Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Made with 100% white meat, Wendy’s chicken nuggets are marinated and breaded in a special fiery blend of peppers and spices, then fried until crispy.
There are 190 calories, 12 grams fat, 9 grams carbs, and 10 grams protein in a serving of 4 nuggets (before adding a dipping sauce).
Read this fast food report for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients and allergens in Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
Select from a variety of dipping sauce options, including Buttermilk Ranch, Sweet & Sour, Honey Mustard, Ghost Pepper Ranch, or our favorite, BBQ.
Spicy Chicken Nuggets Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts vary by serving size, which is based on the number of nuggets.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) indicates how much of a specific nutrient is in Wendy’s spicy nuggets, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and balance choices based on your dietary goals.
As shown in the table below, Wendy’s chicken nuggets are high in sodium and, depending on the size ordered, also high in saturated fat.
% Daily Value
Use the %DV to determine if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).|
4 Nuggets |
6 Nuggets |
10 Nuggets | |
|
Saturated Fat |
15% |
20% |
35% |
|
Sodium |
21% |
31% |
52% |
|
Total Carbs |
3% |
5% |
8% |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
Here is a summary of the total calories, by order size:
Calories by Macronutrient
Review the table below for a summary of the calories per macronutrient.
Calories by Macronutrient
|
4 Nuggets |
6 Nuggets |
10 Nuggets | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Calories from Fat |
110 |
165 |
280 |
|
Calories from Carbs |
40 |
55 |
90 |
|
Calories from Protein |
40 |
60 |
100 |
|
Total Calories |
190 |
280 |
470 |
The highest proportion (58%) of total calories is derived from dietary fats. The remaining 42% of calories is split fairly evenly between carbohydrates and protein.
Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Nuggets
% 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 in your meal may vary by location and with the addition of a dipping sauce.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 280 CALORIES (6-piece order)
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Calories in Dipping Sauces
Here is a summary of the total calories in one serving (packet) of each flavor dipping sauce on Wendy’s menu.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per order (%DV)
|
4 Pieces |
6 Pieces |
10 Pieces | |
|
Calories |
190 |
280 |
470 |
|
Total Fat |
12g (15%) |
18g (23%) |
31g (40%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
3g (15%) |
4g (20%) |
7g (35%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
25mg (8%) |
40mg (13%) |
65mg (22%) |
|
Sodium |
480mg (21%) |
720mg (31%) |
1190mg (52%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
9g (3%) |
13g (5%) |
22g (8%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g (4%) |
1g (4%) |
2g (7%) |
|
Total Sugars |
0g |
0g |
0g |
|
Protein |
10g |
15g |
26g |
%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.
Total Fat
The FDA states that “saturated fat is a nutrient to get less of.”
Review the data table below for a summary of the total fat, saturated fat, and daily value (amount of fat per serving as a percentage of recommended limit), by order size.
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
|
6 Nuggets |
per Serving |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value |
|
Total Fat |
18g |
78g |
23% |
|
Saturated Fat |
4g |
20g |
20% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
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Ingredients and Allergens
Here are the lists of ingredients in the chicken nuggets, breading, and the oil used for cooking.
Ingredients
|
Chicken Nuggets |
|
Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning, Sodium Phosphates |
|
Breading |
|
Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Spice, Gum Arabic, Extractives of Paprika, Yellow Corn Flour, Leavening, Yeast, Natural Flavors, Sugar, Breading Set in Vegetable Oil |
|
Cooking Oil |
|
Nuggets are cooked in vegetable oils which may include one or more of the following: Soybean, Canola, Corn and/or Cottonseed, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, and Dimethylpolysiloxane. |
Allergens
Spicy chicken nuggets are made with ingredients that include wheat.
The side dish may be cooked in the same fryer and with the same oil used to prepare other menu items that contain egg, fish, milk, soy, and other possible common allergens.
If you have a food allergy, check Wendy’s allergen guide and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.
For comparison, check the allergens in Shake Shack Chicken Bites.
Fast Food Chicken Nuggets Nutrition Facts
Use the table below to compare nutrition facts in chicken nuggets from popular fast food restaurants, including Burger King, McDonald’s, Shake Shack, and Wendy’s.
| 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 |
| Burger King | Chicken Nuggets (8pc) | 390 | 25g | 23g | 18g | 990mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Nuggets (8pc) | 250 | 11g | 11g | 27g | 1210mg |
| McDonald's | Chicken McNuggets (6pc) | 250 | 15g | 15g | 14g | 500mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 9g | 10g | 480mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (6pc) | 280 | 18g | 13g | 15g | 720mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (10pc) | 470 | 31g | 22g | 26g | 1190mg |
| Wendy's | Crispy Nuggets (10pc) | 450 | 29g | 23g | 25g | 950mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (6pc) | 300 | 19g | 15g | 17g | 780mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (10pc) | 510 | 32g | 26g | 29g | 1,300mg |
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