Wendy's 6 PC. Chicken Nuggets: nutrition and allergens
The 6 PC. Chicken Nuggets at Wendy's has 260 calories, 16 g fat, 13 g carbohydrate, 14 g protein and 540 mg sodium, according to Wendy's nutrition information.
Nutrition facts
| Calories | 260 |
|---|---|
| Total fat (g) | 16 21% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 3.5 18% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 45 15% |
| Sodium (mg) | 540 23% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 13 5% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1 4% |
| Total sugars (g) | 0 |
| Protein (g) | 14 28% |
| Calcium | 0% DV |
| Iron | 2% DV |
| Potassium | 4% DV |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from Wendy's published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means Wendy's does not publish that value for this item. Not published for this item: added sugars.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, one serving is high in protein (28%), sodium (23%) and fat (21%) and is low in carbohydrate and dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the Wendy's nutrition calculator.
Values exclude dipping sauce (listed separately under Sauces & Dressings).
Allergens
According to Wendy's, the 6 PC. Chicken Nuggets contains wheat.
| Milk | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Contains |
| Soy | Not listed |
| Sesame | Not listed |
Wendy's flags the nine FDA major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean, sesame) on its US menu. Because food is handled and prepared in shared areas, cross-contact can happen and Wendy's cannot guarantee any item is allergen-free; many items can be ordered without ingredients such as cheese or condiments.
Other items in Chicken, Nuggets & More at Wendy's
By calories, the 6 PC. Chicken Nuggets ranks 3 of 14 in Wendy's Chicken, Nuggets & More section, from lowest to highest. The table shows the 9 items nearest to it; each item is compared at its first listed size.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| 4 PC. Chicken Nuggets | 170 |
| 4 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets | 190 |
| 6 PC. Chicken Nuggets | 260 |
| 6 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets | 280 |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 340 |
| Grilled Chicken Wrap | 420 |
| Crispy Chicken BLT | 420 |
| 10 PC. Chicken Nuggets | 430 |
| 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets | 470 |
Nutrition for all 14 items in Chicken, Nuggets & More at Wendy's
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Chicken nuggets at other chains
Wendy's is one of 8 chains on this site that sell chicken nuggets. Of the 12 at other chains, 8 have fewer calories and 4 have the same or more than the 6 PC. Chicken Nuggets, comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| KFC Kentucky Fried Nuggets | 35 |
| Chick-fil-A 5 Ct Grilled Nuggets Kid's Meal | 80 |
| Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets8 ct | 130 |
| Chick-fil-A 5 Ct Nuggets Kid's Meal | 160 |
| McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets4 piece | 170 |
| Jack in the Box Chicken Nuggets4 pc. | 190 |
| Burger King Chicken Nuggets4 Pc. | 210 |
| Chick-fil-A Nuggets8 ct | 250 |
Compare all chicken nuggets side by side (13 items at 8 chains)
Sources
- 1 Wendy's, Wendy's online ordering menu (national US menu) Covers menu · Menu as of October 8, 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Wendy's, Wendy's online ordering nutrition data (standard recipes) Covers nutrition and allergens · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 3 Wendy's, Wendy's Nutrition & Food Allergens Covers allergens · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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