Quick answer: classic Frosty prices — Jr. $1.74, small $2.49, medium $3.19, large $3.69. Frosty Swirl small $2.99, Frosty Fusion small $4.19.
Classic flavors: chocolate and vanilla, sizes and prices
Chocolate is the original flavor, on the Wendy's menu since the first restaurant in 1969; vanilla joined much later. Both flavors come in four sizes. The Jr. Frosty at $1.74 is the cheapest dessert Wendy's sells, and going up to a small adds $0.75 for 120 more calories. The classic chocolate was on 22 of the 25 menus we checked on the day.
Classic flavors: chocolate and vanilla
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Classic Chocolate Frosty | $1.74 | $0.99 – $2.59 | 190 |
| Small Classic Chocolate Frosty | $2.49 | $2.09 – $3.89 | 310 |
| Medium Classic Chocolate Frosty | $3.19 | $2.79 – $4.29 | 390 |
| Large Classic Chocolate Frosty | $3.69 | $3.29 – $4.69 | 510 |
| Jr. Vanilla Frosty | $1.74 | $0.99 – $2.59 | 190 |
| Small Vanilla Frosty | $2.49 | $2.09 – $3.89 | 310 |
| Medium Vanilla Frosty | $3.29 | $2.79 – $4.29 | 390 |
| Large Vanilla Frosty | $3.84 | $3.29 – $4.69 | 510 |
Swirl flavors: brownie batter, strawberry and caramel
Swirls put a ribbon of flavored sauce through the dessert and on top. All three Swirl flavors cost the same at a given restaurant — $2.99 small, $3.69 medium and $3.99 large at the typical one — and you pick a chocolate or vanilla base. The brownie batter flavor is the richest (500 calories in a small), strawberry the lightest (350).
Frosty Swirls (small, medium, large)
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownie Batter Frosty Swirl (small) | $2.99 | $2.99 – $4.39 | 500 |
| Brownie Batter Frosty Swirl (medium) | $3.69 | $3.69 – $4.99 | 600 |
| Brownie Batter Frosty Swirl (large) | $3.99 | $3.99 – $5.29 | 710 |
| Strawberry Frosty Swirl (small) | $2.99 | $2.99 – $4.39 | 350 |
| Strawberry Frosty Swirl (medium) | $3.69 | $3.69 – $4.99 | 450 |
| Strawberry Frosty Swirl (large) | $3.99 | $3.99 – $5.29 | 530 |
| Caramel Frosty Swirl (small) | $2.99 | $2.99 – $4.39 | 370 |
| Caramel Frosty Swirl (medium) | $3.69 | $3.69 – $4.99 | 460 |
| Caramel Frosty Swirl (large) | $3.99 | $3.99 – $5.29 | 560 |
Fusion flavors: cookie dough, OREO brownie and caramel crunch
Fusions take a Swirl flavor and add mix-ins. The Cookie Dough Fusion has brownie batter sauce with cookie dough chunks, the OREO Brownie Fusion brownie batter with OREO pieces, the Caramel Crunch Fusion caramel with toffee pieces. They are the most expensive flavors on the menu: $4.19 small and $5.49 large, and a large Cookie Dough Fusion packs 930 calories.
Frosty Fusions (small, medium, large)
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion (small) | $4.19 | $4.19 – $4.69 | 540 |
| Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion (medium) | $4.99 | $4.99 – $5.49 | 740 |
| Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion (large) | $5.49 | $5.49 – $6.19 | 930 |
| OREO Brownie Frosty Fusion (small) | $4.19 | $4.19 – $4.69 | 500 |
| OREO Brownie Frosty Fusion (medium) | $4.99 | $4.99 – $5.59 | 660 |
| OREO Brownie Frosty Fusion (large) | $5.49 | $5.49 – $6.39 | 820 |
| Caramel Crunch Frosty Fusion (small) | $4.19 | $4.19 – $4.69 | 410 |
| Caramel Crunch Frosty Fusion (medium) | $4.99 | $4.99 – $5.59 | 580 |
| Caramel Crunch Frosty Fusion (large) | $5.49 | $5.49 – $6.39 | 740 |
Sizes compared: price per calorie
Bigger is cheaper per spoonful. A large chocolate Frosty gives 138 calories per dollar against 109 for the Jr. — but the Jr. is the sensible size if you want a few spoonfuls after a meal. For sharing, a large costs less than two smalls ($4.98).
