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Nutrition Facts
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA). Values from the chain's published nutrition, 2026 menu.
Good for weight loss?
Yes. At 480 calories with 29 g of protein it fits a weight loss day well: filling, and about a quarter of a 2,000 calorie budget or less.
#8 of 30 Wendy's meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at Wendy's
Fewer calories, similar protein
 Spicy Chicken SandwichChicken, Nuggets & More | 470 | 28 g | 44 g | 20 g | 1,080 mg |
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 Parmesan Caesar Salad, EntreeFresh-Made Salads · Entree | 290 | 32 g | 13 g | 12 g | 820 mg |
 Cobb Salad, EntreeFresh-Made Salads · Entree | 420 | 37 g | 16 g | 23 g | 870 mg |
More protein for about the same calories
Cobb Salad, EntreeFresh-Made Salads · Entree | 420 | 37 g | 16 g | 23 g | 870 mg |
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Parmesan Caesar Salad, EntreeFresh-Made Salads · Entree | 290 | 32 g | 13 g | 12 g | 820 mg |
 Apple Pecan Salad, EntreeFresh-Made Salads · Entree | 450 | 32 g | 28 g | 24 g | 1,090 mg |
Questions
How many calories are in the Wendy's Classic Chicken Sandwich?
The Wendy's Classic Chicken Sandwich has 480 calories, on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the Classic Chicken Sandwich?
29 g of protein, or 6.0 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #8 of 30 Wendy's meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the Classic Chicken Sandwich?
44 g of carbs (2 g fiber, 5 g sugar) and 21 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the Classic Chicken Sandwich?
1,320 mg, 57% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the Wendy's Classic Chicken Sandwich good for weight loss?
Yes. At 480 calories with 29 g of protein it fits a weight loss day well: filling, and about a quarter of a 2,000 calorie budget or less.
Eat at Wendy's. Still lose weight.
At Wendy's, the Jr Cheeseburger is 280 calories and the Baconator is 930. MenuTrim builds your personal plan and shows which one fits today.
- Daily calories for your goalFrom your weight, goal weight and pace.
- A protein target and a per-meal limitSo one meal out doesn't take the whole day.
- The date you'll reach your goalAn estimate from your pace, updated as you log.
- Wendy's orders that fit, marked15,000+ dishes at 50 chains, all from 2026 menus.
Build your plan in the app.Nutrition from Wendy's's published information for the 2026 menu. Recipes change; check with the restaurant if it matters. MenuTrim is not affiliated with Wendy's.