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Wendy's — Best Bang for Your Buck

Every Wendy's menu item we track, ranked by value: protein per dollar, calories per dollar, and nutrition quality. Prices are real, collected straight from the Wendy's ordering system.

254menu items tracked
83with a real price
7.7gtop protein per $ (Dave's Triple®)
🏆 Best value: Jr. Hamburger 💪 Cheapest 20g+ protein: Crispy Chicken BLT ($3.69)

What's actually worth ordering at Wendy's

If you're at Wendy's for value, Jr. Hamburger is the standout on our rankings: at $1.89 it carries 12g of protein — about 6.3g of protein for every dollar, on 240 calories, for an overall value score of 85/100. The single most protein-efficient pick is Dave's Triple®, squeezing out 7.7g of protein per dollar.

Across the 83 Wendy's items we've priced, the typical order returns about 3.3g of protein per dollar — roughly in line with the typical fast-food chain we track (around 3.4g). The median price here is $3.99, and the cheapest thing on the menu is Classic Chocolate Frosty® at $1.49.

The cheapest way to clear 20g of protein is Crispy Chicken BLT at $3.69. Eating with nutrition balance in mind, Bacon Cheese Baked Potato scores highest here at 83/100. And if raw quantity is the goal, Classic Chocolate Frosty® packs the most calories per dollar (208 cal/$). The full menu — every item with its real price and nutrition — is ranked below.

Full menu, ranked by value

ItemValuePriceCalProtein Protein/$Cal/$Health
Jr. Hamburger · Other 85 $1.89 240 12g 6.3g 127 73
Crispy Chicken Sandwich · Other 82 $2.69 340 15g 5.6g 126 74
Classic Chocolate Frosty® · Other 81 $1.49 310 10g 6.7g 208 58
Vanilla Frosty® · Other 80 $1.59 310 10g 6.3g 195 58
Chili & Cheese Baked Potato · Other 79 $4.59 490 21g 4.6g 107 82
Crispy Chicken BLT · Other 77 $3.69 420 20g 5.4g 114 64
Dave's Triple® · Other 77 $9.19 1,150 71g 7.7g 125 52
Double Stack™ · Other 77 $3.69 400 23g 6.2g 108 59
Bacon Double Stack™ · Other 76 $4.19 430 26g 6.2g 103 57
Big Bacon Classic® Triple · Other 76 $10.39 1,200 75g 7.2g 115 52
Jr. Cheeseburger · Burger 76 $2.59 280 14g 5.4g 108 63
Nuggs Party Pack · Other 76 $20.99 2,260 123g 5.9g 108 58
Chili · Other 75 $3.69 280 19g 5.1g 76 73
Dave's Double · Burger 75 $7.99 850 49g 6.1g 106 55
Chili Cheese Fries · Other 74 $3.99 510 18g 4.5g 128 65
Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger · Burger 74 $3.19 360 17g 5.3g 113 58
Bacon Cheese Baked Potato · Other 72 $4.59 420 17g 3.7g 92 83
Baconator · Burger 72 $9.59 930 57g 5.9g 97 52
Big Bacon Classic® Double · Other 72 $9.39 900 53g 5.6g 96 54
Cheese Baked Potato · Other 72 $3.99 440 15g 3.8g 110 79
Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe · Other 72 $3.19 340 15g 4.7g 107 61
Grilled Chicken Wrap · Other 68 $6.89 420 28g 4.1g 61 77
6 PC. Chicken Nuggets · Other 66 $3.39 270 15g 4.4g 80 60
Classic Chicken Sandwich · Other 66 $7.29 480 29g 4.0g 66 74
Spicy Chicken Sandwich · Sandwich 66 $7.29 470 28g 3.8g 64 77
4 PC. Chicken Nuggets · Other 64 $2.29 180 10g 4.4g 79 55
4 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets · Other 64 $2.29 190 10g 4.4g 83 53
6 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets · Other 64 $3.39 280 15g 4.4g 83 53
Baconator Fries · Other 64 $3.99 450 14g 3.5g 113 63
10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets · Other 63 $5.99 470 26g 4.3g 78 53
Dave's Single · Burger 63 $6.99 580 29g 4.1g 83 56
