Wendy’s Vanilla Frosty: 310 Calories
Wendy’s Vanilla Frosty® is available in four sizes, from Jr. to Large. That is, when it’s available. This sweet treat is a semi-limited menu item as the fast food restaurant often replaces it with seasonal offers such as the Peppermint Frosty.
The Small Wendy’s Vanilla Frosty has 310 calories, 9 grams fat, 49 grams carbohydrates, and 10 grams protein.
Read this guide for an in-depth overview of the nutritional information, calories, and ingredients.
Calories and Nutritional Information
Serving Size
Today we cover the Vanilla Frosty. I refer to it as a Small throughout this post simply to distinguish it from other sizes available, which include the Jr., Medium, and Large.
However, it’s listed on Wendy’s menu without reference to a “small”. It is simply a Vanilla Frosty.
All nutritional information is presented based on one serving size measured herein as one Vanilla Frosty. Percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient in one serving of the Frosty contributes to a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories in Vanilla Frosty
There are 310 calories in the (small) Vanilla Frosty.
Carbohydrates contribute the highest portion of total calories. Nine grams of total fat make up approximately 26% of the total calories and the remaining 13% is from protein.
- Fat: 80 calories
- Carbs: 190 calories
- Protein: 40 calories
- Total: 310 calories
The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Wendy’s. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the frosty is prepared.
Total Sugars
The Vanilla Frosty has a significant amount of total sugars, comprised of natural sugars in the milk as well as the sugars added during processing.
One small serving of Wendy’s Frosty contains 42 grams of total sugars.
Added Sugars
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which manages the MyPlate program aimed at educating Americans about healthy eating, states the importance of cutting back on Added Sugars.
Unlike many other fast food restaurants, Wendy’s does not currently report a breakout of Added Sugars. However, Sugar and Corn Syrup are two of the top three ingredients. Both are considered added sugars.
While there are natural sugars in milk, it’s likely that the majority of the 42g total sugars per serving are added sugars.
Added Sugars used during the production of commercially processed foods may include fructose, maple syrup, cane juice, corn syrup, dextrose, and other sweeteners such as table sugar.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Small Vanilla Frosty
CALORIES
310TOTAL FAT
9g(11%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
49g(17%DV)
PROTEIN
10g| Saturated Fat | 5g (25%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 35mg (11%DV) |
| Sodium | 180mg (8%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g (0%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 42g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens
Vanilla Frosty Ingredients
The vanilla frosty is used as the base for the classic chocolate frosty, peppermint frosty, and triple berry frosty.
Here is the complete list of ingredients in Wendy’s Vanilla Frosty.
Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cream, Nonfat Milk, Whey, Contains Less than 1% of Guar Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Calcium Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavor, Molasses, Annatto Extract (for color), Vitamin A Palmitate.
What is Annatto Extract?
Annatto is an orange/red condiment and food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree. It is primarily used in foods for its coloring properties, creating a yellow or orange product.
The achiote tree is indigenous to Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The seeds contain compounds called carotenoids, which provide the vibrant color.
Annatto is often used to develop a yellow color in butter, margarine, and cheeses. As a condiment, Annatto is used for its nutty, peppery aroma.
Allergens
Wendy’s Vanilla Frosty is made with ingredients that include milk. Ingredients in the Frosty served at Wendy’s in Hawaii and Alaska also include soy.
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 source: Wendy’s.
