Wendy’s Apple Pecan Salad Nutrition and Calories
Wendy’s Apple Pecan Salad is made fresh each day and includes a generous helping of lettuce, apple bites, dried cranberries, pecans, crumbled blue cheese, and grilled chicken breast.
There are 440 calories in the salad alone. The salad comes with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette dressing. Together, the fresh-made salad with dressing has 530 total calories, 27 grams fat, and 31 grams protein.
Read this guide for an in-depth overview of the nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the Apple Pecan Salad offered at Wendy’s.
Use the table at the bottom of this post to compare summary nutrition facts of popular salads offered at fast food restaurants.
Nutritional Information
Calories in Wendy’s Apple Pecan Salad
There are 440 calories in Wendy’s Apple Pecan Salad. One packet of dressing adds 90 calories.
Combined, the salad and dressing contains 530 total calories.
Approximately 45% of total calories is derived from fat. Carbohydrates contribute 32% of the total calories and the remaining 23% of calories is from protein.
- Fat: 240 calories
- Carbs: 170 calories
- Protein: 120 calories
- Total: 530 calories (salad & dressing)
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Wendy’s. Calories may vary as a result of how the salad is prepared.
Fat
One serving of this salad with dressing has 27 grams of total fat, including 10 grams of saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Saturated Fat
One serving of the salad and dressing delivers about 90 calories from saturated fat. That’s about half of the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
Calcium, Iron, and Potassium
One salad, with or without the dressing, contains 25% of the recommended daily value (% DV) of calcium and 15% DV of Iron, and about 17% DV of Potassium
Here is a summary of the nutritional information for the salad and the salad dressing.
Nutrition Summary (Salad)
Serving Size 1 Apple Pecan Salad
CALORIES
440TOTAL FAT
24g(30%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
28g(10%DV)
PROTEIN
31g| Saturated Fat | 10g (50%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 100mg (33%DV) |
| Sodium | 1160mg (50%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g (18%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 19g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Summary (Dressing)
Serving Size 1 Packet of Salad Dressing
CALORIES
90TOTAL FAT
3g(3%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
16g(5%DV)
PROTEIN
0g| Saturated Fat | 0g (0%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0%DV) |
| Sodium | 190mg (8%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g (0%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 15g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients and Allergens
What’s in the Apple Pecan Salad?
Made fresh daily, Wendy’s Apple Pecan Salad is packed with a signature lettuce blend, red and green apple bites, dried cranberries, roasted pecans, crumbled blue cheese, and topped with bites of grilled chicken breast.
The salad comes with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette and is a popular option for either lunch or dinner.
Wendy’s Apple Pecan Salad Ingredients
There are more than 50 ingredients in the Apple Pecan Salad at Wendy’s.
Salad Blend
Romaine Lettuce, Apple Bites, Spring Mix, Dried Cranberries.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Meat with Rib Meat, Water, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphates, Natural Flavors, Maltodextrin, Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Gum Arabic, Yeast Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sugar, Grill Flavor (from sunflower oil), Extractives of Turmeric, Corn Maltodextrin, and Canola Oil.
Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing
Water, Sugar, Pomegranate Juice Concentrate, Soybean Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Orange Juice Concentrate, White Wine Vinegar, Balsamic Vinegar, Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Orange Flavedo (orange peel, sugar, orange oil), Shallots, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Spice, and Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor).
Blue Cheese Crumbles
Blue Cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, penicillium roqueforti), Powdered Cellulose (anti-caking), and Natamycin (mold inhibitor).
Roasted Pecans
Pecans, Sugar, Honey, Corn Starch, Calcium Stearate (anti-caking agent), Soy Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Lactose (from milk), Xanthan Gum, Soybean Oil, Sea Salt, and Cayenne Pepper.
What is Calcium Stearate?
Calcium Stearate – used to prepare Wendy’s Roasted Pecans – is an odorless white waxy powder, is the carboxylate salt of calcium. It is used in the manufacturing process of lubricants, surfactants, and various food items.
Stearic acid is a fatty acid in animal fats and most vegetable oils. It’s derived from palm oil, soybean oil, or tallow.
Food grade calcium stearate is often used as a dough conditioner and flour enrichment as well as an emulsifier, flavoring agent, stabilizer, and thickening agent.
It is often found in baked snacks, candies, and packaged dry mixes.
Allergens
The salad is made with milk, soy, and tree nuts (pecans).
Grilled chicken may be prepared using a cutting board that is also used to prepare other menu items that contain wheat, soy, or milk allergens.
Compare Nutritional Value of Fast Food Salads
Use the following table to quickly and easily compare the nutrition facts in select salads offered at popular fast food restaurants. You can use the small arrows in the top row to sort by a specific category (e.g., restaurant, menu item, calories, fat, carbs, protein, or sodium).
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whataburger | Apple & Cranberry Salad with Chicken | 385 | 12g | 39g | 32g | 770mg |
| TacoTime | Chicken Taco Salad | 310 | 14g | 26g | 21g | 450mg |
| Panera Bread | Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken | 440 | 25g | 26g | 32g | 1030mg |
| Wendy’s | Apple Pecan Salad with Dressing | 530 | 27g | 44g | 31g | 1350mg |
| Panera Bread | Southwest Caesar Salad with Chicken | 630 | 48g | 22g | 32g | 980mg |
| Panera Bread | Caesar Salad | 410 | 30g | 24g | 12g | 870mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Market Salad with Grilled Chicken | 550 | 31g | 42g | 28g | 1010mg |
| Wendy’s | Southwest Avocado Salad with Dressing | 560 | 39g | 16g | 40g | 1250mg |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder Salad | 250 | 8g | 21g | 30g | 880mg |
Which Fast Food Salad Has the Most Calories?
As you can see from the table above, one of the salads with the most calories is Wendy’s Pecan Salad (with the dressing).
Panera Bread’s Southwest Caesar Salad with Chicken and Wendy’s Southwest Avocado Salad are also at the top of the calorie charts.
How Much Sodium is in a Fast Food Salad?
Another key factor to consider when choosing your lunch order at fast food restaurants is the amount of sodium in the dish.
It’s an additive that is often used as a preservative and to extend shelf life. As a result, the amount of sodium in fast food can be significant.
This is, of course, only a small list of the plethora of salad options at the hundreds of different fast food restaurants around the country.
Of the salads included in this table, the Hook & Ladder Salad from Firehouse Subs contains the most sodium with 1,900 milligrams per serving.
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 allergens source: The Wendy’s Company.
