High-protein Wendy's orders: 17 items with 25 g or more
17 Wendy's orders carry at least 25 g of protein at 700 calories or less. Ranked by protein per 100 calories, the Parmesan Caesar Salad (Full) leads at 10.4 g per 100 (50 g for 480 cal), and it is also the most protein in absolute grams. 4 of the 17 clear 40 g.
Source: healthyfastfood.org (third-party host) · Data refreshed
- 17 orders ≥ 25 g
- 10.4g best protein / 100 cal
- 50g most in one item
- 50g in a full meal under 500
As of September 2026, the most protein in a complete Wendy's meal under 500 calories is 50 g, and under 700 it is 50 g (A Parmesan Caesar Salad (Full), Strawberries, and a water).
The most protein in a complete Wendy's meal
The best meal under 500 is also the best under 700: nothing heavier at Wendy's adds protein. Entrée first, then a side, then a drink if there is room — the same greedy order the MinMax app uses (water unless a shake adds 10 g of protein).
Most protein under 500
- Parmesan Caesar Salad (Full)480 cal · 50g
- Strawberries20 cal · 0g
- Water0 cal
500 of 500 cal · 50 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A Parmesan Caesar Salad (Full), Strawberries, and a water — 500 cal, 50 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Wendy's →Most protein under 700
- Parmesan Caesar Salad (Full)480 cal · 50g
- Strawberries20 cal · 0g
- Water0 cal
500 of 700 cal · 50 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A Parmesan Caesar Salad (Full), Strawberries, and a water — 500 cal, 50 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Wendy's →Wendy's orders with 25 g+ protein, ranked per calorie
Single orders of 700 calories or less — no kids' meals, combos or toppings — by grams of protein per 100 calories, so a lean 690-calorie item can sit above a 480-calorie one. The median of these 17 orders is 520 calories. Figures as Wendy's published them (how we check them).
| # | Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parmesan Caesar Salad (Full) | 480 | 50g | 10.4g |
| 2 | Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 370 | 34g | 9.2g |
| 3 | Summer Strawberry Salad (Whole) | 450 | 41g | 9.1g |
| 4 | Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad (Full) | 520 | 43g | 8.3g |
| 5 | Jalapeño Popper Salad (with Grilled Chicken) | 530 | 43g | 8.1g |
| 6 | Apple Pecan Chicken Salad (Full) | 520 | 39g | 7.5g |
| 7 | Jalapeño Popper Chicken Sandwich (Spicy) | 600 | 37g | 6.2g |
| 8 | Bacon Double Stack | 480 | 29g | 6.0g |
| 9 | Double Stack | 440 | 26g | 5.9g |
| 10 | Classic Chicken Sandwich | 490 | 28g | 5.7g |
| 11 | Asiago Ranch Club (w/ Spicy Chicken) | 630 | 36g | 5.7g |
| 12 | Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 500 | 28g | 5.6g |
| 13 | Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich (Classic) | 700 | 37g | 5.3g |
| 14 | Son of Baconator | 690 | 36g | 5.2g |
| 15 | Dave's Single Cheeseburger | 570 | 29g | 5.1g |
| 16 | Barbecue Chicken Sandwich (Spicy) | 650 | 33g | 5.1g |
| 17 | Taco Salad (Full Size) | 690 | 30g | 4.3g |
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