French Fries · Other 63 $1.79 350 5g 2.8g 196 70
Son of Baconator® · Other 63 $7.59 610 32g 4.2g 80 54
Big Bacon Classic® · Other 61 $8.39 630 34g 4.1g 75 55
Brownie Batter Chocolate Frosty Swirl™ · Other 61 $2.99 500 10g 3.3g 167 53
Cheese Fries · Other 61 $3.49 470 12g 3.4g 135 54
Chocolate Milk · Other 61 $1.89 140 7g 3.7g 74 63
10 PC. Chicken Nuggets · Other 60 $5.99 430 22g 3.7g 72 61
Big Bacon Classic® Combo · Other 60 $11.89 1,040 37g 3.1g 87 69
Brownie Batter Vanilla Frosty Swirl™ · Other 60 $2.99 500 10g 3.3g 167 52
Double Stack™ Biggie Bag® · Other 60 $6.00 400 23g 3.8g 67 59
Milk · Other 60 $1.89 90 7g 3.7g 48 69
Son of Baconator® Combo · Other 60 $11.19 1,020 35g 3.1g 91 69
Caramel Chocolate Frosty Swirl™ · Other 59 $2.99 380 10g 3.3g 127 53
Caramel Vanilla Frosty Swirl™ · Other 59 $2.99 380 10g 3.3g 127 51
Dave's Combo · Other 59 $10.89 990 32g 2.9g 91 70
Classic Chicken Sandwich Combo · Other 57 $11.19 890 32g 2.9g 80 70
Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo · Other 57 $11.19 880 31g 2.8g 79 71
Kids' Hamburger · Other 56 $4.49 240 12g 2.7g 53 79
Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato · Other 56 $2.99 300 8g 2.7g 100 64
Taco Salad · Salad 56 $8.59 630 32g 3.7g 73 51
Grilled Chicken Wrap Combo · Other 55 $11.19 830 31g 2.8g 74 68
Plain Baked Potato · Side 54 $2.79 270 7g 2.5g 97 62
Crispy Chicken Biggie Bag® · Other 53 $6.00 340 15g 2.5g 57 74
Kids' Cheeseburger · Other 52 $4.79 280 14g 2.9g 58 65
Strawberry Chocolate Frosty Swirl™ · Other 52 $2.99 330 8g 2.7g 110 50
OREO® Brownie Chocolate Frosty Fusion™ · Other 51 $4.19 520 10g 2.4g 124 52
OREO® Brownie Vanilla Frosty Fusion™ · Other 51 $4.19 520 10g 2.4g 124 51
Strawberry Vanilla Frosty Swirl™ · Other 51 $2.99 330 8g 2.7g 110 48
Cinnabon® Pull-Apart · Other 50 $3.99 550 8g 2.0g 138 54
Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger Biggie Bag® · Other 49 $6.00 360 17g 2.8g 60 58
Jr. Cheeseburger Biggie Bag® · Other 49 $6.00 360 17g 2.8g 60 58
Caramel Crunch Chocolate Frosty Fusion™ · Other 48 $4.19 420 10g 2.4g 100 49
Caramel Crunch Vanilla Frosty Fusion™ · Other 45 $4.19 420 9g 2.1g 100 45
Chocolate Chunk Cookie · Other 43 $1.89 330 3g 1.6g 175 42
Sugar Cookie · Other 43 $1.89 330 3g 1.6g 175 41
Baconator® Combo · Other 41 $13.19 680 33g 2.5g 52 46
Kids' 4 PC. Spicy Nuggets · Other 39 $4.89 190 10g 2.0g 39 53
Caramel Cold Brew with Cream · Other 34 $2.79 160 4g 1.4g 57 46
Chocolate Cold Brew with Cream · Other 34 $2.79 170 4g 1.4g 61 44
Vanilla Cold Brew with Cream · Other 34 $2.79 170 4g 1.4g 61 44
Cold Brew · Other 32 $2.59 20 1g 0.4g 8 60
Simply Orange® Juice · Other 29 $2.79 160 3g 1.1g 57 37
Pineapple Mango Lemonade · Other 22 $2.99 230 0g 0.0g 77 20
Strawberry Lemonade · Other 22 $2.99 230 0g 0.0g 77 20
Cobb Salad · Other 21 $8.59 250 1g 0.1g 29 32
All-Natural Lemonade · Other 20 $2.99 190 0g 0.0g 64 20
Parmesan Caesar Salad · Other 20 $8.59 240 2g 0.2g 28 29
Apple Bites · Side 19 $1.59 35 0g 0.0g 22 28
Apple Pecan Salad · Other 16 $8.59 90 0g 0.0g 10 23
Honest Kids® Fruit Punch · Other 16 $1.59 35 0g 0.0g 22 20
Regular Hot Coffee · Other 8 $1.79 5 1g 0.6g 3 —
Minute Maid® Light Lemonade · Other 7 $2.99 15 0g 0.0g 5 —
Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap · Other — — 420 28g — — 77
Biggie Deals, Crispy Chicken Sandwich · Other — — 340 15g — — 74
Homestyle French Toast Sticks, 6 Piece · Other — — 630 16g — — 74
Homestyle French Toast Sticks, 6 Piece Combo · Other — — 630 16g — — 74
