All Wendy's baked potatoes with prices
The five baked potatoes share one base — a whole baked potato — and differ only by toppings, so the price climbs with each topping: sour cream and chives add about $0.20, cheese sauce $1.00, and bacon or chili on top of the cheese another half dollar or so.
Wendy's baked potatoes
| 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 |
Plain vs loaded: calories and protein
A plain baked potato is a rare thing on a fast-food menu: 270 calories, 7 g of fibre and almost no sodium. Every topping changes that. The Cheese Baked Potato has 440 calories and 700 mg of sodium; the Chili & Cheese version is the most filling, with 21 g of protein.
Baked potato nutrition
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Baked potato vs fries
A plain potato costs about the same as small fries ($2.89) and has a similar calorie count (270 vs 260) but a fraction of the sodium. If your combo comes with fries, ask whether your restaurant will swap — prices for substitutions vary.
Baked potato vs other sides
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Baked Potato | $2.99 | $2.59 – $3.99 | 270 |
| Small Natural-Cut Fries | $2.89 | $2.39 – $3.99 | 260 |
| Medium Natural-Cut Fries | $3.49 | $2.99 – $4.59 | 350 |
| Chili (small) | $3.69 | $2.69 – $4.29 | 280 |
| Apple Bites | $1.39 | $0.99 – $2.09 | 35 |
Baked potato price by city
The plain baked potato was cheapest in Columbus, OH ($2.59) and dearest in Los Angeles, CA ($3.79) across the 20 cities we checked.
Plain Baked Potato price by city
| # | City | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $2.59 |
| 2 | Charlotte, NC | $2.59 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $2.69 |
| 4 | Chicago, IL | $2.79 |
| 5 | Miami, FL | $2.79 |
| 6 | Nashville, TN | $2.79 |
| 7 | Minneapolis, MN | $2.79 |
| 8 | Houston, TX | $2.89 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $2.89 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $2.89 |
| 11 | Detroit, MI | $2.89 |
| 12 | San Antonio, TX | $2.99 |
| 13 | Philadelphia, PA | $3.09 |
| 14 | Boston, MA | $3.29 |
| 15 | San Francisco, CA | $3.29 |
| 16 | Dallas, TX | $3.49 |
| 17 | New York (Manhattan), NY | $3.59 |
| 18 | Las Vegas, NV | $3.59 |
| 19 | Phoenix, AZ | $3.69 |
| 20 | Los Angeles, CA | $3.79 |
Allergens
The plain baked potato lists no major allergens. Sour cream and chives add milk; the cheese versions add milk and soy. Other sides and the full table: Wendy's sides · allergen menu.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a baked potato at Wendy's?
$2.99 plain at the median restaurant ($2.59 – $3.99). Sour cream & chive costs $3.19.
What baked potatoes does Wendy's have?
Plain, Sour Cream and Chive, Cheese, Bacon Cheese, and Chili & Cheese.
How many calories are in a Wendy's baked potato?
270 for the plain potato; 300 with sour cream and chives, up to 490 with chili and cheese.
Is the Wendy's baked potato healthy?
The plain one is one of the healthiest items on the menu: 270 calories, 7 g of fibre and only 40 mg of sodium. Wendy's lists its only ingredient as potato.
Is the Wendy's baked potato gluten-free?
The plain and sour cream & chive potatoes list no wheat in Wendy's allergen data; the chili version does.
Which baked potato has the most protein?
The Chili & Cheese Baked Potato (21 g), then Bacon Cheese (17 g).