$11.59 | 450 cal
What’s On It
100% white-meat chicken breaded to crispy perfection and served with your choice of 6 dipping sauces including Buttermilk Ranch, BBQ, Sweet & Sour, Honey Mustard, or Ghost Pepper Ranch. They’re trending in our restaurants and Twitter feed alike.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Nutrition for beverages is based on a standard ice fill. Price and participation may vary.
Nutritional information
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 450 | – |
| Total Fat | 29g | – |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | – |
| Trans Fat | 0g | – |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | – |
| Sodium | 950mg | – |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23g | – |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | – |
| Total Sugars | 0g | – |
| Protein | 25g | – |
| Calcium | – | 2% |
| Iron | – | 4% |
| Potassium | – | 8% |
Note: % DV stands for percentage of the Daily Value, which is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutritional needs may vary.
Allergens
Entree
Wheat
Dipping Sauce
This item does not directly contain allergens. Please review the full ingredient list for detailed information.
Ingredients
Chicken Nuggets:
Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Sodium Phosphates, Salt. Battered And Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Water, Bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Dextrose, Yellow Corn Flour, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid, Yeast, Spice Extractives, And Xanthan Gum. Breading Set In Soybean Or Vegetable Oil. Cooked In Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Canola, Corn and/or Cottonseed), Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane (To Reduce Foaming). CONTAINS: WHEAT. COOKED IN THE SAME OIL AS MENU ITEMS THAT CONTAIN WHEAT, MILK, EGG, SOY, SESAME, AND FISH.
FAQs
What is in Wendy’s Chicken Nuggets?
Wendy’s Chicken Nuggets are made from 100% white-meat chicken, breaded and cooked to crispy perfection. They are served with a choice of dipping sauces.
How many calories do Wendy’s Chicken Nuggets have?
A serving of Wendy’s Chicken Nuggets contains approximately 450 calories.
What are the allergens in Wendy’s Chicken Nuggets?
The allergen present in the nuggets themselves is wheat. However, they are cooked in oil that may also contain traces of milk, egg, soy, sesame, and fish due to shared cooking equipment.
Can I customize the dipping sauces for my Chicken Nuggets?
Yes, Wendy’s offers a variety of dipping sauces, including Buttermilk Ranch, BBQ, Sweet & Sour, Honey Mustard, and Ghost Pepper Ranch.
Are Wendy’s Chicken Nuggets made from fresh chicken?
Wendy’s uses white-meat chicken for their nuggets, but the specific details about whether it is fresh or frozen are not provided. However, they are processed with sodium phosphates and other ingredients.
Can I get gluten-free Chicken Nuggets at Wendy’s?
No, Wendy’s Chicken Nuggets contain wheat and are not gluten-free.
Are Wendy’s Chicken Nuggets a healthy option?
While they provide protein, they are high in fat and sodium, making them less healthy compared to other options. However, they can be part of a balanced diet when consumed in moderation.