Wendy’s • Low Sodium Guide • Updated June 2026
The Lowest-Sodium Options at Wendy’s
Quick Answer: Wendy’s has 13 low sodium options. The best — and the lowest-sodium — is the 4 Piece French Toast Sticks (330 cal, 11g protein, Nom Score B). Every pick here is 600mg of sodium or less; the FDA’s official “low sodium” label means 140mg or less, so we mark how close each gets in the table below.
13Low Sodium Options
46Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top Low Sodium Picks at Wendy’s
1
B
4 Piece French Toast Sticks
Cal
330
Prot
11g
Sod
360
Sug
8g
Contains: WheatEggMilkSoySesame
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French Toast Sticks Bread: Bread (Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Dough Conditioners [Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Enzymes], Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Propionate [Preservative], DATEM, Corn Flour, Calcium Sulfate, Soy Lecithin, Spice and Coloring, Potassium Iodate, Sesame Flour). CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY, SESAME.
Egg Batter: Whole Eggs, Sugar, Water, Whey, Whole Milk Powder, Brown Sugar Vanilla Flavor [Natural flavors, Brown Sugar], Salt, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid. CONTAINS: EGG, MILK.
Syrup: Corn Syrup, Water, Brown Sugar, Glycerin, Maple Syrup, Contains less than 1% of Natural Flavors, Salt, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sugar, Glucono-Delta-Lactone, Propylene Glycol Alginate.
2
B
Jr. Hamburger
Cal
270
Prot
14g
Sod
430
Sug
5g
Contains: Wheat
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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: Ground Beef, Salt.
Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavoring, Spices, Onion Powder.
3
C
6 Piece Chicken Nuggets
Cal
250
Prot
13g
Sod
510
Sug
0g
Contains: Wheat
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Chicken Nuggets: Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Sodium Phosphates, Salt. Battered And Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Water, Bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Dextrose, Yellow Corn Flour, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid, Yeast, Spice Extractives, And Xanthan Gum. Breading Set In Soybean Or 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.
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
4 Piece French Toast SticksNom’s Top Pick
Great portion. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Soy, Sesame
Contains: WheatEggMilkSoySesame
French Toast Sticks Bread: Bread (Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Dough Conditioners [Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Enzymes], Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Propionate [Preservative], DATEM, Corn Flour, Calcium Sulfate, Soy Lecithin, Spice and Coloring, Potassium Iodate, Sesame Flour). CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY, SESAME.. Egg Batter: Whole Eggs, Sugar, Water, Whey, Whole Milk Powder, Brown Sugar Vanilla Flavor [Natural flavors, Brown Sugar], Salt, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid. CONTAINS: EGG, MILK.. Syrup: Corn Syrup, Water, Brown Sugar, Glycerin, Maple Syrup, Contains less than 1% of Natural Flavors, Salt, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sugar, Glucono-Delta-Lactone, Propylene Glycol Alginate.
B
330
11g
33g
360mg
light
2
Jr. Hamburger
Contains trans fat. Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat
Contains: Wheat
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: Ground Beef, Salt.. Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavoring, Spices, Onion Powder.
B
270
14g
25g
430mg
moderate
3
6 Piece Chicken Nuggets
Processed meat. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat
Contains: Wheat
Chicken Nuggets: Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Sodium Phosphates, Salt. Battered And Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Water, Bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Dextrose, Yellow Corn Flour, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid, Yeast, Spice Extractives, And Xanthan Gum. Breading Set In Soybean Or 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.
C
250
13g
14g
510mg
moderate
4
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Deep fried. Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat, Egg
Contains: WheatEgg
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.. Crispy Chicken Patty: Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphates. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Water, Bleached Wheat Flour, Rice Flour, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Yeast, Spice Extractives, Extractives Of Paprika, And Extractives Of Celery. Breading Set In Vegetable Oil, Cooked In Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Canola, Corn Or Cottonseed), Hydrogenated Soybean Oil And Dimethylpolysiloxane (Anti-Foaming Agent). CONTAINS: WHEAT.. Lettuce: Lettuce.. Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: EGG.
C
330
14g
32g
590mg
moderate
The Nom Score read
Wendy’s’ 13 low sodium options are led by the 4 Piece French Toast Sticks: Nom Score B (78/100), 330 calories, 11g protein, and 360mg sodium. The Jr. Hamburger carries the most protein at 14g. The lightest is the 6 Piece Chicken Nuggets, at 250 calories. Most come from the Chicken menu (2 of 4). Sodium runs 360–590mg across the picks. None clear the FDA’s 140mg “low sodium” line, but all stay at or under 600mg. 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 low sodium criteria:
Breakfast Baconator
1750mg sodium (max 600)
Baconator
1540mg sodium (max 600)
Bacon, Egg & Swiss Croissant
890mg sodium (max 600)
Son of Baconator
1270mg sodium (max 600)
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
1260mg sodium (max 600)
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order Low Sodium at Wendy’s
Skip the cheese, which often adds 200-400mg sodium
Ask for no salt on grilled items when possible
Choose fresh salsa over prepared sauces
FAQ
Common questions about low sodium at Wendy’s
Is Wendy’s good for low sodium diets?
Yes — Wendy’s has 13 low sodium options, topped by the 4 Piece French Toast Sticks (Nom Score B).
What’s the best low sodium option at Wendy’s?
The 4 Piece French Toast Sticks is the best choice with 330 calories, 11g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the lowest-sodium item at Wendy’s?
The lowest-sodium option at Wendy’s is the 4 Piece French Toast Sticks with 360mg sodium (330 cal).
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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