Calories in WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets
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WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets contains 326 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 5 pieces (68 g) provides about 222 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 18% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 45% of the Daily Value for selenium, 38% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 22% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 326 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 22.6 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Trans fat C | 0.16 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 50 mg | 17% |
| Sodium M | 708 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.3 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars M | 0.08 g | |
| Protein M | 16.5 g | 33% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 8 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.079 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 6 mg | 38% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.91 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.25 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.33 µg | 14% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 0.62 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 271 mg | 22% |
| Potassium M | 250 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.61 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.061 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Selenium M | 25 µg | 45% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 20%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- Fat 62%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein16.5 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Sugars0.08 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat22.6 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat4.8 gabove the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium708 mgin the top quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water44.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 10.1 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.08 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.77 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 9.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.028 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.015 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.07 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.058 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.81 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.056 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.36 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.023 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.022 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.002 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.044 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.36 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 5.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 9 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.018 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.047 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.018 g |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 44.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.5 g |
| Energy C | 1,364 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 17.1 µg |
Other forms of WENDY'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, with cheese | 221 | 14.9 g | 14.2 g | 11.6 g |
| WENDY'S, Jr. Hamburger, without cheese | 243 | 12.6 g | 28.5 g | 8.8 g |
| WENDY'S, Jr. Hamburger, with cheese | 256 | 13.1 g | 25 g | 11.5 g |
| WENDY'S, CLASSIC DOUBLE, with cheese | 241 | 16.5 g | 11.7 g | 14.2 g |
| WENDY'S, Frosty Dairy Dessert | 132 | 3.5 g | 23.6 g | 2.6 g |
| WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese | 213 | 12.6 g | 16.8 g | 10.6 g |
| WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich | 214 | 13.8 g | 21.6 g | 8.1 g |
| WENDY'S, Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich | 179 | 14.7 g | 18.9 g | 5 g |
| WENDY'S, french fries | 301 | 3.7 g | 39.7 g | 14.1 g |
| WENDY'S, DAVE'S Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 LB, single | 268 | 13.7 g | 17.7 g | 15.8 g |
| WENDY'S, Double Stack, with cheese | 285 | 18.5 g | 15.4 g | 16.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS | 302 | 15.8 g | 15.1 g | 19.8 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers, from kids' menu | 330 | 18.1 g | 17.7 g | 20.8 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers | 325 | 18.7 g | 16.8 g | 20.3 g |
| Italian sandwich or sub, restaurant | 313 | 16.2 g | 16.4 g | 20 g |
| Gordita, meat | 296 | 17 g | 13.1 g | 19.4 g |
| Meat loaf, Puerto Rican style | 325 | 19.8 g | 10.7 g | 22 g |
| KFC, Popcorn Chicken | 351 | 17.7 g | 21.2 g | 21.7 g |
| Italian sandwich on white | 309 | 15.7 g | 18.9 g | 18.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in WENDY'S?
100 g of WENDY'S has 326 kcal. 5 pieces (68 g): about 222 kcal. 10 pieces (142 g): about 463 kcal.
Is WENDY'S high in protein?
WENDY'S contains 16.5 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.2 g in 5 pieces (68 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in WENDY'S?
WENDY'S has 14.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.08 g of sugars.
How much fat is in WENDY'S?
WENDY'S contains 22.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.8 g is saturated (24% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does WENDY'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (38% DV), phosphorus (22% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (18% DV) and Vitamin B6 (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in WENDY'S?
100 g contains 708 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170725. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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