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Wendy’s • Vegan Guide • Updated June 2026

Vegan Options at Wendy’s

Quick Answer: Yes — Wendy’s has 5 vegan options. The top pick by Nom Score is the Plain Baked Potato (270 cal, 7g protein, Nom Score A).

5Vegan Options
46Total Analyzed
ABest Grade
Top rated

Top Vegan Picks at Wendy’s

1
A
Plain Baked Potato
Cal
270
Prot
7g
Sod
40
Sug
3g
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Potato: Potato.
2
B
Medium French Fries
Cal
350
Prot
5g
Sod
620
Sug
0g
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Natural-Cut French Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following Oils: Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower, Corn), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (To Maintain Natural Color). 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]). Seasoned With Sea Salt.
Sea Salt: Sea Salt.
3
B
Small French Fries
Cal
260
Prot
4g
Sod
470
Sug
0g
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Natural-Cut French Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following Oils: Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower, Corn), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (To Maintain Natural Color). 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]). Seasoned With Sea Salt.
Sea Salt: Sea Salt.
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Plain Baked PotatoNom’s Top Pick
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.
Potato: Potato.
A
270
7g
61g
40mg
2
Medium French Fries
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Sea-salted, skin-on
Natural-Cut French Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following Oils: Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower, Corn), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (To Maintain Natural Color). 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]). Seasoned With Sea Salt.. Sea Salt: Sea Salt.
B
350
5g
47g
620mg
3
Small French Fries
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Sea-salted, skin-on
Natural-Cut French Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following Oils: Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower, Corn), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (To Maintain Natural Color). 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]). Seasoned With Sea Salt.. Sea Salt: Sea Salt.
B
260
4g
35g
470mg
4
Large French Fries
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Sea-salted, skin-on
Natural-Cut French Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following Oils: Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower, Corn), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (To Maintain Natural Color). 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]). Seasoned With Sea Salt.. Sea Salt: Sea Salt.
B
470
7g
63g
830mg
5
Apple Slices
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on protein.
Apple Slices: Apples, Calcium Ascorbate (To Maintain Freshness and Color).
B
35
0g
8g
0mg
The Nom Score read

The Plain Baked Potato tops Wendy’s’ 5 vegan options — Nom Score A (97/100) on 270 calories, 7g protein, and 40mg sodium. The lightest is the Apple Slices, at 35 calories. Every pick sits on the Sides menu. Protein ranges 0–7g across the picks. Figures are computed from Wendy’s’ published nutrition data (June 2026).

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What to Avoid

These items at Wendy’s don’t meet vegan criteria:

!
Breakfast Baconator
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention pork
!
Baconator
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention beef
!
Bacon, Egg & Swiss Croissant
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention bacon
!
Medium Chocolate Frosty
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention milk
!
Medium Vanilla Frosty
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention milk
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Pro Tips: How to Order Vegan at Wendy’s

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Ask about vegan cheese and sour cream alternatives
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Request no cheese, sour cream, or mayo on items
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Choose items with beans, rice, and vegetables as the base
FAQ

Common questions about vegan at Wendy’s

Is Wendy’s good for vegan diets?

Wendy’s has 5 vegan options; the best is the Plain Baked Potato (Nom Score A). For more variety, Starbucks has 14 vegan options.

What’s the best vegan option at Wendy’s?

The Plain Baked Potato is the best choice with 270 calories, 7g protein, and a Nom Score of A.

What is the highest-protein item at Wendy’s?

The highest-protein option at Wendy’s is the Plain Baked Potato with 7g protein (270 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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Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Wendy’s’ official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

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