Wendy's sides with prices
The table shows every side on the lunch menu at its typical price, from the smallest side to the loaded ones. The cheapest side is Apple Bites at $1.39; the cheapest hot side is Jr. fries at $2.19. The loaded fries and loaded potatoes sit at the top, around $4.19, the price of a small sandwich.
Fries, chili, baked potatoes & sides
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Natural-Cut Fries | $2.19 | $1.79 – $3.19 | 210 |
| Small Natural-Cut Fries | $2.89 | $2.39 – $3.99 | 260 |
| Medium Natural-Cut Fries | $3.49 | $2.99 – $4.59 | 350 |
| Large Natural-Cut Fries | $3.89 | $3.39 – $4.89 | 470 |
| Baconator Fries | $4.19 | $3.49 – $5.29 | 450 |
| Chili Cheese Fries | $4.19 | $2.89 – $4.99 | 510 |
| Cheese Fries | $3.59 | $2.69 – $4.49 | 470 |
| Chili (small) | $3.69 | $2.69 – $4.29 | 280 |
| Large Chili | $4.39 | $3.69 – $5.49 | 370 |
| Plain Baked Potato | $2.99 | $2.59 – $3.99 | 270 |
| Sour Cream & Chive Baked Potato | $3.19 | $2.79 – $4.19 | 300 |
| Cheese Baked Potato | $3.99 | $3.29 – $4.99 | 440 |
| Bacon Cheese Baked Potato | $4.59 | $3.79 – $5.79 | 420 |
| Chili & Cheese Baked Potato | $4.69 | $3.29 – $5.49 | 490 |
| Apple Bites | $1.39 | $0.99 – $2.09 | 35 |
Side of fries: four sizes
Wendy's fries are natural-cut and skin-on. The four sizes step up by about 50 cents each; a large costs $0.40 more than a medium for 120 more calories. Combos come with a side of small fries, and Jr. fries are the side in every Biggie Bag.
Fries by size
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Natural-Cut Fries | $2.19 | $1.79 – $3.19 | 210 |
| Small Natural-Cut Fries | $2.89 | $2.39 – $3.99 | 260 |
| Medium Natural-Cut Fries | $3.49 | $2.99 – $4.59 | 350 |
| Large Natural-Cut Fries | $3.89 | $3.39 – $4.89 | 470 |
Loaded sides: Baconator, Chili Cheese and Cheese Fries
The loaded sides turn a side order into a snack meal. Baconator Fries add cheese sauce, cheddar and bacon ($4.19); Chili Cheese Fries add Wendy's chili and cheese ($4.19); Cheese Fries just the cheese ($3.59). With 18 g of protein the Chili Cheese Fries are the most filling of the three.
Loaded fries sides
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baconator Fries | $4.19 | $3.49 – $5.29 | 450 |
| Chili Cheese Fries | $4.19 | $2.89 – $4.99 | 510 |
| Cheese Fries | $3.59 | $2.69 – $4.49 | 470 |
Chili and baked potatoes: the signature sides
These two sides are what sets Wendy's apart from other burger chains, which mostly offer fries as the only hot side. The chili costs $3.69 small and $4.39 large, and a Family Chili of about 1.5 quarts is on some menus for $15.99. The baked potatoes start plain at $2.99 and go up to $4.69 topped with chili and cheese.
Chili as a side
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chili (small) | $3.69 | $2.69 – $4.29 | 280 |
| Large Chili | $4.39 | $3.69 – $5.49 | 370 |
| Family Chili | $15.99 | $14.99 – $19.99 | 1,370 |
Baked potato sides
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Baked Potato | $2.99 | $2.59 – $3.99 | 270 |
| Sour Cream & Chive Baked Potato | $3.19 | $2.79 – $4.19 | 300 |
| Cheese Baked Potato | $3.99 | $3.29 – $4.99 | 440 |
| Bacon Cheese Baked Potato | $4.59 | $3.79 – $5.79 | 420 |
| Chili & Cheese Baked Potato | $4.69 | $3.29 – $5.49 | 490 |
In detail: Wendy's chili · Wendy's baked potato.
Calories and protein in each side
Medium fries have 350 calories and only 5 g of protein. Swap them for a small chili and you get 280 calories with 19 g of protein for about the same price — the best trade on the sides menu. The plain potato is the side with almost no sodium (40 mg); the cheese-topped sides are not. Apple Bites are the side for kids' meals and the lightest side overall.
Nutrition of Wendy's sides
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Natural-Cut Fries | 210 | 3 g | 9 g | — g | 330 mg |
| Small Natural-Cut Fries | 260 | 4 g | 12 g | — g | 420 mg |
| Medium Natural-Cut Fries | 350 | 5 g | 16 g | — g | 550 mg |
| Large Natural-Cut Fries | 470 | 7 g | 21 g | — g | 740 mg |
| Baconator Fries | 450 | 14 g | 25 g | — g | 1000 mg |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 510 | 18 g | 27 g | — g | 1260 mg |
| Cheese Fries | 470 | 12 g | 27 g | — g | 1010 mg |
| Chili (small) | 280 | 19 g | 12 g | — g | 1050 mg |
| Large Chili | 370 | 25 g | 17 g | — g | 1390 mg |
| Plain Baked Potato | 270 | 7 g | 0 g | — g | 40 mg |
| Sour Cream & Chive Baked Potato | 300 | 8 g | 2.5 g | — g | 55 mg |
| Cheese Baked Potato | 440 | 15 g | 14 g | — g | 700 mg |
| Bacon Cheese Baked Potato | 420 | 17 g | 12 g | — g | 570 mg |
| Chili & Cheese Baked Potato | 490 | 21 g | 14 g | — g | 830 mg |
| Apple Bites | 35 | 0 g | 0 g | — g | 0 mg |
Breakfast sides: Seasoned Potatoes
Until 10:30 AM the side of fries is replaced by Seasoned Potatoes — skin-on potatoes with black pepper and garlic — at $1.99 small, $2.39 medium and $2.79 large. More on the Wendy's breakfast menu.
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Frequently asked questions
What sides does Wendy's have?
Natural-cut fries (Jr., small, medium, large), Baconator Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, Cheese Fries, chili in small and large, five baked potatoes and Apple Bites. In the morning, Seasoned Potatoes replace fries.
How much are fries at Wendy's?
Jr. $2.19, small $2.89, medium $3.49 and large $3.89 at the typical restaurant.
How much are Baconator Fries?
$4.19 — fries with cheese sauce, shredded cheddar and Applewood smoked bacon, 450 calories.
What is the healthiest side at Wendy's?
Apple Bites (35 calories). The plain baked potato (270 calories, 40 mg sodium) is the lightest hot side; the small chili has the most protein for its calories.
Are Wendy's fries natural-cut?
Yes — Wendy's describes them as natural-cut, skin-on, sea-salted fries.
Which side has the most protein?
The large chili (25 g), then the Chili & Cheese Baked Potato (21 g) and the small chili (19 g).