High-protein items at Wendy's
32 of the 116 single servings in Wendy's nutrition information have 20 g of protein or more. The most is the Big Bacon Classic Triple, with 77 g at 1,140 calories; for the most protein per calorie it is the 4 PC. Tenders, with 7.9 g for every 100 calories (44 g in all).
Protein follows portion size, so the largest portions lead the first table; they are usually high in calories and sodium too, shown alongside. The second table puts lean items first. The Daily Value for protein is 50 g, so a serving with 25 g gives half of it.
Most protein per serving
Top 15 of 32
Single servings with at least 20 g of protein, most protein first (ties: fewer calories first).
 Big Bacon Classic Triple | 1,140 | 77 | 38 | 77 | 1,990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dave's Triple | 1,100 | 72 | 38 | 74 | 1,830 |
 Baconator | 890 | 59 | 36 | 58 | 1,580 |
 Big Bacon Classic Double | 860 | 55 | 38 | 55 | 1,570 |
 Dave's Double | 810 | 50 | 37 | 52 | 1,410 |
 4 PC. Tenders | 560 | 44 | 29 | 30 | 1,390 |
 Cobb Salad | 660 | 38 | 18 | 49 | 1,180 |
 Asiago Ranch Club Sandwich, Classic | 670 | 37 | 56 | 34 | 1,830 |
 Asiago Ranch Club Sandwich, Spicy | 680 | 36 | 56 | 35 | 1,700 |
 Big Bacon Classic | 610 | 35 | 38 | 37 | 1,340 |
 Parmesan Caesar Salad | 520 | 34 | 15 | 36 | 1,240 |
 Son of Baconator | 590 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 1,210 |
 3 PC. Tenders | 420 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 1,050 |
 Breakfast Burrito, Bacon | 700 | 32 | 55 | 39 | 2,140 |
 Apple Pecan Salad | 510 | 31 | 43 | 25 | 1,160 |
Most protein per calorie
Top 10 of 32
Servings with at least 20 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein for every 100 calories (published protein divided by published calories).
| 4 PC. Tenders | 560 | 44 | 29 | 30 | 1,390 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 PC. Tenders | 420 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 1,050 |
| Kids' 2 PC. Tenders | 280 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 700 |
 ChiliLarge | 370 | 25 | 29 | 17 | 1,390 |
| Big Bacon Classic Triple | 1,140 | 77 | 38 | 77 | 1,990 |
 Grilled Chicken Wrap | 420 | 28 | 41 | 16 | 1,100 |
| Baconator | 890 | 59 | 36 | 58 | 1,580 |
| Dave's Triple | 1,100 | 72 | 38 | 74 | 1,830 |
| Parmesan Caesar Salad | 520 | 34 | 15 | 36 | 1,240 |
| Big Bacon Classic Double | 860 | 55 | 38 | 55 | 1,570 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as Wendy's publishes them; select a column to sort. Each item appears once, at its size that ranks highest. Catering and party sizes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and near-zero items such as salt and water are left out. Each item’s page has every size, the full nutrition facts and allergens.
Most protein in each menu section
| Section | Item | Protein g | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburgers | Big Bacon Classic Triple | 77 | 1,140 |
| Chicken, Nuggets & More | Asiago Ranch Club Sandwich, Classic | 37 | 670 |
| Tenders | 4 PC. Tenders | 44 | 560 |
| Fresh-Made Salads | Cobb Salad | 38 | 660 |
| Fries & Sides | ChiliLarge | 25 | 370 |
| Breakfast Croissants | Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant | 21 | 590 |
| Breakfast Biscuits | Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 21 | 590 |
| Breakfast Classics | Breakfast Baconator | 30 | 630 |
| Breakfast Burritos | Breakfast Burrito, Bacon | 32 | 700 |
| Wendy's Kids' Meal | Kids' 2 PC. Tenders | 22 | 280 |
| Frosty | Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion, VanillaLarge | 17 | 930 |
Questions
What has the most protein at Wendy's?
The Big Bacon Classic Triple, with 77 g of protein and 1,140 calories, according to Wendy's nutrition information. Catering sizes, multi-packs and orders of 12 or more pieces are left out.
What is the highest-protein item at Wendy's under 500 calories?
The 3 PC. Tenders, with 33 g of protein at 420 calories.
More from the Wendy's menu
Full menuHigh-protein items at other chains: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Chipotle, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Raising Cane's, Wingstop, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KFC, Whataburger, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Culver's, Papa Johns.
Across all chains: Fast food with the most protein (24 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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