Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich: 490 Calories
This sandwich is made with chicken breast meat that is marinated and breaded with a unique blend of peppers and spices. Served with lettuce, tomato and mayo on a premium bun, this sandwich is a great option for lunch or dinner.
Read this post for a complete guide to the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in the spicy fried chicken sandwich offered at Wendy’s fast food restaurant.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Let’s start with a review of how each macronutrient (fat, carbs, and protein) contributes to the total number of calories.
Calories
There are 490 calories in Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich. The 50 grams of carbohydrate contribute 41% of total calories. Fat makes up 37% and the remaining 23% of calories is from protein.
- Carbs: 200 calories
- Fat: 180 calories
- Protein: 110 calories
- Total: 490 calories per sandwich
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label sourced from the restaurant. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Total Fat
There are 20 grams of total fat in one sandwich. You may want to note that the amount of fat in one serving is over 30% of the recommended limit of fat for entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Moreover, total fat includes 3.5 grams of saturated fat.
Iron and Potassium
The ingredients in this sandwich deliver a quarter of the daily recommended intake of iron and 10% of potassium.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients and Allergens
Chicken Sandwich Ingredients
Here are the lists of ingredients in the chicken, sandwich bun, and toppings for Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich.
In addition to the ingredients listed below, the sandwich includes lettuce and tomato.
Spicy Chicken Breast
Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat, Water, and Seasoning.
The Seasoning is made with Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Modified Potato Starch, Spices including celery seed and mustard, Gum Arabic, Spice Extractives, Paprika, Extractives of Paprika, and Extractives of Turmeric.
The chicken is breaded (see below) then cooked in Vegetable Oil (soybean, canola, corn and/or cottonseed), Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, and Dimethylpolysiloxane.
Breading
Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Spice, Yellow Corn Flour, Leavening, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Extractives of Paprika, Spice Extractives. Beading set in Vegetable Oil.
Leavening includes Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate
Premium Bun
Enriched Flour, Water, 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.
The Enriched Flour includes Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid.
Mayonnaise
Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor).
What is Calcium Sulfate?
Calcium sulfate is an inorganic calcium salt compound. Mined gypsum is the most common natural source. It is a white or off-white odorless fine powder with a high calcium content.
As a food additive it is often used to regulate acidity, as a coagulant, and to fortify bread and flours (i.e., dough conditioner). Calcium sulfate is also used as a firming agent with canned vegetables and often found as an ingredient in confections, gelatins, ice cream and frosting.
Allergens
Allergens include egg, sesame, soy and wheat.
Other Menu Items
Select another food item from Wendy’s menu to review the nutrition facts and ingredients and learn more about the food you eat.
Nutrition facts and ingredients: The Wendy’s Company.
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.
