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Wendy's

Small French Fries

The Wendy's Small French Fries have 260 calories, with 4g protein, 35g carbs, 0g sugar, and 470mg sodium.

Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

Vegan
260
Calories
4g
Protein
35g
Carbs
470mg
Sodium
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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
15

1 × 260 cal = 260 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

20%
Sodium470mg
10%
Sat Fat2g
0%
Sugar0g

Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
12g15%
Saturated Fat
2g10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
470mg20%
Total Carbohydrates
35g13%
Dietary Fiber
3g11%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
4g8%

* 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 BreakdownB
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
180.8 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.8 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
260 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.2 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
1.5 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the Wendy's Small French Fries healthy?

The Wendy's Small French Fries earn a Nom Score of B (74/100). Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the Wendy's Small French Fries?

The Wendy's Small French Fries have 260 calories, with 4g protein, 35g carbs, 0g sugar, and 470mg sodium.

What is in the Wendy's Small French Fries?

The Wendy's Small French Fries are made from 2 components: Natural-Cut French Fries, Sea Salt. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Are the Wendy's Small French Fries vegetarian or vegan?

Yes — the Wendy's Small French Fries are marked both vegetarian and vegan at Wendy's.

Do the Wendy's Small French Fries contain artificial additives?

The Wendy's Small French Fries list 1 commonly-flagged additive: dimethylpolysiloxane (anti-foaming agent).

What is the Nom Score of the Wendy's Small French Fries?

It scores B — good. 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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