Wendy’s Chicken Tenders
Wendy’s Tenders, a newer menu item at the fast food restaurant, are made with white meat chicken and served with your choice of sauce.
There are 420 calories, 22 grams of fat, 22 grams of carbohydrates, and 33 grams of protein in a 3-piece order.
Read this nutrition report for an analysis of calories and a complete overview of the nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in chicken tenders served at Wendy’s.
Chicken Tenders Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are based on standard formulations and recipe for fried chicken tenders, excluding the optional dipping sauce.
Calories
Here is a summary of the total calories in an order of Wendy’s Tenders, by order size.
Calories by Macronutrient
Here is a summary of calories from fat, carbs, and protein in Wendy’s chicken tenders.
Wendy’s Tenders
Calories by Macronutrient|
3 Pieces |
4 Pieces | |
|
Calories from Fat |
200 |
270 |
|
Calories from Carbs |
90 |
115 |
|
Calories from Protein |
130 |
175 |
|
Total Calories |
420 |
560 |
The greatest proportion (48%) of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Proteins contribute 31% of the calories, and the remaining 21% is from carbs.
3 Tenders
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinBased on three pieces.
Calories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by Wendy’s fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the chicken is prepared onsite and with a dipping sauce.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 35 minutes to burn off the calories from a 3-piece order.
Check the list below of exercise times required to burn off 420 calories, by activity.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 420 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Review the table below, which shows nutrition facts for Chicken Tenders, by order size.
Amount (%DV) per Order
|
3 Tenders |
4 Tenders | |
|
Calories |
420 |
560 |
|
Total Fat |
22g (28%) |
30g (38%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
3.5g (18%) |
5g (25%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
80mg (27%) |
105mg (35%) |
|
Sodium |
1050mg (46%) |
1390mg (60%) |
|
Carbs |
22g (8%) |
29g (11%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g (4%) |
1g (4%) |
|
Total Sugars |
0g |
0g |
|
Protein |
33g |
44g |
%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.
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a specific nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, Wendy’s Tenders are high in sodium. The larger 4pc order size is also high in saturated fat.
|
3pcs |
4pcs | |
|
Saturated Fat |
18% |
25% |
|
Sodium |
46% |
60% |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Total Fat
A 3-piece order contains 22 grams of total dietary fats, including 3.5 grams of saturated fat.
By comparison, a 4-piece order of Wendy’s Tenders has 5 grams of saturated fat, which is a 25% daily value (%DV) and is considered high for a single serving.
Calculate Daily Value
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
|
4 Pieces |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
30g |
78g |
38% |
|
Saturated Fat |
5g |
20g |
25% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Note: Saturated fats are found in animal fats, pizza, baked goods, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
Summary of Fat in Wendy’s Tenders
Per 3-piece order
Check nutrition facts for Wendy’s menu items.
Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.
Chicken Tenders Ingredients and Allergens
Check the table below for a full list of ingredients in Wendy’s Chicken Tenders.
Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders |
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Chicken Tender Breast Strips with Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Phosphates Battered and Breaded with Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Food Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Wheat Gluten, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Extractives of Turmeric, Extractives of Paprika. Breading Set in Vegetable Oil. Tenders cooked in Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Corn Oil and/or Cottonseed Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane (added to reduce foaming) |
Allergens
Wendy’s Chicken Tenders are made with ingredients that contain wheat.
Wendy’s food may be prepared and/or cooked with common kitchen equipment. Tenders are cooked in oil and fryers that are used to cook other menu items. As a result, there is a possibility of cross contact with other allergens, including fish, egg, milk, or nuts.
Check list of allergens in Wendy’s menu items.
Fast Food Nuggets Nutrition Facts
Review the data table below for calories and nutrition facts in select chicken nuggets, tenders, and strips form popular fast food restaurants across the nation.
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| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arby's | Chicken Tenders (3pc) | 370 | 18g | 28g | 23g | 1190mg |
| Burger King | Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 11g | 9g | 490mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Nuggets (8pc) | 250 | 11g | 11g | 27g | 1210mg |
| Jack in the Box | Chicken Strips (3pc) | 470 | 23g | 32g | 33g | 1760mg |
| McDonald's | Chicken McNuggets (6pc) | 250 | 15g | 15g | 14g | 500mg |
| Wendy's | Crispy Nuggets (4pc) | 170 | 2.5g | 9g | 9g | 360mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 9g | 10g | 480mg |
| Wendy's | Tenders (3pc) | 420 | 3.5g | 22g | 33g | 1050mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (6pc) | 300 | 19g | 15g | 17g | 780mg |
| Steak 'n Shake | Chicken Fingers (3pc) | 420 | 24g | 32g | 23g | 990mg |
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.
Nutrition facts, ingredients, and food product image source: The Wendy’s Company. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.