Wendy’s • High Protein Guide • Updated June 2026
High Protein Options at Wendy’s
Quick Answer: Wendy’s has 17 high protein options. The highest-protein option at Wendy’s is the Dave's Triple Cheeseburger with 70g protein (1090 cal). Top pick overall: the Grilled Chicken Sandwich (370 cal, 34g protein, Nom Score B).
17High Protein Options
46Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top High Protein Picks at Wendy’s
1
B
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Cal
370
Prot
34g
Sod
810
Sug
8g
Contains: WheatSoyEgg
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Premium Bun: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Enzymes, Maltodextrins, Modified Food Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), Starch, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Fava Bean), Wheat Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Maltodextrins. CONTAINS: WHEAT.
Grilled Chicken Breast: Chicken Breast, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Natural Flavors, Corn Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Spices, Dehydrated Garlic Powder, Dehydrated Onion Powder, Paprika, Gum Arabic, Yeast Extract, Canola Oil, Sodium Citrate, Sugar), Potato Starch, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: SOY.
Tomato: Tomato.
Smoky Honey Mustard: Soybean Oil, Dijon Mustard (Water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, White Wine, Fruit Pectin, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Sugar, Spice), Water, Sugar, Honey, Tomato Paste, Brown Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Corn Syrup, Dehydrated Garlic, Natural Smoke Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Dehydrated Onion, Oleoresin Rosemary, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Spice, Tamarind, Oleoresin Turmeric. CONTAINS: EGG, SOY.
Spring Mix: Spring Mix.
2
B
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Cal
500
Prot
28g
Sod
990
Sug
5g
Contains: WheatEgg
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Premium Bun: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Enzymes, Maltodextrins, Modified Food Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), Starch, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Fava Bean), Wheat Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Maltodextrins. CONTAINS: WHEAT.
Spicy Chicken Breast: Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning [Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Modified Potato Starch, Spice (Including Celery Seed and Mustard), Gum Arabic, Spice Extractives, Paprika, Extractives of Paprika, and Extractives of Turmeric]. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Lentil Flour, Spice, Wheat Gluten, Yellow Corn Flour, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Spice Extractives and Extractives of Paprika. Breading Set in Vegetable Oil. Cooked in Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil, Vegetable Oil [May Contain One or More of the Following: Canola, Corn, or Cottonseed], Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane [Anti-Foaming Agent]). CONTAINS: WHEAT.
Lettuce: Lettuce.
Tomato: Tomato.
Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: EGG.
3
B
Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap
Cal
420
Prot
27g
Sod
1230
Sug
2g
Contains: WheatSoyEggMilk
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Flour Tortilla: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Blend Of Vegetable Oils (Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil), Glycerin, Potato Starch With Monoglycerides, Contains 2% or less of the following: Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Sugar, Calcium Propionate (Preservative), Fumaric Acid, L-Cysteine. CONTAINS: WHEAT.
Grilled Chicken: Chicken Breast with Rib Meat and Water. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Modified Food Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Gum Arabic, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phosphates, Dextrose, Canola Oil, Grill Flavor (from Sunflower Oil), Extractives of Turmeric. CONTAINS: SOY.
Lettuce: Lettuce.
Ranch Sauce: Soybean Oil, Buttermilk, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Sugar, Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Modified Cornstarch, Xanthan Gum, Dehydrated Onion, Spice, Yeast Extract, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate Added as Preservatives, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added to Protect Flavor. CONTAINS: EGG, MILK.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Potato Starch (Added to Prevent Caking), Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor). CONTAINS: MILK.
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Grilled Chicken SandwichNom’s Top Pick
Grilled. Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Wheat, Soy, Egg
Contains: WheatSoyEgg
Premium Bun: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Enzymes, Maltodextrins, Modified Food Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), Starch, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Fava Bean), Wheat Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Maltodextrins. CONTAINS: WHEAT.. Grilled Chicken Breast: Chicken Breast, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Natural Flavors, Corn Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Spices, Dehydrated Garlic Powder, Dehydrated Onion Powder, Paprika, Gum Arabic, Yeast Extract, Canola Oil, Sodium Citrate, Sugar), Potato Starch, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: SOY.. Tomato: Tomato.. Smoky Honey Mustard: Soybean Oil, Dijon Mustard (Water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, White Wine, Fruit Pectin, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Sugar, Spice), Water, Sugar, Honey, Tomato Paste, Brown Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Corn Syrup, Dehydrated Garlic, Natural Smoke Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Dehydrated Onion, Oleoresin Rosemary, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Spice, Tamarind, Oleoresin Turmeric. CONTAINS: EGG, SOY.. Spring Mix: Spring Mix.
