9 of the Best Wendy’s Low-Calorie Options

Are wendy’s low-calorie options the most nutrient-dense food you can eat?

Probably not.

However, this does not mean you cannot enjoy it every now and then because there are going to be times where you have no choice or you just feel like having it.

For this reason, I wrote this article so you can enjoy the best Wendy’s low-calorie options and still keep your overall caloric intake to where it needs to be for your particular body goal.

Scroll down to read the best of wendy’s low-calorie options.

1. Spicy Chicken Sandwich

The spicy chicken sandwich is one of the best-tasting sandwiches from wendy’s!

However, its protein content might make it even better with it containing 24 grams.

All in all, with the spicy chicken sandwich containing 24 grams of protein and being under 500 calories, it makes for a viable option when you are looking to eat fast food and keep the overall calories low.

Calories & Macronutrients:

Calories: 460
Fats: 20 grams
Carbs: 45 grams
Protein: 24 grams

2. Homestyle Chicken Sandwich

If you are someone who enjoys the homestyle chicken sandwich then you’ll be joyed to see this on the list.

Its macros and calories are fairly similar to the spicy chicken sandwich which as mentioned above is a great choice overall.

Therefore, one cannot go wrong choosing to have this wendy’s low-calorie option!

Calories & Macronutrients:

Calories: 468
Fats: 20 grams
Carbs: 46 grams
Protein: 25 grams

3. Grilled Chicken Sandwich

The grilled chicken sandwich from wendy’s is the most macro-friendly item on the menu.

Why is that you may ask?

Because of its grilled nature, the grams per fat are significantly lower at 9 grams.

Calorie-wise it is 340 grams.

And its protein content is great with it containing 29 grams!

Overall, this makes for a great choice.

Calories & Macronutrients:

Calories: 340
Fats: 9 grams
Carbs: 36 grams
Protein: 29 grams

4. Homestyle Chicken Strips

Are you someone who enjoys chicken strips?

Well, if you are then you will be glad to see this on this list.

The homestyle chicken strips from wendy’s are under 400 calories and contain 25 grams of protein.

Therefore, going with the homestyle chicken strips would be a great option for you, but hey who am I to tell you what to do.

Calories & Macronutrients:

Calories: 380
Fats: 20 grams
Carbs: 26 grams
Protein: 25 grams

5. 5-Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets

The 5-piece crispy chicken nuggets are a great choice to go with at Wendy’s because of it’s low-calorie content.

How low is it calorically?

It is the lowest calorie item on this list at 200 calories.

Ultimately, if you are ever in a situation where all you can eat is fast food, or you simply just want it, going with the 5-piece crispy chicken nuggets is an ideal choice for you.

Calories & Macronutrients:

Calories: 200
Fats: 12 grams
Carbs: 12 grams
Protein: 12 grams

6. Grilled Chicken Wrap

The grilled chicken wrap is one of the best calorie and macronutrient items on this list.

It is under 300 calories and contains close to 20 grams of protein.

Going with this option you cannot go wrong in any way.

Check out the calories and macros below.

Calories & Macronutrients:

Calories: 280
Fats: 12 grams
Carbs: 25 grams
Protein: 18 grams

Wendy's low-calorie options are great and there are plenty to choose from

7. Spicy Chicken Wrap

Protein wise when looking at the spicy chicken wrap one would think it is higher in protein, but it is not.

It contains 15 grams, which is not bad at all but could be higher.

Having said that, this does not make it an overall bad choice if you do enjoy it.

However, there are better options on this list with higher protein content and relatively similar carb and fat macros.

Calories & Macronutrients:

Calories: 350 calories
Fats: 20 grams
Carbs: 28 grams
Protein: 15 grams

8. Grilled Asiago Ranch Chicken Club

The grilled asiago ranch chicken club burger contains the highest grams of protein on this list with 37 grams.

However, it is also the highest calorie-wise on this list at 480 calories.

But, considering everything this is still a great wendy’s low-calorie option due to it still being under 500 calories.

Lastly, having this burger should keep you full for a prolonged period because of the macros.

Calories & Macronutrients:

Calories: 480
Fats: 22 grams
Carbs: 34 grams
Protein: 37 grams

9. Double Stack

When you look at the double stack, you could make the assumption that it is going to be at least over 600 calories.

However, that is not the case at all.

It’s under 500 calories and lower than the spicy chicken sandwich calorically.

Though it’s not significantly lower, it still is which may be a surprise to some.

Nonetheless, if you are someone who enjoys the double stack from wendy’s, then by all means enjoy yourself whenever the mood arises.

Calories & Macronutrients:

Calories: 440
Fats: 26 grams
Carbs: 26 grams
Protein: 26 grams

Bonus!

10. Frosty (Jr. Size)

People tend to really enjoy the frosty from wendy’s just ask Isaiah Thomas how desperate people can get for them.

I was curious to see if it could in any way make this list and it made its way on.

Check out the calories below of the Jr. size frosty.

Not bad at all!

Calories & Macronutrients:

Calories: 200
Fats: 6 grams
Carbs: 32 grams
Protein: 5 grams
Sugar: 24 grams

Last Words

So much is made of whether having fast food when looking to lose body fat is even an option.

But, as apart of an overall healthy diet, why can’t it be?

If 80-90 percent of the time you are eating nutritious foods and not overeating, what is wrong with still having some of your favorite foods and eating according to your goal?

There is nothing wrong with that.

Matter of fact, cookie-cutter diet plans are the ones that truly fail.

Anyone who suppresses cravings and doesn’t enjoy themselves in moderation is bound to binge.

This behavior is what makes losing body fat and keeping it off so hard because this idea and concept of one extreme or the other has rarely worked.

This is why I am here to tell you you can enjoy yourself in moderation. Do not go overboard and you won’t have any issues in terms of staying on track.

Taking pit stops is okay.

And in terms of losing weight, all you have to be is a negative energy balance aka a calorie deficit.

I wrote a full article on what a calorie deficit is and you can check it out by clicking here.

Furthermore, I mention protein a lot in this article. You can check out the important role protein plays in fat loss by clicking here.

Having said all this, you can definitely enjoy some great Wendy’s low-calorie options without it affecting your goals!

To check out Wendy’s full nutritional information, click here.