Biggie Deals, Jr. Hamburger · Other — — 240 12g — — 73
Breakfast Biggie Deals, Homestyle French Toast Sticks, 4 Piece · Other — — 460 10g — — 68
Homestyle French Toast Sticks, 4 Piece · Other — — 460 10g — — 68
Large Chili · Other — — 370 25g — — 68
Spicy Asiago Ranch Chicken Club · Other — — 590 36g — — 68
Asiago Ranch Classic Chicken Club · Other — — 600 37g — — 67
Breakfast Biggie Deals, Egg & Cheese English Muffin · Other — — 320 13g — — 67
Egg & Cheese English Muffin · Other — — 320 13g — — 67
Small Natural-Cut Fries · Other — — 260 4g — — 67
Large Natural-Cut Fries · Other — — 470 7g — — 66
Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant · Other — — 540 19g — — 66
Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant Combo · Other — — 540 19g — — 66
Medium Natural-Cut Fries · Other — — 350 5g — — 66
Jr. Natural-Cut Fries · Other — — 210 3g — — 65
6 Piece Honey BBQ Nuggs · Other — — 330 15g — — 64
Biggie Deals, Crispy Chicken BLT · Other — — 420 20g — — 64
Crispy Chicken BLT Biggie Bag · Other — — 420 20g — — 64
10 Piece Honey BBQ Nuggs · Other — — 580 25g — — 63
20 Piece Honey BBQ Nuggs · Other — — 1,170 50g — — 63
4 Piece Honey BBQ Nuggs · Other — — 240 10g — — 63
Bacon, Egg & Cheese English Muffin · Other — — 370 17g — — 63
Bacon, Egg & Cheese English Muffin Combo · Other — — 370 17g — — 63
Biggie Deals, Jr. Cheeseburger · Other — — 280 14g — — 63
Honey BBQ Nuggs Party Pack · Other — — 2,810 125g — — 63
Jr. Cheeseburger, 444 Meal · Other — — 280 14g — — 63
10 Piece Spicy Honey BBQ Nuggs · Other — — 600 26g — — 62
20 Piece Spicy Honey BBQ Nuggs · Other — — 1,200 52g — — 62
4 Piece Spicy Honey BBQ Nuggs · Other — — 250 10g — — 62
6 Piece Spicy Honey BBQ Nuggs · Other — — 340 16g — — 62
Cold Brew, Large · Other — — 40 2g — — 62
Spicy Honey BBQ Nuggs Party Pack · Other — — 2,890 129g — — 62
Biggie Deals, Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe · Other — — 340 15g — — 61
6 Piece Cripsy Chicken Nuggets · Other — — 270 15g — — 60
6 Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets · Other — — 270 15g — — 60
Cold Brew, Small · Other — — 20 1g — — 60
Taco Salad, Entree · Other — — 480 31g — — 60
Bacon, Egg & Swiss Croissant · Other — — 420 18g — — 59
Bacon, Egg & Swiss Croissant Combo · Other — — 420 18g — — 59
Biggie Deals, Double Stack · Other — — 400 23g — — 59
Medium Seasoned Potatoes · Other — — 400 5g — — 59
10 Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets · Other — — 450 25g — — 58
Biggie Deals, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger · Other — — 360 17g — — 58
Large Classic Chocolate Frosty · Other — — 500 16g — — 58
Large Seasoned Potatoes · Other — — 510 6g — — 58
Medium Classic Chocolate Frosty · Other — — 390 12g — — 58
Small Seasoned Potatoes · Other — — 280 3g — — 58
Apple Pecan Salad, Entree · Other — — 450 32g — — 57
Bacon Double Stack Biggie Bag · Other — — 430 26g — — 57
Biggie Deals, Bacon Double Stack · Other — — 430 26g — — 57
Cold Brew, Medium · Other — — 25 1g — — 57
Honey Buddy Chicken Biscuit · Other — — 470 12g — — 57
Honey Buddy Chicken Biscuit Combo · Other — — 470 12g — — 57
Jr. Classic Chocolate Frosty · Other — — 190 6g — — 57
Jr. Vanilla Frosty · Other — — 190 6g — — 57
Large Vanilla Frosty · Other — — 510 16g — — 57
Breakfast Burrito, Bacon · Other — — 700 32g — — 56
Breakfast Burrito, Bacon Combo · Other — — 700 32g — — 56
Medium Vanilla Frosty · Other — — 390 12g — — 56
