Wendy's Chili: nutrition and allergens
Wendy's lists the Chili in 2 sizes, from 280 calories (Small) to 370 calories (Large). The Small has 12 g fat, 24 g carbohydrate, 19 g protein and 1,050 mg sodium.
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Small | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 | 370 |
| Total fat (g) | 12 15% | 17 22% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 4.5 23% | 7 35% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0.5 | 1 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 45 15% | 65 22% |
| Sodium (mg) | 1,050 46% | 1,390 60% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 24 9% | 29 11% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 3 11% | 4 14% |
| Total sugars (g) | 6 | 8 |
| Protein (g) | 19 38% | 25 50% |
| Calcium | 4% DV | 4% DV |
| Iron | 15% DV | 20% DV |
| Potassium | 10% DV | 15% 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 size. 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, the Small size is high in sodium (46%), protein (38%) and saturated fat (23%). Add it up with other items in the Wendy's nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to Wendy's, the Chili contains milk, wheat and soy.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Contains |
| Soy | Contains |
| 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 Fries & Sides at Wendy's
By calories (Small), the Chili ranks 4 of 11 in Wendy's Fries & Sides section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Apple Bites | 35 |
| French FriesJunior | 210 |
| Plain Baked Potato | 270 |
| ChiliSmall | 280 |
| Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato | 300 |
| Bacon Cheese Baked Potato | 420 |
| Cheese Baked Potato | 440 |
| Baconator Fries | 450 |
| Cheese Fries | 470 |
| Chili & Cheese Baked Potato | 490 |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 510 |
Nutrition for all 11 items in Fries & Sides at Wendy's
Browse the Wendy's menu by goal: high-protein items · low-calorie items
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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