Taco Salad — Wendy's
Salad · Entree + dressing (Wendy's published)
Nutrition Facts
Value score blends protein-per-dollar (45%), calories-per-dollar (15%) and nutrition quality (40%) against every priced item we track. How it’s calculated →
Is the Taco Salad a good deal?
At a typical $8.59, the Taco Salad at Wendy's gives you 630 calories and 32g of protein — 3.7g of protein and 73 calories for every dollar you spend. That earns it a value score of 56/100, which ranks it #9 of the 57 salad items we've priced across every chain (the typical salad item returns about 2.9g of protein per dollar).
Where it stands out: a high absolute protein load (32g); 6g of fiber. Worth noting, though — sodium runs high (1,540mg). If you want more for your money in the same category, Chicken Caesar Salad at Costco Food Court scores higher (79/100 value, $5.99).
Price by metro
| Metro | Price | Protein / $ | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $8.49 | 3.8g | 74 |
| Denver | $8.49 | 3.8g | 74 |
| Atlanta | $8.59 | 3.7g | 73 |
| Springfield MO | $8.59 | 3.7g | 73 |
| New York | $9.19 | 3.5g | 69 |