Frosty nutrition (small sizes)
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Classic Chocolate Frosty | 190 | 6 g | 6 g | — g | 115 mg |
| Small Classic Chocolate Frosty | 310 | 9 g | 9 g | — g | 180 mg |
| Small Vanilla Frosty | 310 | 9 g | 9 g | — g | 180 mg |
| Brownie Batter Frosty Swirl (small) | 500 | 10 g | 24 g | — g | 370 mg |
| Strawberry Frosty Swirl (small) | 350 | 8 g | 8 g | — g | 160 mg |
| Caramel Frosty Swirl (small) | 370 | 9 g | 9 g | — g | 310 mg |
| Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion (small) | 540 | 10 g | 24 g | — g | 400 mg |
| OREO Brownie Frosty Fusion (small) | 500 | 10 g | 23 g | — g | 360 mg |
| Caramel Crunch Frosty Fusion (small) | 410 | 9 g | 10 g | — g | 380 mg |
Other desserts: cookies and Cinnabon Pull-Apart
Beyond these flavors the dessert menu is short: a Chocolate Chunk or Sugar Cookie at $1.89 and the Cinnabon Pull-Apart at $3.99, which is on the menu all day. Some restaurants sell a 5 for $5 Cookie Bundle.
Cookies & bakery
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | $1.89 | $1.39 – $2.49 | 330 |
| Sugar Cookie | $1.89 | $1.39 – $2.49 | 330 |
| Cinnabon Pull-Apart | $3.99 | $3.69 – $4.49 | 550 |
| 5 for $5 Cookie Bundle | $5.00 | $5.00 | — |
Frosty price by city
The small chocolate Frosty was cheapest in Atlanta, GA ($2.09) and dearest in Los Angeles, CA ($3.29).
Small Classic Chocolate Frosty price by city
| # | City | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $2.09 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $2.19 |
| 3 | Detroit, MI | $2.19 |
| 4 | San Antonio, TX | $2.19 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $2.29 |
| 6 | Charlotte, NC | $2.29 |
| 7 | Nashville, TN | $2.39 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $2.49 |
| 9 | Seattle, WA | $2.49 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $2.49 |
| 11 | Miami, FL | $2.49 |
| 12 | Columbus, OH | $2.49 |
| 13 | Minneapolis, MN | $2.49 |
| 14 | Dallas, TX | $2.89 |
| 15 | Phoenix, AZ | $2.89 |
| 16 | Las Vegas, NV | $2.89 |
| 17 | New York (Manhattan), NY | $3.19 |
| 18 | Los Angeles, CA | $3.29 |
Frosty allergens and tips
The two classic flavors list milk and soy. The brownie batter, cookie dough, OREO and toffee mix-ins add wheat, so every Fusion and the Brownie Batter Swirl contain wheat; the strawberry and caramel Swirls do not. Classic tip from Wendy's own menu copy: dip your fries in it.
- The Jr. Frosty ($1.74) is the cheapest add-on to any meal.
- Swirls cost about $0.50 more than a classic small; Fusions another $1.20.
- Check the offers in the Wendy's app before ordering at the counter.
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Frequently asked questions
What Frosty flavors does Wendy's have?
Chocolate and vanilla, plus Brownie Batter, Strawberry and Caramel Frosty Swirls and Cookie Dough, OREO Brownie and Caramel Crunch Frosty Fusions. Each Swirl and Fusion can be made with a chocolate or vanilla Frosty.
How much is a Frosty at Wendy's?
At the typical restaurant: Jr. $1.74, small $2.49, medium $3.19, large $3.69 for the classic chocolate.
What sizes does the Frosty come in?
The classic Frosty comes in Jr., small, medium and large. Swirls and Fusions come in small, medium and large — there is no Jr. size.
What is the difference between a Frosty Swirl and a Frosty Fusion?
A Swirl is a Frosty with a sauce swirled through and on top. A Fusion adds crunchy mix-ins as well — cookie dough, OREO pieces or toffee — and costs about $1.20 more in small.
How many calories are in a Frosty?
190 in a Jr., 310 in a small, 390 in a medium and 510 in a large chocolate Frosty. A large Cookie Dough Fusion has 930.
Is a Frosty a milkshake?
Not quite. Wendy's calls it a frozen dairy dessert: thicker than a shake, thin enough for a straw, and usually eaten with a spoon — or with fries.
Which Frosty flavor is the best value?
Strawberry is the lightest Swirl flavor (350 calories small) and costs the same as the others; among all flavors, the classic chocolate gives the most for the money at $2.49 small.
Is the vanilla Frosty the same price as chocolate?
Jr. and small are the same; medium and large vanilla were a few cents dearer at the typical restaurant ($3.84 vs $3.69 large).
When did Frosty Swirls and Fusions come out?
Wendy's added Frosty Swirls and Frosty Fusions to the US menu in 2025; seasonal flavors rotate in and out, so the lineup on this page is what was on the menus we checked.