Wendy's fries calories come to 427 for a medium order (142 g), which works out to 301 per 100 g. Size is the whole story here: a small is 340, a large is 554 and a kid's meal portion is 214, so the cup you pick moves the total more than anything else on the tray.
427kcal
1 medium order · 142 g, fast food
5%protein
5.3 gProtein
56 gCarbs
20 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Fast food · per 142 g
Calories
427 kcal
Protein
5.3 g
Carbohydrate
56 g
Fat
20 g
Saturated fat
4 g
Sodium
311 mg
Potassium
888 mg
Iron
1.3 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Wendy's fries: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
Medium (142 g)
427
5.3 g
56.4 g
20 g
311 mg
21%
Small (113 g)
340
4.2 g
44.9 g
15.9 g
247 mg
17%
Large (184 g)
554
6.9 g
73.1 g
25.9 g
403 mg
28%
Kid's meal (71 g)
214
2.6 g
28.2 g
10 g
155 mg
11%
3 × Medium (142 g)
1,282
15.9 g
933 mg
5 × Medium (142 g)
2,137
26.5 g
1,555 mg
A large order runs 554 calories
Wendy's sells its fries in four sizes, and the gap between them is wide. A kid's meal portion (71 g) has 214 calories, a small (113 g) has 340, a medium (142 g) has 427 and a large (184 g) has 554. These are USDA fast-food values for Wendy's french fries, matched to the weight of each size.
Against a 2000-calorie daily value, the medium alone covers 21 percent and the large covers 28 percent. The kid's portion stays at 11 percent, which makes it the only size that reads like a side rather than a big part of the meal. Stepping down from medium to small saves real calories without giving up the order.
Shared orders and second helpings add up fast. Two medium orders come to 855 calories, three reach 1,282, and five hit 2,137, more than a full day's reference intake on fries alone. If the fries sit next to a burger, the size choice matters more than most swaps elsewhere on the tray.
Fat supplies 42 percent of the calories
Per 100 g, Wendy's fries carry 39.7 g of carbs, 14.1 g of fat and 3.7 g of protein. Carbs bring 53 percent of the calories, fat brings 42 percent and protein only 5 percent. The potato is the carb source; the fryer oil accounts for most of the rest.
In a medium order that means 56.4 g of carbs, 20 g of fat and 5.3 g of protein. The fat figure is the one to notice: 20 g is roughly a quarter of the 78 g daily value used on this page. Saturated fat is lower, at 2.8 g per 100 g against a 20 g daily value.
Protein is the weak spot. A medium gives 5.3 g, 11 percent of the 50 g daily value, and even a large reaches just 6.9 g. Fries add energy to a meal but do little for its protein count.
Sodium is moderate, fiber is a surprise
Fast-food fries have a salty reputation, but the numbers here are middling. A medium carries 311 mg of sodium, 14 percent of the 2300 mg daily value, and a small carries 247 mg. The large reaches 403 mg, or 18 percent.
Per 100 g, Wendy's fries have 219 mg of sodium, a bit more than McDonald's fries at 189 mg. Sodium scales with portions too: two medium orders come to 622 mg and three reach 933 mg. Ketchup and dipping sauces are not part of these figures, so if you watch sodium, count them separately.
Fiber is the pleasant surprise at 4 g per 100 g, so a medium delivers 5.7 g and a large 7.4 g against a 28 g daily value. Sugar is close to nil at 0.4 g per 100 g. Potassium is also generous at 625 mg per 100 g, measured against a 4700 mg daily value.
A small order fits a day more easily
If you are tracking calories, the small at 340 is the practical default and the kid's portion at 214 is the lightest fry order on this page. Both still deliver the taste of the side without taking a big bite out of the day.
Because fries bring so little protein, they pair better with a main that does the protein work, such as a grilled chicken sandwich or a chicken salad, than with another fried item. Splitting a medium between two people is another easy way to halve the hit without skipping the side.
Logging is simplest by size, since each cup label maps straight to the numbers above. BodyPal can also log the fries from a photo, which helps when the order is shared and the portion is less clear.
How does Wendy's fries compare?
Here is how Wendy's fries stack up against McDonald's fries and Wendy's own small and medium listings, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: McDonald's fries are denser at 323 calories per 100 g versus 301 here, but their medium is smaller, so it lands at 378 calories against Wendy's 427. For the lowest number on a standard order, pick the McDonald's medium or a Wendy's small at 340; gram for gram, Wendy's is the slightly lighter fry.
Wendy's fries FAQs
How many calories are in a medium Wendy's fries?
A medium order (142 g) is 427 calories. A small order is 340 calories and a large 554.
Do Wendy's fries fit a weight loss diet?
A medium order is 427 calories with 20.0 g fat, so it takes a large share of a day's calories. The kid's meal size is 214 calories.
How many carbs are in Wendy's fries?
A medium order has 56.4 g carbs, 5.7 g of it fiber, and 5.3 g protein. That works out to 39.7 g carbs per 100 g.
How much sodium and fat are in Wendy's fries?
A medium order has 311 mg sodium and 20.0 g fat, of which 4.0 g is saturated. A small order has 247 mg sodium and 15.9 g fat.
How many calories are in a small Wendy's fries?
A small Wendy's fries (113 g) has 340 calories, 17 percent of a 2000-calorie daily value. It also brings 15.9 g of fat, 44.9 g of carbs and 247 mg of sodium, a clear step down from the medium.
How many calories are in a large Wendy's fries?
A large Wendy's fries (184 g) has 554 calories, or 28 percent of a 2000-calorie daily value. It carries 25.9 g of fat, 73.1 g of carbs, 403 mg of sodium and 6.9 g of protein.
How many calories are in Wendy's Jr. fries or a kid's meal fry?
The kid's meal portion (71 g) has 214 calories, 11 percent of the daily value. It brings 10 g of fat, 28.2 g of carbs and 155 mg of sodium, making it the lightest fry size on this page.
What is the nutrition breakdown of a Wendy's medium fry?
A Wendy's medium fry (142 g) has 427 calories, 56.4 g of carbs, 20 g of fat, 5.3 g of protein and 5.7 g of fiber. Sodium is 311 mg and sugar just 0.6 g.
How many carbs are in a small Wendy's fries?
A small Wendy's fries has 44.9 g of carbs, including 4.5 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugar. That comes with 340 calories in total, with carbs supplying 53 percent of the energy.
