Wendy’s Classic Chocolate Frosty
Wendy’s is well known for its thick & creamy chocolate frosty.
A regular-sized classic chocolate frosty has 310 calories, 9 grams of fat, 49 grams of carbohydrates, and 10 grams of protein.
Review this report for a complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in a Chocolate Frosty from Wendy’s.
Chocolate Frosty Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on standard formulations for a chocolate Frosty. Nutritional value, including calories, varies by size ordered.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) illustrates how much of a specific nutrient is in one serving, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and select the best option for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, a chocolate Frosty is high in saturated fat.
Serving size: Small
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
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Saturated Fat |
30% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
8% |
MED |
|
Cholesterol |
12% |
MED |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 310 calories in a small Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty.
Most of the calories are derived from carbohydrates, including sugars. Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving size.
Calories by Macronutrient
|
Small |
Medium |
Large | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Calories from Fat |
80 |
100 |
130 |
|
Calories from Total Carbs |
190 |
240 |
305 |
|
Calories from Protein |
40 |
50 |
65 |
|
Total Calories |
310 |
390 |
500 |
The highest proportion (61%) of the total calories is derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fats make up 26% of the total calories, and the remaining 13% is from protein.
Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Wendy’s fast food restaurant.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 390 CALORIES (medium)
Learn more about fast food nutrition. Compare the nutritional value in the Vanilla Frosty or a Chick-fil-A Chocolate Milkshake. Check the amount of saturated fat and total sugars before deciding which menu item is the best option for your dietary goals.
Nutrition Facts
Here is a copy of the nutrition facts for a small and large chocolate Frosty.
Amount (%DV) per Serving
Red indicates %DV is high.
|
Small |
Large | |
|
Calories |
310 |
500 |
|
Total Fat |
9g (12%) |
15g (19%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
6g (30%) |
9g (45%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
35mg (12%) |
55mg (18%) |
|
Sodium |
180mg (8%) |
290mg (13%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
49g (18%) |
80g (29%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g (4%) |
1g (4%) |
|
Total Sugars |
41g |
68g |
|
Protein |
10g |
16g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary; your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for healthcare advice.
Dietary Fats
A single serving of the small chocolate frosty has 9 grams of total fat, including 6 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
The amount of saturated fat equates to 30% of the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
A size large contains 9 grams of saturated fat, a 45% daily value (%DV).
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
|
Small |
per Serving |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value |
|
Total Fat |
9g |
78g |
12% |
|
Saturated Fat |
7g |
20g |
30% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Sugars
Sugar is listed as the second ingredient. The recipe also includes corn syrup, another form of added sugars.
Check nutrition facts for Wendy’s menu options.
Chocolate Frosty Ingredients and Allergens
Here is the complete list of ingredients in Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty.
Ingredients |
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Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cream, Whey, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cocoa (processed with alkali), Guar Gum, Mono And Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Carrageenan, Calcium Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Dextrose, and Vitamin A Palmitate. |
Is Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty Dairy Free?
One of the most common questions we hear is whether or not the frosty is dairy free. Well, this is an easy one to answer – No.
The classic chocolate frosty from Wendy’s fast food restaurant is not dairy free. In fact, the first ingredient is Milk.
The Frosty recipe also includes whey (a byproduct of milk) and nonfat dry milk.
Allergens in Frosty
The chocolate frosty at Wendy’s is made with milk and may contain soy.
Check the full list of disclosed allergens in Wendy’s menu items.
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 allergens source: The Wendy’s Company. Frosty image courtesy of The Wendy’s Company. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.