B
370
34g
36g
810mg
2
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Wheat, Egg
Contains: WheatEgg
Premium Bun: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Enzymes, Maltodextrins, Modified Food Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), Starch, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Fava Bean), Wheat Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Maltodextrins. CONTAINS: WHEAT.. Spicy Chicken Breast: Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning [Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Modified Potato Starch, Spice (Including Celery Seed and Mustard), Gum Arabic, Spice Extractives, Paprika, Extractives of Paprika, and Extractives of Turmeric]. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Lentil Flour, Spice, Wheat Gluten, Yellow Corn Flour, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Spice Extractives and Extractives of Paprika. Breading Set in Vegetable Oil. Cooked in Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil, Vegetable Oil [May Contain One or More of the Following: Canola, Corn, or Cottonseed], Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane [Anti-Foaming Agent]). CONTAINS: WHEAT.. Lettuce: Lettuce.. Tomato: Tomato.. Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: EGG.
B
500
28g
51g
990mg
3
Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap
Grilled. Great sugar & protein. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat, Soy, Egg, Milk
Contains: WheatSoyEggMilk
Flour Tortilla: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Blend Of Vegetable Oils (Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil), Glycerin, Potato Starch With Monoglycerides, Contains 2% or less of the following: Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Sugar, Calcium Propionate (Preservative), Fumaric Acid, L-Cysteine. CONTAINS: WHEAT.. Grilled Chicken: Chicken Breast with Rib Meat and Water. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Modified Food Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Gum Arabic, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phosphates, Dextrose, Canola Oil, Grill Flavor (from Sunflower Oil), Extractives of Turmeric. CONTAINS: SOY.. Lettuce: Lettuce.. Ranch Sauce: Soybean Oil, Buttermilk, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Sugar, Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Modified Cornstarch, Xanthan Gum, Dehydrated Onion, Spice, Yeast Extract, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate Added as Preservatives, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added to Protect Flavor. CONTAINS: EGG, MILK.. Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Potato Starch (Added to Prevent Caking), Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor). CONTAINS: MILK.
B
420
27g
41g
1230mg
4
Cobb Salad
Whole food salad. Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Contains: EggMilkSoyWheat
Cobb Salad Blend: Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Egg (Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Modified Corn Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch, Salt, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum), Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color], Potato Starch Added to Prevent Caking, Natamycin [A Natural Mold Inhibitor]), Spring Mix. CONTAINS: EGG, MILK.. Grilled Chicken: Chicken Breast with Rib Meat and Water. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Modified Food Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Gum Arabic, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phosphates, Dextrose, Canola Oil, Grill Flavor (from Sunflower Oil), Extractives of Turmeric. CONTAINS: SOY.. Applewood Smoked Bacon: Bacon cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.. Ranch Dressing: Soybean Oil, Water, Buttermilk, Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Contains 2% or Less of: Sugar, Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onion, Spice, Yeast Extract, Monosodium Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Calcium Disodium EDTA (Added to Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: EGG, MILK.. Crispy Onions: Onions, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Safflower, and/or Canola), Salt. CONTAINS: WHEAT.
B
680
37g
19g
1340mg
5
Classic Chicken Sandwich
Great sat fat. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat, Egg
Contains: WheatEgg
Premium Bun: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Enzymes, Maltodextrins, Modified Food Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), Starch, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Fava Bean), Wheat Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Maltodextrins. CONTAINS: WHEAT.. Classic Chicken Breast: Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning [Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Spices (including Celery Seed), Natural Flavors, Chicken Broth, Chicken Fat, Citric Acid, Cooked Chicken, Grill Flavor (from Sunflower Oil)], Modified Potato Starch, Sodium Phosphates. Battered and Breaded with: Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Lactic Acid, Extractives of Turmeric. Breading Set in Vegetable Oil. Cooked in Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil, Vegetable Oil [May Contain One or More of the Following: Canola, Corn, or Cottonseed], Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane [Anti-Foaming Agent]). CONTAINS: WHEAT.. Lettuce: Lettuce.. Tomato: Tomato.. Crinkle Cut Pickles: Cucumber, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80 and Turmeric.. Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: EGG.
B
490
28g
49g
1450mg
6
Double Stack
Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy
Contains: WheatMilkSoy
Sandwich Bun: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Colors (Annatto and Turmeric), Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Cultured Wheat Flour, Dextrin, Dough Conditioners (Contains One or More of the Following: Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Calcium Iodate, Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Sulfate, Datem, Distilled Monoglycerides, Enzymes, Ethoxylated Monoglycerides and Diglycerides, Monoglycerides and/or Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate [SSL]), Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Wheat Flour, Whole Grain Corn Flour, Yeast Foods (Contains One or More of the Following: Ammonium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate). CONTAINS: WHEAT.. Hamburger Patty (2): Ground Beef, Salt.. American Cheese Slice (2): Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Contains 2% or less of Apocarotenal and Beta Carotene (Color), Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY.. Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavoring, Spices, Onion Powder.