4 Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets · Other — — 180 10g — — 55
Cobb Salad, Entree · Other — — 420 37g — — 55
Kids' 4Piece Nuggets · Other — — 180 10g — — 55
Parmesan Caesar Salad, Entree · Other — — 290 32g — — 55
Large Brownie Batter Chocolate Frosty Swirl · Other — — 710 16g — — 54
Large OREO Brownie Twist Chocolate Frosty Fusion · Other — — 850 18g — — 54
Medium Brownie Batter Chocolate Frosty Swirl · Other — — 610 13g — — 54
Medium Caramel Chocolate Frosty Swirl · Other — — 470 13g — — 54
10 Piece Spicy Chicken Nuggets · Other — — 470 26g — — 53
4 Piece Spicy Chicken Nuggets · Other — — 190 10g — — 53
6 Piece Buffalo Nuggs · Other — — 310 15g — — 53
6 Piece Spicy Chicken Nuggets · Other — — 280 15g — — 53
Fresh Baked Oatmeal Bar · Other — — 280 3g — — 53
Kids' 4 Piece Spicy Nuggets · Other — — 190 10g — — 53
Large Brownie Batter Vanilla Frosty Swirl · Other — — 710 16g — — 53
Large OREO Brownie Twist Vanilla Frosty Fusion · Other — — 850 17g — — 53
Medium Brownie Batter Vanilla Frosty Swirl · Other — — 610 13g — — 53
Medium OREO Brownie Twist Chocolate Frosty Fusion · Other — — 680 14g — — 53
Medium OREO Brownie Twist Vanilla Frosty Fusion · Other — — 680 14g — — 53
Spicy Nuggs Party Pack · Other — — 2,340 128g — — 53
10 Piece Buffalo Nuggs · Other — — 530 25g — — 52
20 Piece Buffalo Nuggs · Other — — 1,050 50g — — 52
4 Piece Buffalo Nuggs · Other — — 220 10g — — 52
Breakfast Biggie Deals, Sausage & Cheese English Muffin · Other — — 450 14g — — 52
Buffalo Nuggs Party Pack · Other — — 2,530 124g — — 52
Large Caramel Vanilla Frosty Swirl · Other — — 570 15g — — 52
Large Strawberry Chocolate Frosty Swirl · Other — — 530 14g — — 52
Large Strawberry Vanilla Frosty Swirl · Other — — 530 14g — — 52
OREO Brownie Twist Chocolate Frosty Fusion · Other — — 520 10g — — 52
Sausage & Cheese English Muffin · Other — — 450 14g — — 52
10 Piece Spicy Buffalo Nuggs · Other — — 540 26g — — 51
Frosty Fusions Trio · Other — — 520 10g — — 51
Large Caramel Chocolate Frosty Swirl · Other — — 570 15g — — 51
Medium Strawberry Chocolate Frosty Swirl · Other — — 430 11g — — 51
Medium Strawberry Vanilla Frosty Swirl · Other — — 440 11g — — 51
OREO Brownie Twist Vanilla Frosty Fusion · Other — — 520 10g — — 51
Sausage, Egg & Cheese English Muffin · Other — — 540 20g — — 51
Sausage, Egg & Cheese English Muffin Combo · Other — — 540 20g — — 51
Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant · Breakfast — — 590 21g — — 51
Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant Combo · Other — — 590 21g — — 51
Spicy Buffalo Nuggs Party Pack · Other — — 2,610 129g — — 51
20 Piece Spicy Buffalo Nuggs · Other — — 1,080 52g — — 50
6 Piece Spicy Buffalo Nuggs · Other — — 320 15g — — 50
4 Piece Spicy Buffalo Nuggs · Other — — 220 10g — — 49
Breakfast Burrito, Sausage · Other — — 820 31g — — 49
Breakfast Burrito, Sausage Combo · Other — — 820 31g — — 49
Medium Caramel Vanilla Frosty Swirl · Other — — 470 12g — — 49
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit · Other — — 410 16g — — 48
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Combo · Other — — 410 16g — — 48
Breakfast Biggie Deals, Egg & Cheese Biscuit · Other — — 360 11g — — 48
Egg & Cheese Biscuit · Other — — 360 11g — — 48
Egg & Cheese Biscuit Combo · Other — — 360 11g — — 48
Frosty Swirls Trio · Other — — 330 8g — — 48
Pop-Tarts Strawberry Chocolate Frosty Fusion · Other — — 370 8g — — 48
