Wendy's

Small Chili

The Wendy's Small Chili has 240 calories, with 16g protein, 21g carbs, 6g sugar, and 930mg sodium.

Great portion & fiber. Watch the sodium.

240

Calories

16g

Protein

21g

Carbs

930mg

Sodium

Allergens

MilkSoy

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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A solid side or snack

Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own

How many are you thinking?

1 × 240 cal = 240 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

40%

Sodium930mg

25%

Sat Fat5g

12%

Sugar6g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts

Calories

240

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

11g14%

Saturated Fat

5g25%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

20mg7%

Sodium

930mg40%

Total Carbohydrates

21g8%

Dietary Fiber

7g25%

Total Sugars

Protein

16g32%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score BreakdownC

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

387.5 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

2.1 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

2.5 g/100cal

← Best

goodTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

240 cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

2.9 g/100cal

Best →

excellentTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

6.7 g/100cal

Best →

excellentTarget: >= 6

Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

What's inside

Ingredients

Chili

Chili Base (Chili Sauce [Water, Tomato Paste, Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Calcium Chloride), Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Chili Pepper, Spices, Flavor Enhancer (Dextrose, Salt, Yeast Extract, Modified Corn Starch), Citric Acid, Garlic Powder, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate, Onion Powder, Xanthan Gum], Onions, Celery, Green Peppers), Water, Ground Beef (Beef, Salt), Chili Beans (Prepared Pink Beans and/or Prepared Pinto Beans, Prepared Red Kidney Beans), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Wendy's Small Chili healthy?

The Wendy's Small Chili earns a Nom Score of C (56/100). Great portion & fiber. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Wendy's Small Chili?

The Wendy's Small Chili has 240 calories, with 16g protein, 21g carbs, 6g sugar, and 930mg sodium.

What is in the Wendy's Small Chili?

The Wendy's Small Chili is made from 1 component: Chili. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Wendy's Small Chili gluten-free?

Based on the allergen information, the Wendy's Small Chili does not list wheat or gluten. It may be prepared in a shared kitchen, so confirm with Wendy's if you have celiac disease.

Does the Wendy's Small Chili contain artificial additives?

No commonly-flagged additives (such as high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or TBHQ) were found in the Wendy's Small Chili ingredients.

What is the Nom Score of the Wendy's Small Chili?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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