Wendy's: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 78 Wendy's items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition Wendy's publishes (see the source).
27 items are 400 calories or less. 19 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Double Stack (23 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Stack1 serving | 380 | 23 | 25 | 21 |
| Chili1 serving | 280 | 19 | 24 | 12 |
| Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger1 serving | 350 | 18 | 24 | 21 |
| 6 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets1 serving | 280 | 15 | 13 | 18 |
| Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe1 serving | 330 | 15 | 26 | 19 |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich1 serving | 340 | 15 | 32 | 17 |
| 6 PC. Chicken Nuggets1 serving | 260 | 14 | 13 | 16 |
| Jr. Cheeseburger1 serving | 270 | 14 | 25 | 13 |
| Egg & Cheese Biscuit1 serving | 370 | 13 | 34 | 21 |
| Jr. Hamburger1 serving | 230 | 12 | 24 | 10 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PC. Tenders1 serving | 560 | 44 | 29 | 30 |
| Son of Baconator1 serving | 590 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| 3 PC. Tenders1 serving | 420 | 33 | 22 | 22 |
| Dave's Single1 serving | 560 | 31 | 37 | 34 |
| Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap1 serving | 420 | 28 | 41 | 16 |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich1 serving | 550 | 28 | 55 | 25 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich1 serving | 560 | 28 | 55 | 26 |
| Bacon Double Stack1 serving | 420 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets1 serving | 470 | 26 | 22 | 31 |
| 10 PC. Chicken Nuggets1 serving | 430 | 23 | 22 | 27 |
Most protein for the calories
Items of 800 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein per 100 calories.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PC. Tenders1 serving | 560 | 44 | 7.9 |
| Chili1 serving | 280 | 19 | 6.8 |
| Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap1 serving | 420 | 28 | 6.7 |
| Bacon Double Stack1 serving | 420 | 26 | 6.2 |
| Double Stack1 serving | 380 | 23 | 6.1 |
| Son of Baconator1 serving | 590 | 34 | 5.8 |
| Big Bacon Classic1 serving | 610 | 35 | 5.7 |
| Dave's Single1 serving | 560 | 31 | 5.5 |
| 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets1 serving | 470 | 26 | 5.5 |
| Asiago Ranch Club Sandwich, Classic1 serving | 670 | 37 | 5.5 |
High-protein breakfast
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit1 serving | 590 | 21 | 35 | 41 |
| Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant1 serving | 590 | 21 | 35 | 40 |
| Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant1 serving | 540 | 19 | 48 | 30 |
| Bacon, Egg & Swiss Croissant1 serving | 420 | 18 | 34 | 23 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit1 serving | 420 | 17 | 34 | 24 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Wendy's?
Baconator (1 serving): 59 g protein, 890 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Wendy's?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Double Stack (1 serving): 23 g protein, 380 calories; Chili (1 serving): 19 g protein, 280 calories; Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger (1 serving): 18 g protein, 350 calories.
What is a high-protein breakfast at Wendy's?
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit (1 serving): 21 g protein, 590 calories; Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant (1 serving): 21 g protein, 590 calories; Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant (1 serving): 19 g protein, 540 calories.
Where do these Wendy's numbers come from?
From the nutrition information Wendy's publishes, last checked October 28, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.