C
440
26g
26g
710mg
7
Dave’s Double Cheeseburger
Great sugar & protein. Watch the portion. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy, Egg
Contains: WheatMilkSoyEgg
Premium Bun: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Enzymes, Maltodextrins, Modified Food Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), Starch, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Fava Bean), Wheat Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Maltodextrins. CONTAINS: WHEAT.. Hamburger Patty (2): Ground Beef, Salt.. American Cheese Slice (2): Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Contains 2% or less of Apocarotenal and Beta Carotene (Color), Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY.. Lettuce: Lettuce.. Tomato: Tomato.. Crinkle Cut Pickles: Cucumber, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80 and Turmeric.. Sweet Onion: Onion.. Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: EGG.. Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavoring, Spices, Onion Powder.
C
810
49g
39g
1190mg
8
Bacon Double Stack
Great protein. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy
Contains: WheatMilkSoy
Sandwich Bun: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Colors (Annatto and Turmeric), Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Cultured Wheat Flour, Dextrin, Dough Conditioners (Contains One or More of the Following: Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Calcium Iodate, Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Sulfate, Datem, Distilled Monoglycerides, Enzymes, Ethoxylated Monoglycerides and Diglycerides, Monoglycerides and/or Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate [SSL]), Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Wheat Flour, Whole Grain Corn Flour, Yeast Foods (Contains One or More of the Following: Ammonium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate). CONTAINS: WHEAT.. Hamburger Patty (2): Ground Beef, Salt.. American Cheese Slice (2): Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Contains 2% or less of Apocarotenal and Beta Carotene (Color), Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY.. Applewood Smoked Bacon: Bacon cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.. Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavoring, Spices, Onion Powder.
C
480
29g
26g
840mg
9
Dave’s Single Cheeseburger
Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy, Egg
Contains: WheatMilkSoyEgg
Premium Bun: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Enzymes, Maltodextrins, Modified Food Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), Starch, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Fava Bean), Wheat Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Maltodextrins. CONTAINS: WHEAT.. Hamburger Patty: Ground Beef, Salt.. American Cheese Slice: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Contains 2% or less of Apocarotenal and Beta Carotene (Color), Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY.. Lettuce: Lettuce.. Tomato: Tomato.. Crinkle Cut Pickles: Cucumber, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80 and Turmeric.. Sweet Onion: Onion.. Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: EGG.. Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavoring, Spices, Onion Powder.
C
570
29g
38g
1020mg
10
4 Piece Chicken Tenders
Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat
Contains: Wheat
Chicken Tender: Chicken Tender Breast Strips with Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning (Corn Maltodextrin, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Chicken Broth, Chicken Fat, Garlic Powder, Spices, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Natural Flavor [Including Extractives of Celery]), Modified Food Starch, Sodium Phosphates. Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Food Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Contains 2% or less of Spices, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Wheat Gluten, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Extractives of Turmeric, Extractives of Paprika. Breading Set in Vegetable Oil. Cooked in Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Canola, Corn and/or Cottonseed), Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane (To Reduce Foaming). CONTAINS: WHEAT.
C
560
44g
29g
1390mg
The Nom Score read
Of the 17 high protein options at Wendy’s, the Grilled Chicken Sandwich rates highest — Nom Score B (72/100), on 370 calories, 34g protein, and 810mg sodium. The Dave's Double Cheeseburger carries the most protein at 49g. Most come from the Chicken menu (5 of 10). Protein ranges 26–49g across the picks. Figures are computed from Wendy’s’ published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at Wendy’s don’t meet high protein criteria:
Bacon, Egg & Swiss Croissant
only 18g protein (min 20)
Medium Chocolate Frosty
only 13g protein (min 20)
Medium Vanilla Frosty
only 12g protein (min 20)
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
only 14g protein (min 20)
Small Chili
only 16g protein (min 20)
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order High Protein at Wendy’s
The Baconator (57g protein) and Dave’s Double (49g) top the burgers; the Grilled Chicken Sandwich has 34g for 370 calories
A 4-piece order of Chicken Tenders gives 44g protein; the Cobb Salad has 37g
Order a Double Stack (26g protein, 440 cal) for budget protein; skip the 4g-protein fries
FAQ
Common questions about high protein at Wendy’s
Is Wendy’s good for high protein diets?
Yes — Wendy’s has 17 high protein options, topped by the Grilled Chicken Sandwich (Nom Score B).
What’s the best high protein option at Wendy’s?
The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is the best choice with 370 calories, 34g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the highest-protein item at Wendy’s?
The highest-protein option at Wendy’s is the Dave's Triple Cheeseburger with 70g protein (1090 cal).
What’s the best high-protein, low-calorie option at Wendy’s?
For protein without the calories, the Grilled Chicken Sandwich is the pick — 34g protein in 370 calories (Nom Score B).
How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs
sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance.
Data comes from Wendy’s’ published nutrition information.
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