The healthiest main at Wendy's right now is the 4 Piece French Toast Sticks — Nom Score B (330 calories, 11g protein, 360mg sodium).

The chain

About Wendy's

Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy’s in Columbus, Ohio in 1969, naming it after his daughter Melinda Lou, nicknamed “Wendy.” The chain built its identity on square, fresh-never-frozen beef patties that hang over the edge of the bun.

Founded
1969
HQ
Dublin, Ohio

All 46 items

Full menu, graded

A
Plain Baked Potato
Cal270
Protein7g
Sodium40
Sugar3g
A
Sour Cream & Chives Baked Potato
Cal310
Protein8g
Sodium55
Sugar4g
A
Bacon & Cheese Baked Potato
Cal440
Protein17g
Sodium610
Sugar4g
B
4 Piece French Toast Sticks
Cal330
Protein11g
Sodium360
Sugar8g
B
Medium French Fries
Cal350
Protein5g
Sodium620
Sugar0g
B
Cheese Baked Potato
Cal450
Protein15g
Sodium710
Sugar4g
B
Small French Fries
Cal260
Protein4g
Sodium470
Sugar0g
B
Large French Fries
Cal470
Protein7g
Sodium830
Sugar0g
B
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Cal370
Protein34g
Sodium810
Sugar8g
B
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Cal500
Protein28g
Sodium990
Sugar5g
B
Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap
Cal420
Protein27g
Sodium1230
Sugar2g
B
Apple Slices
Cal35
Protein0g
Sodium0
Sugar6g
B
Cobb Salad
Cal680
Protein37g
Sodium1340
Sugar5g
B
Classic Chicken Sandwich
Cal490
Protein28g
Sodium1450
Sugar5g
B
Jr. Hamburger
Cal270
Protein14g
Sodium430
Sugar5g
C
Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger (JBC)
Cal390
Protein19g
Sodium660
Sugar5g
C
Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe
Cal360
Protein16g
Sodium620
Sugar6g
C
Double Stack
Cal440
Protein26g
Sodium710
Sugar6g
C
Dave's Double Cheeseburger
Cal810
Protein49g
Sodium1190
Sugar8g
C
10 Piece Chicken Nuggets
Cal420
Protein22g
Sodium850
Sugar0g
C
Bacon, Egg & Cheese English Muffin
Cal370
Protein17g
Sodium790
Sugar4g
C
Bacon Double Stack
Cal480
Protein29g
Sodium840
Sugar6g
C
6 Piece Chicken Nuggets
Cal250
Protein13g
Sodium510
Sugar0g
C
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Cal330
Protein3g
Sodium210
Sugar26g
C
Dave's Single Cheeseburger
Cal570
Protein29g
Sodium1020
Sugar8g
C
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Cal330
Protein14g
Sodium590
Sugar4g
C
Crispy Chicken BLT
Cal410
Protein19g
Sodium920
Sugar5g
C
6 Piece Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Cal280
Protein15g
Sodium720
Sugar0g
C
4 Piece Chicken Tenders
Cal560
Protein44g
Sodium1390
Sugar0g
C
Dave's Triple Cheeseburger
Cal1090
Protein70g
Sodium1560
Sugar8g
C
10 Piece Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Cal470
Protein26g
Sodium1190
Sugar0g
C
Sausage, Egg & Cheese English Muffin
Cal540
Protein20g
Sodium940
Sugar5g
C
Sugar Cookie
Cal330
Protein3g
Sodium300
Sugar24g
C
Jr. Cheeseburger
Cal310
Protein16g
Sodium620
Sugar6g
C
Son of Baconator
Cal690
Protein36g
Sodium1270
Sugar7g
C
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
Cal500
Protein14g
Sodium1260
Sugar9g
C
Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant
Cal600
Protein22g
Sodium1030
Sugar7g
C
Small Chili
Cal240
Protein16g
Sodium930
Sugar6g
C
Large Chili
Cal330
Protein22g
Sodium1300
Sugar9g
C
Small Chocolate Frosty
Cal350
Protein10g
Sodium150
Sugar47g
C
Small Vanilla Frosty
Cal340
Protein9g
Sodium160
Sugar47g
C
Baconator
Cal920
Protein57g
Sodium1540
Sugar7g
C
Bacon, Egg & Swiss Croissant
Cal410
Protein18g
Sodium890
Sugar6g
C
Medium Chocolate Frosty
Cal470
Protein13g
Sodium210
Sugar65g
C
Medium Vanilla Frosty
Cal450
Protein12g
Sodium210
Sugar63g
C
Breakfast Baconator
Cal730
Protein34g
Sodium1750
Sugar7g

Wendy's nutrition FAQ

What is the healthiest thing to order at Wendy's?

The healthiest main at Wendy's right now is the 4 Piece French Toast Sticks — Nom Score B (330 calories, 11g protein, 360mg sodium).

How many Wendy's menu items are rated A or B?

15 of 46 Wendy's menu items earn a Nom Score of A or B for nutritional quality.

What is the lowest-calorie item at Wendy's?

The lowest-calorie item at Wendy's is the Apple Slices, at 35 calories.

Does Wendy's have high-protein options?

Yes — the highest-protein pick is the Dave's Triple Cheeseburger, with 70g protein. Sort the full menu by protein to see more.

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