Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich
This sandwich 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 sandwich contains 490 calories, 20 grams fat, 50 grams carbohydrates, and 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.
Calories
490% Daily Value
saturated fat
18%mEd
sodium
50%HIGH
TOTAL sugars
5gLOW
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet
Reference to percentage daily value (%DV) is an illustration of how much a nutrient in one sandwich contributes to a diet of 2,000 calories.
Calories
Let’s start with a review of how each macronutrient (fat, carbs, and protein) contributes to the total number of calories.
There are 490 calories in Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient:
The 50 grams of carbohydrate contribute about 41% of total calories. Dietary fat makes up 37% and the remaining 23% of calories is from protein.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
The summary above of calories by macro nutrient (i.e., fat, carbs, protein) is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Wendy’s.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 490 CALORIES
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
Sodium
The amount of sodium in one sandwich has a 50% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet) and is considered high.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Sandwich
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
490 |
% Daily Value
|
Total Fat |
20g |
26% |
|
Saturated Fat |
3.5g |
18% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
70mg |
23% |
|
Sodium |
1160mg |
50% |
|
Carbohydrates |
50g |
18% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
3g |
11% |
|
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.
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.
Spicy Chicken Breast
Ingredients:Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat, Water, and Seasoning
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.
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.
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.
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.