Wendy’s Parmesan Caesar Salad: 530 Calories
Wendy’s Parmesan Caesar Salad is made fresh daily. It’s packed with grilled chicken breast, Italian cheeses, Parmesan crisps, and a creamy Caesar dressing.
One salad with dressing contains:
Read this guide for a complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in the Parmesan Caesar Salad with grilled chicken from wEndy’s fast food restaurant.
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Wendy’s Caesar Salad Nutritional Value
Calories
The recommended Caesar dressing contains almost the same number of total calories as the salad on its own.
Combined, one serving of the salad entree has 530 calories. Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient:
The highest proportion of total calories is derived from fat. Specifically, 37 grams of fat (salad entree with dressing) contribute about 64% of the total calories.
Protein makes up 25% of the total calories and the remaining 11% is from carbohydrates.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Wendy’s. Calories may vary as a result of how the salad is prepared.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 530 CALORIES
Total Fat
Let’s take a quick look at the total fat in this meal from Wendy’s.
The Parmesan Caesar Salad entree, without the dressing, has 12 grams of fat, including 6 grams of saturated fat. The Caesar dressing has an additional 25 grams of fat, which includes 4.5 grams of saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
All in, the salad and dressing have a combined total of 37 grams of fat. That’s almost half of the amount of dietary fat the FDA recommends for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).
Iron and Potassium
This salad offers 15% of the recommended daily value of iron and 15% daily value of potassium (based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).
Here are the nutrition facts for Wendy’s Parmesan Caesar Salad and Caesar Dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Salad
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
530 |
|
SALAD |
DRESSING | |
|
Calories |
290 |
240 |
|
Total Fat |
12g (19%) |
25g (39%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
6g (30%) |
4.5g (23%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
85mg (29%) |
35mg (19%) |
|
Sodium |
890mg (38%) |
450mg (20%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
13g (5%) |
2g (1%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
4g (16%) |
0g (0%) |
|
Total Sugars |
3g |
1g |
|
Protein |
31g |
2g |
%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.
Caesar Salad Ingredients and Allergens
Wendy’s Parmesan Caesar Salad starts with a blend of Romaine lettuce and Italian cheeses, including Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano. It’s topped with grilled chicken breast, seasoned croutons, and crumbles of Parmesan crisps.
At your option, you can top the salad entree with a creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Here are the lists of ingredients in the base salad blend, grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, and salad dressing.
Salad Blend
Ingredients:Romaine Lettuce, Italian Cheese Blend, Powdered Cellulose (anti-caking).
Grilled Chicken Breast
Ingredients:Chicken Breast, Water, Seasoning, Potato Starch or Modified Food Starch, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin, and Sodium Phosphates.
Seasoned Croutons
Ingredients:Enriched Flour, Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Yeast, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil with Rosemary Extract and Ascorbic Acid (to preserve freshness).
Parmesan Crisps
Ingredients:The Parmesan Cheese is made with Pasteurized Part Skimmed Milk, Cheese Cultures, Sea Salt, and Enzymes.
Caesar Dressing
Ingredients:Water, Soybean Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sugar, Egg Yolk Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Seed, Natural Flavor, and Anchovies.
What is Soy Lecithin?
Lecithin is a food additive generally used as an emulsifier in the production of food.
Soy Lecithin – an ingredient listed in Wendy’s Grilled Chicken – is extracted from soybeans and composed of choline, fatty acids, and phospholipids. When used as an emulsifier, soy lecithin helps prevent ingredients from separating.
Other additives commonly used as an emulsifier include egg yolks, guar gum, xanthan gum, or gelatin. Xanthan Gum is used in Wendy’s Caesar Dressing.
Soy lecithin is often used in mayonnaise, salad dressings, chocolate, soups, sauces, and baked goods, among other processed foods.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain soy lecithin include:
Allergens
Wendy’s Parmesan Caesar Salad with dressing is made with ingredients that contain egg, soy, anchovies, and milk.
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 and ingredients source: The Wendy’s Company.