plain Jr. Hamburger or a chili up to the Baconator and Dave's Triple, so where you land depends heavily on the build. Sides matter just as much as the burger — swapping fries for a plain baked potato or a small chili can cut a couple hundred calories from a combo.
How to track Wendy's accurately
- Wendy's burger numbers are for the standard build, which includes mayo, ketchup, and cheese where applicable. Removing mayo from a Dave's Single or Baconator saves roughly 90-100 calories.
- The plain baked potato (about 270 calories) is the lightest 'real food' side — far lighter than medium fries (~420) and full of fiber and potassium. Add sour cream or cheese and the math changes fast.
- Chili is an underrated tracking-friendly choice: a small is about 240 calories with 15g of protein and 6g of fiber, making it one of the most filling low-calorie items on the menu.
- Frosty desserts are deceptively logged — a small Frosty is about 340 calories. The Junior size (~200) is a better fit if you want the treat without blowing the budget.
- Grilled chicken sandwiches and the Grilled Chicken Wrap are the leanest mains; breaded and spicy chicken sandwiches run 80-150 calories higher because of the fried coating.
Burgers
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave's Single | 590 | 34g | 39g | 34g |
| Dave's Double | 840 | 56g | 40g | 51g |
| Dave's Triple | 1090 | 78g | 40g | 69g |
| Baconator | 950 | 60g | 39g | 62g |
| Son of Baconator | 660 | 38g | 36g | 41g |
| Jr. Hamburger | 250 | 13g | 25g | 11g |
| Jr. Cheeseburger | 290 | 15g | 26g | 14g |
| Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger | 380 | 19g | 26g | 23g |
| Bacon Double Stack | 410 | 24g | 26g | 24g |
| Pretzel Baconator | 1010 | 60g | 49g | 64g |
Chicken
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 500 | 30g | 48g | 21g |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | 490 | 28g | 49g | 21g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 360 | 34g | 38g | 9g |
| Spicy Chicken Wrap | 350 | 16g | 30g | 19g |
| Grilled Chicken Wrap | 260 | 18g | 24g | 11g |
| Chicken Nuggets (6 pc) | 270 | 13g | 11g | 19g |
| Spicy Chicken Nuggets (6 pc) | 280 | 13g | 12g | 19g |
| Chicken Nuggets (10 pc) | 450 | 22g | 18g | 31g |
Sides
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fries (Medium) | 420 | 5g | 56g | 20g |
| Plain Baked Potato | 270 | 7g | 61g | 0g |
| Sour Cream & Chive Baked Potato | 320 | 8g | 62g | 5g |
| Chili (Small) | 240 | 15g | 23g | 11g |
| Chili (Large) | 350 | 23g | 33g | 16g |
| Apple Bites | 35 | 0g | 9g | 0g |
Salads
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pecan Chicken Salad (Full) | 560 | 38g | 41g | 30g |
| Taco Salad (Full) | 660 | 35g | 49g | 36g |
Breakfast
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Baconator | 730 | 34g | 38g | 49g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 600 | 21g | 38g | 41g |
| Seasoned Potatoes | 290 | 4g | 35g | 16g |
Desserts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Frosty (Small) | 340 | 8g | 56g | 9g |
| Vanilla Frosty (Small) | 340 | 8g | 56g | 8g |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a Wendy's Dave's Single?
A Dave's Single (quarter-pound beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, ketchup, and mayo) has about 590 calories, with roughly 34g protein, 39g carbs, and 34g fat. Ordering it without mayo drops it to about 500.
How many calories are in a Wendy's Baconator?
A Baconator has about 950 calories, with roughly 60g protein and 62g fat. It's two beef patties, six strips of bacon, cheese, ketchup, and mayo — one of the highest-calorie items on the standard menu.
What is the healthiest side at Wendy's?
A plain baked potato is about 270 calories with 7g of protein, 7g of fiber, and almost no fat — the most nutritious filling side. A small chili (about 240 calories, 15g protein) is the next best swap for fries, which run about 420 calories for a medium.
How many calories are in a Wendy's Frosty?
A small chocolate Frosty is about 340 calories with 53g of sugar. The Junior Frosty is about 200 calories, and a medium runs around 470.