Calories in WENDY'S, french fries
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WENDY'S, french fries contains 301 kcal per 100 g. A 1 medium Serving (142 g) provides about 427 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 42% from fat and 5% from protein (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 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6, 19% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 18% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 301 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 14.1 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.8 g | 14% |
| Trans fat C | 0.062 g | |
| Sodium M | 219 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 39.7 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber M | 4 g | 14% |
| Total sugars M | 0.4 g | |
| Protein M | 3.7 g | 7% |
| Vitamin C M | 3.8 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E M | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K M | 6.4 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3 mg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.63 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.39 mg | 23% |
| Choline ? | 33 mg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.93 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 126 mg | 10% |
| Potassium M | 625 mg | 13% |
| Zinc M | 0.54 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese M | 0.27 mg | 12% |
| Selenium M | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 53%
- Fat 42%
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
- Protein3.7 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber4 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars0.4 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat14.1 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.8 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium219 mgin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water40.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 7.5 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 35.2 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0.4 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.64 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 6.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.033 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.022 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.032 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.68 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.67 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.036 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.018 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.017 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.043 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 6.7 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.001 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.018 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.043 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.11 mg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 7.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 2.4 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0.09 mg |
Other components (5)
| Water M | 40.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.8 g |
| Energy C | 1,258 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 21.5 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.4 mg |
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, Chicken Nuggets | 326 | 16.5 g | 14.3 g | 22.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPLEBEE'S, french fries | 290 | 3.3 g | 39.5 g | 13.2 g |
| Restaurant, family style, french fries | 289 | 3.5 g | 37.2 g | 14 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, french fries | 296 | 3.7 g | 36.9 g | 14.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, french fries | 323 | 3.4 g | 42.6 g | 15.5 g |
| DENNY'S, french fries | 282 | 3.4 g | 35.2 g | 14.1 g |
| BURGER KING, french fries | 280 | 3.2 g | 38.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Fast foods, hush puppies | 296 | 6.2 g | 40.2 g | 13.3 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, steak fries | 255 | 3.3 g | 30.9 g | 13.2 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 301 kcal. 1 medium Serving (142 g): about 427 kcal. 1 kid's meal Serving (71 g): about 214 kcal. 1 small Serving (113 g): about 340 kcal.
How much protein is in WENDY'S?
WENDY'S contains 3.7 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.3 g in 1 medium Serving (142 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in WENDY'S?
WENDY'S has 39.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in WENDY'S?
WENDY'S contains 14.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.8 g is saturated (14% 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 Vitamin B6 (23% DV), Niacin (B3) (19% DV), copper (18% DV), Vitamin E (13% DV) and potassium (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in WENDY'S?
100 g contains 219 mg of sodium, 10% 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 170726. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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