Wendy’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Wendy’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich is made with seasoned, breaded chicken that is topped with shredded lettuce and mayo, then served on a plain top bun.
There are 340 calories, 17 grams of fat, 32 grams of carbohydrates, and 15 grams of protein in one fried chicken sandwich.
This fast food nutrition report provides an in-depth review of nutrition facts, calories analysis, ingredients, and allergens in a chicken sandwich from Wendy’s.
Chicken Sandwich Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are based on a standard serving, excluding any substitutions or additional toppings.
Calories
There are 340 calories in a Chicken Sandwich.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient, per serving:
The greatest proportion (44%) of total calories is derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up another 38% of the calories, and the remaining 18% is from protein.
Wendy’s Chicken Sandwich
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Wendy’s fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the sandwich is prepared onsite.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 30 minutes to burn off the calories from a standard crispy chicken sandwich.
Here is a list of the approximate times required to burn off the 340 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 340 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Review the following table, which shows nutrition facts for Wendy’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Sandwich
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
340 |
%DV |
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Total Fat |
17g |
22% |
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Saturated Fat |
3g |
15% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
40mg |
13% |
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Sodium |
640mg |
28% |
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Carbohydrates |
32g |
12% |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
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Total Sugars |
4g | |
|
Protein |
15g |
%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.
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Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a 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, a Chicken Sandwich is high in sodium.
|
%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
15% |
MED |
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Sodium |
28% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Dietary Fats
One serving of the sandwich with a crispy fried chicken filet contains 17 grams of total fat, including 3 grams of saturated fat. The amount of total dietary fats has a 22% daily value. That is high.
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Sandwich |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
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Total Fat |
17g |
78g |
22% |
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Saturated Fat |
3g |
20g |
15% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
For context, Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming less saturated fat.
Approximately 9% of total calories in Wendy’s sandwich is derived from saturated fats.
Summary of Fat in Wendy’s Chicken Sandwich
Sodium
One sandwich contains 640 milligrams of sodium, which is nearly 30% of the recommended limit for an entire day.
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.
Ingredients and Allergens
Review the table below for a full list of ingredients in Wendy’s Crispy Fried Chicken Sadnwich.
Ingredients
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Crispy Chicken Patty |
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Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Breaded with Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Wheat Flour, Rice Flour, Salt, Sugar, Spices, Leavening, Modified Corn Starch, Wheat Gluten, Natural Flavors (including extractives of celery seed), Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Yeast, Yeast Extract, Dehydrated Onion, Chicken Fat, Chicken Broth, Extractives of Turmeric, Maltodextrin, Gum Arabic. Breading Set in Vegetable Oil. Cooked In Vegetable Oil Contains wheat. The chicken is cooked in common oil that is also used to cook foods that may contain egg, fish, milk, sesame, soy, and wheat. |
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Sandwich Bun |
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Wheat Enriched Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (preservative), Color Blend (annatto extract, turmeric extract), Dough Conditioners, Enzyme Blends, Natural Flavor, Sesame Flour, Spices (turmeric and paprika), Vital Wheat Gluten, Whole Grain Corn Flour, Yeast Nutrient (ammonium sulfate), Yellow Corn Flour Contains sesame, wheat. |
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Mayonnaise |
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Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA (protects flavor) Contains egg. |
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Other Ingredients |
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Lettuce |
Allergens
The Crispy Chicken Sandwich from Wendy’s is made with ingredients that contain egg, sesame, and wheat.
Due to risk of cross-contamination as a result of cooking in common oil and with shared kitchen equipment, the sandwich may come into contact with (and contain) soy, milk, and fish.
Check the list of disclosed allergens in Wendy’s menu.
Fast Food Sandwiches Nutrition Facts
Review the following table, which shows nutrition facts for select sandwiches from popular fast food restaurants.
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| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Big Fish | 570 | 30g | 58g | 19g | 1270mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Southwest Veggie Wrap | 630 | 47g | 36g | 27g | 1250mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | 420 | 18g | 41g | 29g | 1460mg |
| Dairy Queen | Chicken Strip Sandwich | 550 | 26g | 62g | 18g | 990mg |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian (Mini) | 540 | 30g | 41g | 28g | 1529mg |
| Jimmy John's | Club Tuna (8") | 860 | 40g | 76g | 42g | 1980mg |
| Jimmy John's | Club Lulu (8") | 690 | 26g | 71g | 35g | 1760mg |
| KFC | Classic Chicken | 650 | 35g | 49g | 34g | 1260mg |
| McDonald's | Filet-O-Fish | 380 | 19g | 38g | 16g | 580mg |
| McDonald's | McCrispy Chicken | 470 | 20g | 46g | 26g | 1140mg |
| Popeyes | Spicy Chicken | 700 | 42g | 50g | 28g | 1635mg |
| Subway | Meatball Marinara (6") | 460 | 20g | 52g | 20g | 1130mg |
| Wendy's | Grilled Chicken Wrap | 420 | 16g | 41g | 28g | 1100mg |
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