Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Fried chicken sandwich from Wendy's with text "470 calories."

The spicy chicken sandwich from Wendy’s is made with marinated chicken breast meat that is breaded with a unique blend of peppers and spices. It’s served with lettuce, tomato and mayo on a premium bun.

One fried chicken sandwich contains:

  • 470 calories
  • 20 grams fat
  • 44 grams carbohydrates
  • 28 grams protein

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 a single serving of one sandwich.

Daily value (%DV) is an illustration of how much a nutrient in one sandwich contributes to a diet of 2,000 calories, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition guidance.

Use the %DV to compare if a menu item contains a low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) amount of fat, sodium, or other nutrients.

NUTRITION INFO

470 Calories

Serving: 1 Sandwich

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

18%

MED

Cholesterol

23%

high

Sodium

47%

HIGH

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 470 calories in Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich.

Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient in one serving:

  • 180 calories from fat
  • 180 calories from total carbs
  • 110 calories from protein

Total carbohydrates and total fats contribute approximately the same proportion (38%) of the calories in one serving. The remaining 24% is from protein.

Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
Calories
fat
38%
carbohydrates
38%
Protein
24%

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 470 CALORIES

  • Cycle 40 minutes
  • Play Tennis 1 hour
  • Play Golf (with cart) 1 hour 55 minutes

Total Fat

There are 20 grams of total fat in one sandwich, which is high for a single menu item. Moreover, total fat includes 3.5 grams of saturated fat.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 180 calories from dietary fats (38% of total calories)
  • 30 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Sodium

The amount of sodium in one sandwich has nearly 50% of the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). That’s high.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per Serving of 1 Sandwich

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

470

%DV

Total Fat

20g

Saturated Fat

3.5g

18%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

70mg

Sodium

1080mg

Carbohydrates

44g

16%

Dietary Fiber

2g

7%

Total Sugars

5g

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.

Fried chicken sandwich from Wendy's with text "470 calories."
There are 470 calories in one spicy chicken sandwich.

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Chicken Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens

  • Sandwich bun contains pea protein.

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.

Spicy Chicken Breast

Ingredients: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 Breading ingredients below) then cooked in Vegetable Oil (soybean, canola, corn and/or cottonseed), Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, and Dimethylpolysiloxane.
  • Dimethylpolysiloxane (also known as polydimethylsiloxane) is a silicone polymer that is used in various industries. When used in food processing, this additive is often used as an anti-foaming agent in cooking oils.

Breading

Ingredients: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, and monocalcium phosphate.

Premium Bun

Ingredients: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.

  • Enriched Flour includes wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.

Mayonnaise

Ingredients: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.

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Allergens

Allergens include egg, gluten, sesame, soy and wheat.

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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: The Wendy’s Company.

  • Chicken sandwich image courtesy of The Wendy’s Company. Original design by Nutrition & Ingredients.

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