Wendy’s 10pc Crispy Chicken Nuggets Nutrition
Made with chicken breast and rib meat, Wendy’s chicken nuggets are breaded and fried in vegetable oil. Choose from a variety of dipping sauces, including Sweet & Sour, Buttermilk Ranch, Honey Mustard, Ghost Pepper Ranch, or BBQ.
An order of ten crispy chicken nuggets (before adding a dipping sauce) has:
Read this in-depth guide for a complete overview of nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in Wendy’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets.
Crispy Chicken Nuggets Nutrition Info
Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as ten crispy chicken nuggets.
Calories
450% Daily Value
saturated fat
30%HIGH
sodium
41%HIGH
added sugars
0%LOW
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet
The percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient per serving contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA).
Calories per Serving
A ten piece serving contains 450 total calories. Based on that total, a single crispy nugget has about 45 calories.
Here is a summary of the estimated number of calories in 10 nuggets from fat, carbs, and protein:
Dietary fat contributes over half of the total calories. Carbohydrates and protein each contribute about 20%.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
Summary of calories by macronutrient is an estimate based on nutrition facts provided by Wendy’s and excludes dipping sauce.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 450 CALORIES
Calories in 4pc and 6pc Crispy Nuggets
The composition of calories per macronutrient are essentially the same regardless of order size. Of course, the total calories differ based on serving size.
Here is a summary of total calories per order size for crispy nuggets and a similar menu item, the spicy chicken nuggets offered at Wendy’s fast food restaurant.
Calories by Order Size and Type of Nugget
| Order Size | Crispy Nuggets | Spicy Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 4 pieces | 180 | 190 |
| 6 pieces | 270 | 280 |
| 10 pieces | 450 | 470 |
Calories in Dipping Sauce
Choose from a variety of dipping sauces, from a simple packet of ketchup to spicy ghost pepper ranch.
The following list summarizes total calories per packet of Wendy’s dipping sauce, by flavor.
Total Fat
Each order of ten crispy chicken nuggets from Wendy’s has 29 grams total fat, including 6 grams of saturated fat. The crispy nuggets contain zero trans fat per serving.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
According to the FDA, saturated fat ‘is a nutrient to get less of.’ General guidelines recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
To that end, take note that the 55 calories from saturated fat per 10pc serving has a 30% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Sodium
One serving of 10 chicken nuggets from Wendy’s contains 950 milligrams of sodium. That’s over 40% of the FDA-recommended daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 10 Pieces
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
450 |
% Daily Value
|
Total Fat |
29g |
37% |
|
Saturated Fat |
6g |
30% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
80mg |
27% |
|
Sodium |
950mg |
41% |
|
Carbohydrates |
23g |
8% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
|
Total Sugars |
0g | |
|
Added Sugars |
0g |
0% |
|
Protein |
25g |
%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.
Ingredients and Allergens in Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the chicken, breading, and cooking oil used to make Wendy’s Chicken Nuggets.
Chicken
Ingredients:Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Sodium Phosphates, and Salt.
Batter and Breading
Ingredients:Wheat Flour, Water, Bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Spices, Leavening, Dextrose, Yellow Corn Flour, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid, Yeast, Spice Extractives, and Xanthan Gum.
Cooking Oil
Ingredients:Nuggets are cooked in vegetable oils that may include one or more of the following: Soybean oil, Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, and Dimethylpolysiloxane.
CRISPY NUGGETS vs SPICY NUGGETS
Here is a quick summary of the differences in the ingredients used in Wendy’s crispy nuggets and spicy nuggets.
| Crispy Nuggets | Spicy Nuggets |
|---|---|
| Excludes the seasoning used in Spicy Nuggets | Chicken seasoning includes salt, natural flavors (including celery seed), and spices. |
| Breading includes bleached wheat flour and sodium aluminum phosphate. | Breading includes gum arabic and sugar. |
Allergens
The ingredients used in a 10-piece order of Wendy’s crispy chicken nuggets include wheat.
In addition, the chicken nuggets may be cooked in the same fryer and with the same oil used to prepare other menu items that contain egg, fish, milk, soy, and other possible common allergens.
Fast Food Chicken Nuggets Nutrition
This table offers a simple way to review and compare the nutrition facts in chicken nuggets from popular fast food restaurants, including Burger King, McDonald’s, Shake Shack, and Wendy’s.
Use the small arrows in the top row to sort by restaurant, calories, or nutrient. If you’re viewing the table on a smaller screen, click the green plus icon to expand the row and display additional information.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 11g | 9g | 490mg |
| Burger King | Chicken Nuggets (8pc) | 390 | 25g | 23g | 18g | 990mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Nuggets (8pc) | 250 | 11g | 11g | 27g | 1210mg |
| McDonald's | Chicken McNuggets (6pc) | 250 | 15g | 15g | 14g | 500mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 9g | 10g | 480mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (6pc) | 280 | 18g | 13g | 15g | 720mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (10pc) | 470 | 31g | 22g | 26g | 1190mg |
| Wendy's | Crispy Nuggets (10pc) | 450 | 29g | 23g | 25g | 950mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (6pc) | 300 | 19g | 15g | 17g | 780mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (10pc) | 510 | 32g | 26g | 29g | 1,300mg |
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts, ingredients, and images courtesy of The Wendy’s Company.