Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwich is made with marinated chicken breast meat that’s breaded with a special blend of peppers and spices and served with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
One fried chicken sandwich contains:
Read this complete guide to the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in the spicy fried chicken sandwich offered at Wendy’s fast food restaurant.
Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Nutrition Facts
Nutritional information in this guide is based on standard formulations for one chicken sandwich, excluding substitutions or additional toppings.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) indicates the amount of a nutrient in one sandwich, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and balance your dietary options.
As shown in the chart below, Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwich is high in sodium and dietary cholesterol.
Serving size: 1 Sandwich
% 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 |
18% |
MED |
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Sodium |
47% |
HIGH |
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Cholesterol |
23% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 470 calories in Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Total carbohydrates and total fats contribute approximately the same proportion (38%) of the calories in one serving. The remaining 24% is from protein.
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient (i.e., fat, carbs, protein) is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Wendy’s fast food restaurant.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 470 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Sandwich
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
470 | |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
20g |
26% |
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Saturated Fat |
3.5g |
18% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
70mg |
23% |
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Sodium |
1080mg |
47% |
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Carbohydrates |
44g |
16% |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
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Total Sugars |
5g | |
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Protein |
28g |
%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.
Dietary Fats
There are 20 grams of total fat in one sandwich, which is high (26% DV) for a single menu item. Total fat includes 3.5 grams of saturated fat.
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Serving |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
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Total Fat |
20g |
78g |
26% |
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Saturated Fat |
3.5g |
20g |
18% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
The amount of sodium in one sandwich is nearly 50% of the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). That’s high.
Review nutrition facts in Wendy’s sandwiches.
Compare nutrition facts in a the Chicken Sandwich from Burger King and KFC’s chicken sandwich. Check the amount of sodium and saturated fat to determine if the fast food sandwiches are the best option for your diet.
Chicken Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the chicken, sandwich bun, and toppings in Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich.
In addition to the ingredients listed below, the sandwich includes lettuce and tomato.
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Spicy Chicken Breast |
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Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat, Water, and Seasoning |
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Breading |
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Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Spice, Yellow Corn Flour, Leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, and monocalcium phosphate), Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Extractives of Paprika, Spice Extractives. Beading set in Vegetable Oil. |
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Bun |
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Enriched Flour, Water (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid), High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (as a preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Enzymes, Maltodextrins, Modified Food Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), Starch, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Proteins (pea, potato, fava bean), Wheat Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Maltodextrins, and Sesame Flour. |
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Mayonnaise |
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Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor). |
Allergens
Allergens include egg, gluten, sesame, soy and wheat.
Check the full list of disclosed allergens in Wendy’s menu items.
Fast Food Chicken
Here is a summary of nutrition facts for chicken options at Wendy’s fast food restaurant.
<< Swipe table right to left for more nutrition facts
| Updated Oct 2025 | Price | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Pepper Ranch Chicken Sandwich | $8.19 | 690 | 35g | 61g | 32g | 1650mg |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $3.19 | 340 | 17g | 32g | 15g | 640mg |
| Crispy Chicken BLT | $3.69 | 420 | 23g | 34g | 20g | 940mg |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | $7.69 | 480 | 21g | 44g | 29g | 1320mg |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $7.69 | 470 | 20g | 44g | 28g | 1080mg |
| Grilled Chicken Wrap | $7.69 | 420 | 16g | 41g | 28g | 1100mg |
| Asiago Ranch Classic Chicken Club | $8.19 | 600 | 30g | 45g | 37g | 1540mg |
| Spicy Asiago Ranch Chicken Club | $8.19 | 590 | 29g | 45g | 36g | 1410mg |
| Crispy Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | $2.69 | 180 | 12g | 9g | 10g | 380mg |
| Crispy Chicken Nuggets (6pc) | $3.49 | 270 | 17g | 14g | 15g | 570mg |
| Crispy Chicken Nuggets (10pc) | $6.19 | 450 | 29g | 23g | 25g | 950mg |
| Nuggs Party Pack (10pc) | $19.99 | 2260 | 145g | 116g | 123g | 4750mg |
| Spicy Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | $2.69 | 190 | 12g | 9g | 10g | 480mg |
| Spicy Chicken Nuggets (6pc) | $3.49 | 280 | 18g | 13g | 15g | 720mg |
| Spicy Chicken Nuggets (10pc) | $6.19 | 470 | 31g | 22g | 26g | 1190mg |
| Spicy Nuggs Party Pack (10pc) | $19.99 | 2340 | 153g | 112g | 128g | 5960mg |
| Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich | $7.19 | 520 | 25g | 52g | 21g | 1240mg |
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