Large Pop-Tarts Strawberry Vanilla Frosty Fusion · Other — — 660 14g — — 47
Pop-Tarts Strawberry Vanilla Frosty Fusion · Other — — 370 8g — — 47
Breakfast Baconator · Breakfast — — 680 33g — — 46
Breakfast Baconator Combo · Other — — 680 33g — — 46
Caramel Frosty Cream Cold Brew, Small · Other — — 160 4g — — 46
Large Pop-Tarts Strawberry Chocolate Frosty Fusion · Other — — 660 14g — — 46
Medium Pop-Tarts Strawberry Vanilla Frosty Fusion · Other — — 520 11g — — 46
Medium Caramel Crunch Chocolate Frosty Fusion · Other — — 580 12g — — 45
Medium Caramel Crunch Vanilla Frosty Fusion · Other — — 580 12g — — 45
Medium Pop-Tarts Strawberry Chocolate Frosty Fusion · Other — — 520 11g — — 45
Caramel Frosty Cream Cold Brew, Medium · Other — — 220 5g — — 44
Chocolate Frosty Cream Cold Brew, Small · Other — — 170 4g — — 44
Large Caramel Crunch Chocolate Frosty Fusion · Other — — 740 15g — — 44
Large Caramel Crunch Vanilla Frosty Fusion · Other — — 740 15g — — 44
Vanilla Frosty Cream Cold Brew, Medium · Other — — 220 5g — — 44
Vanilla Frosty Cream Cold Brew, Small · Other — — 170 4g — — 44
Caramel Frosty Cream Cold Brew, Large · Other — — 310 7g — — 43
Chocolate Frosty Cream Cold Brew, Medium · Other — — 230 5g — — 43
Chocolate Frosty Cream Cold Brew, Large · Other — — 320 7g — — 42
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit · Other — — 580 19g — — 42
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Combo · Other — — 580 19g — — 42
Breakfast Biggie Bundles · Other — — 450 11g — — 40
Breakfast Biggie Deals, Sausage Biscuit · Other — — 450 11g — — 40
Sausage Biscuit · Other — — 450 11g — — 40
Vanilla Frosty Cream Cold Brew, Large · Other — — 310 6g — — 40
Breakfast Biggie Deals, Honey Butter Biscuit · Other — — 310 3g — — 39
Breakfast Biggie Deals, Sausage Gravy & Biscuit · Other — — 400 6g — — 39
Honey Butter Biscuit · Other — — 310 3g — — 39
Sausage Gravy & Biscuit · Other — — 400 6g — — 39
Cobb Salad, Dressing · Other — — 250 1g — — 32
Parmesan Caesar Salad, Dressing · Other — — 240 2g — — 29
Taco Salad, Dressing · Other — — 150 1g — — 24
Apple Pecan Salad, Dressing · Other — — 90 0g — — 23
All-Natural Lemonade, Large · Other — — 330 0g — — 20
All-Natural Lemonade, Medium · Other — — 280 0g — — 20
All-Natural Lemonade, Small · Other — — 190 0g — — 20
Pineapple Mango Lemonade, Large · Other — — 420 0g — — 20
Pineapple Mango Lemonade, Medium · Other — — 330 0g — — 20
Pineapple Mango Lemonade, Small · Other — — 230 0g — — 20
Strawberry Lemonade, Large · Other — — 420 0g — — 20
Strawberry Lemonade, Medium · Other — — 330 0g — — 20
Strawberry Lemonade, Small · Other — — 230 0g — — 20
Sweetened Iced Tea, Large · Other — — 320 0g — — 20
Sweetened Iced Tea, Medium · Other — — 270 0g — — 20
Sweetened Iced Tea, Small · Other — — 190 0g — — 20
Tangerine Twist Lemonade, Large · Other — — 420 0g — — 20
Tangerine Twist Lemonade, Medium · Other — — 330 0g — — 20
Tangerine Twist Lemonade, Small · Other — — 220 0g — — 20
Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea, Large · Other — — 10 0g — — —
Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea, Medium · Other — — 10 0g — — —
Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea, Small · Other — — 5 0g — — —
Minute Maid Light Lemonade, Large · Other — — 15 0g — — —
Regular Hot Coffee, Large · Other — — 5 1g — — —
Regular Hot Coffee, Medium · Other — — 5 0g — — —
Regular Hot Coffee, Small · Other — — 5 0g — — —
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