Most protein per dollar at Wendy's
Protein per dollar favours beef stacked high and chicken without bread. The multi-patty burgers beat the single ones because the extra patty costs less than a second sandwich; the tenders beat the breaded sandwiches because you are not paying for a bun.
- Dave's Triple: 72 g for $8.79 — 8.2 g per dollar
- Big Bacon Classic Triple: 77 g for $9.89 — 7.8 g per dollar
- Baconator: 59 g for $8.49 — 6.9 g per dollar
- Dave's Double: 50 g for $7.49 — 6.7 g per dollar
- Big Bacon Classic Double: 55 g for $8.49 — 6.5 g per dollar
- Double Stack: 23 g for $3.59 — 6.4 g per dollar
Lean protein: chili, tenders and the wrap
If calories matter as much as protein, three items stand out. The small chili has 19 g of protein in 280 calories, the 3 piece tenders 33 g in 420 and the Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap 28 g in 420. The big burgers deliver more protein but also 800 to 1,100 calories and well over a day's worth of saturated fat in the Triple.
High Protein items with prices
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bacon Classic Triple | $9.89 | $8.79 – $11.89 | 1,140 |
| Dave's Triple | $8.79 | $7.89 – $10.99 | 1,100 |
| Baconator | $8.49 | $7.79 – $10.49 | 890 |
| Big Bacon Classic Double | $8.49 | $7.79 – $9.99 | 860 |
| Dave's Double | $7.49 | $6.79 – $9.29 | 810 |
| 4 pc. Chicken Tenders | $7.19 | $6.79 – $8.79 | 560 |
| Asiago Ranch Club Sandwich (classic) | $7.49 | $6.79 – $9.39 | 670 |
| Asiago Ranch Club Sandwich (spicy) | $7.49 | $6.79 – $9.39 | 680 |
| Big Bacon Classic | $6.99 | $6.49 – $8.69 | 610 |
| Son of Baconator | $6.59 | $5.99 – $8.49 | 590 |
| 3 pc. Chicken Tenders | $5.39 | $4.99 – $6.89 | 420 |
| Breakfast Burrito (bacon) | $5.19 | $3.99 – $6.19 | 700 |
| Dave's Single | $6.29 | $3.99 – $7.79 | 560 |
| Breakfast Burrito (sausage) | $5.19 | $3.99 – $6.19 | 820 |
| Breakfast Baconator | $5.29 | $4.49 – $6.19 | 630 |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | $6.49 | $5.89 – $8.69 | 550 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $6.49 | $5.89 – $8.69 | 560 |
| Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap | $6.69 | $5.89 – $8.69 | 420 |
| Bacon Double Stack | $4.19 | $3.49 – $5.49 | 420 |
| 10 pc. Spicy Chicken Nuggets | $5.59 | $4.49 – $6.99 | 470 |
| Large Chili | $4.39 | $3.69 – $5.49 | 370 |
| Double Stack | $3.59 | $2.99 – $4.79 | 380 |
| 10 pc. Chicken Nuggets | $5.59 | $4.49 – $6.99 | 430 |
| Chili & Cheese Baked Potato | $4.69 | $3.29 – $5.49 | 490 |
| Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant | $4.69 | $3.89 – $5.29 | 590 |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | $4.19 | $3.49 – $5.19 | 590 |
| Crispy Chicken BLT | $3.29 | $2.59 – $4.29 | 420 |
Nutrition
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bacon Classic Triple | 1140 | 77 g | 77 g | — g | 1990 mg |
| Dave's Triple | 1100 | 72 g | 74 g | — g | 1830 mg |
| Baconator | 890 | 59 g | 58 g | — g | 1580 mg |
| Big Bacon Classic Double | 860 | 55 g | 55 g | — g | 1570 mg |
| Dave's Double | 810 | 50 g | 52 g | — g | 1410 mg |
| 4 pc. Chicken Tenders | 560 | 44 g | 30 g | — g | 1390 mg |
| Asiago Ranch Club Sandwich (classic) | 670 | 37 g | 34 g | — g | 1830 mg |
