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Wendy's Triple Berry Frosty Nutrition Review

In addition to the classic chocolate frosty and the limited time vanilla frosty, you may have the option to order Wendy’s Triple Berry Frosty with a blend of strawberry, blackberry, and raspberry flavors.

This flavor is a limited time offer and may only be available at select locations. Before you order, read this guide for detailed information about the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in Wendy’s Triple Berry Frosty.

Wendy’s Berry Frosty Nutritional Information

Serving size: 1 Small

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

	%DV	Level
Saturated Fat	25%	HIGH
Sodium	12%	MED

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

Total calories in Wendy’s berry flavored frosty vary based on the size ordered.

A Jr. Triple Berry Frosty has 200 calories
A Small Triple Berry Frosty has 320 calories
A Medium Triple Berry Frosty has 400 calories
A Large Triple Berry Frosty has 520 calories

Calories by Macronutrient

Regardless of size, the proportion of calories by macronutrient is the same. Carbohydrates contribute the vast majority, approximately 65%, of total calories. Dietary fats make up about 20% of the total calories and the remaining 10% is from protein.

Wendy’s Triple Berry Frosty

% calories from fat, carbs and protein

calories from fat

25%

calories from carbS

65%

calories from Protein

10%

Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient for each size available:

Calories by Macronutrient by Frosty Size

	Jr.	Small	Medium	Large
Calories from Fat	45	70	90	120
Calories from Carbs	130	215	270	350
Calories from Protein	25	35	40	50
Total Calories	200	320	400	520

The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Wendy’s fast food restaurant. Percentage of total calories may not be the same across sizes due to rounding.

Triple Berry flavored Frosty from Wendy's restaurant with text listing calories, fat, carbs and protein by size. — There are 200+ calories in a Triple Berry Frosty, depending on size.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Order (%DV)

Red indicates %DV is high.

	SMALL	MEDIUM	LARGE
Calories	320	400	520
Total Fat	8g (10%)	10g (13%)	13g (17%)
Trans Fat	0g	0g	0g
Cholesterol	30mg (10%)	40mg (13%)	55g (18%)
Sodium	270mg (12%)	340mg (15%)	440g (19%)
Carbohydrates	53g (19%)	67g (24%)	87g (32%)
Total Sugars	46g	57g	75g
Protein	9g	11g	14g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Total Sugars

There are 53 grams of total carbohydrate in the small size Frosty, including 46 grams of total sugars.

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Sugars contribute a significant portion of total calories. Ingredients include sugar, molasses, and high fructose corn syrup.

At this time, Wendy’s does not provide a breakout between Natural Sugars vs. Added Sugars. However, as you can see from the list of ingredients, the Frosty recipe includes sugar, molasses, and high fructose corn syrup, all of which are considered added sugars.

Moreover, sugar is the second ingredient. That’s an important note because regulations require food processors to list ingredients in order of dominance by weight.

That said, milk (the first ingredient) does contain natural sugars (lactose). Natural sugars are reported within “total sugars.”

To put all of this into context, the FDA recommends that American adults limit the amount of Added Sugars to 50 grams per day (based on a daily diet of 2,000 calories).

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Triple berry flavored frosty from Wendy's fast food restaurant with text '200+ calories per serving'.

Learn more about the nutritional value of fast food sweet treats. Compare the calories and nutrition facts in Wendy’s special frosty to the vanilla milkshakes from Chick-fil-A and Shake Shack. Check the amount of sugars and dietary fats to find the best option for your diet plan.

Berry Frosty Ingredients and Allergens

High fructose corn syrup is the first ingredient in the triple berry flavored syrup add-in.
Added sugars include sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, and molasses.

Here are the ingredients in Wendy’s Triple Berry frosty.

Ingredients

Vanilla Frosty Base

Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cream, Nonfat Milk, Whey, Guar Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Calcium Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavor, Molasses, Annatto Extract (for color), and Vitamin A Palmitate.

Triple Berry Flavored Syrup

High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Black Carrot Extract (for color), Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate (a preservative), Sodium Benzoate (a preservative), Silicone (antifoaming and processing aid)

Annatto is an orange/red condiment and food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree. The additive is primarily used in foods for its coloring properties, creating a yellow or orange product.

The achiote tree is indigenous to Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Its seeds contain compounds called carotenoids, which provide a vibrant color.

Annatto is often used to develop a yellow color in butter, margarine, and cheeses. As a condiment, Annatto is used for its nutty, peppery aroma.

Allergens

The frosty ingredients include milk and/or soy.

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Peppermint Frosty from Wendy's with text '320 calories'. — The Peppermint Frosty is available for a limited time on a seasonal basis.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

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