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.
A serving of 4 nuggets has 190 calories, 12 grams fat, 9 grams carbs, and 10 grams protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients and allergens in a 4 piece order of 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 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 food contains a low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) level of specific nutrients.4008_d9ea55-e0> |
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15% 4008_f8c6e2-a6> |
20% 4008_413c04-79> |
35% 4008_0650e9-d4> |
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21% 4008_9c3e65-a3> |
31% 4008_9a20c2-fe> |
52% 4008_81a9fe-0e> |
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3% 4008_92cfbe-17> |
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%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
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110 4008_889922-b6> |
165 4008_0014e2-66> |
280 4008_211af1-10> |
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40 4008_6eccbd-a8> |
55 4008_a4a10b-38> |
90 4008_5be088-b1> |
Calories from Protein 4008_06a692-bb> |
40 4008_c4e4e7-74> |
60 4008_69dd86-0b> |
100 4008_36b96a-25> |
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190 4008_ad1ce2-92> |
280 4008_479d89-2e> |
470 4008_60b69b-10> |
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.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 280 CALORIES (6-piece order)
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.
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.
Amount of Fat and Daily Value
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Daily Limit and Daily Value per U.S. FDA general adult nutrition guidance based on 2,000 calories.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per order (%DV)
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190 4008_395d44-1e> |
280 4008_ce1351-13> |
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Sodium 4008_3d0f19-2f> |
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%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.

Ingredients and Allergens in Spicy Nuggets
Here are the lists of ingredients in the chicken nuggets, breading, and the oil used for cooking.
Ingredients
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Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning, Sodium Phosphates. 4008_79bd95-c7> |
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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. 4008_ab0076-e0> |
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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 |
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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 |
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.
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