| Asiago Ranch Club Sandwich (spicy) | 680 | 36 g | 35 g | — g | 1700 mg |
| Big Bacon Classic | 610 | 35 g | 37 g | — g | 1340 mg |
| Son of Baconator | 590 | 34 g | 36 g | — g | 1210 mg |
| 3 pc. Chicken Tenders | 420 | 33 g | 22 g | — g | 1050 mg |
| Breakfast Burrito (bacon) | 700 | 32 g | 39 g | — g | 2140 mg |
| Dave's Single | 560 | 31 g | 34 g | — g | 1170 mg |
| Breakfast Burrito (sausage) | 820 | 31 g | 53 g | — g | 2120 mg |
| Breakfast Baconator | 630 | 30 g | 42 g | — g | 1410 mg |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | 550 | 28 g | 25 g | — g | 1630 mg |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 560 | 28 g | 26 g | — g | 1500 mg |
| Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap | 420 | 28 g | 16 g | — g | 1100 mg |
| Bacon Double Stack | 420 | 26 g | 24 g | — g | 880 mg |
| 10 pc. Spicy Chicken Nuggets | 470 | 26 g | 31 g | — g | 1190 mg |
| Large Chili | 370 | 25 g | 17 g | — g | 1390 mg |
| Double Stack | 380 | 23 g | 21 g | — g | 770 mg |
| 10 pc. Chicken Nuggets | 430 | 23 g | 27 g | — g | 900 mg |
| Chili & Cheese Baked Potato | 490 | 21 g | 14 g | — g | 830 mg |
| Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant | 590 | 21 g | 40 g | — g | 960 mg |
Leanest protein: most protein per calorie
| Item | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pc. Chicken Tenders | 44 g | 560 | 7.9 g |
| 3 pc. Chicken Tenders | 33 g | 420 | 7.9 g |
| Large Chili | 25 g | 370 | 6.8 g |
| Big Bacon Classic Triple | 77 g | 1,140 | 6.8 g |
| Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap | 28 g | 420 | 6.7 g |
| Baconator | 59 g | 890 | 6.6 g |
| Dave's Triple | 72 g | 1,100 | 6.5 g |
| Big Bacon Classic Double | 55 g | 860 | 6.4 g |
| Bacon Double Stack | 26 g | 420 | 6.2 g |
| Dave's Double | 50 g | 810 | 6.2 g |
Most protein for your money
Most protein per dollar
| # | Item | Typical price | Protein | Protein per $1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave's Triple | $8.79 | 72 g | 8.2 g |
| 2 | Big Bacon Classic Triple | $9.89 | 77 g | 7.8 g |
| 3 | Baconator | $8.49 | 59 g | 6.9 g |
| 4 | Dave's Double | $7.49 | 50 g | 6.7 g |
| 5 | Big Bacon Classic Double | $8.49 | 55 g | 6.5 g |
| 6 | Double Stack | $3.59 | 23 g | 6.4 g |
| 7 | Bacon Double Stack | $4.19 | 26 g | 6.2 g |
| 8 | Breakfast Burrito (bacon) | $5.19 | 32 g | 6.2 g |
| 9 | 3 pc. Chicken Tenders | $5.39 | 33 g | 6.1 g |
| 10 | 4 pc. Chicken Tenders | $7.19 | 44 g | 6.1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
What has the most protein at Wendy's?
For one person, the Big Bacon Classic Triple (77 g) and the Dave's Triple (72 g). The Nuggs Party Pack has 123 g but is meant for sharing.
How much protein is in a Baconator?
59 g, with 890 calories and 1,580 mg of sodium.
How much protein is in Wendy's nuggets?
23 g in 10 classic nuggets and 26 g in 10 spicy ones.
Which Wendy's chicken has the most protein?
The 4 piece Chicken Tenders (44 g), ahead of the Asiago Ranch Club (37 g) and the chicken sandwiches (28 g).
Is Wendy's chili high in protein?
For its size, yes: 19 g in a small cup of 280 calories and 25 g in the large.
What is a high protein breakfast at Wendy's?
The Breakfast Burrito with bacon (32 g) or sausage (31 g), and the Breakfast Baconator (30 g).