Wendy's chili calories come to 244 for 1 cup (244 g) and 100 per 100 g, based on a USDA reference for chili with beans rather than Wendy's own menu figures. The number to notice is sodium. That cup carries 939 mg, 41% of the daily value, while its calories are only 12%.
244kcal
1 cup · 244 g, chili with beans
23%protein
14.3 gProtein
27 gCarbs
9 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Chili with beans · per 244 g
Calories
244 kcal
Protein
14.3 g
Carbohydrate
27 g
Fat
9 g
Saturated fat
3.3 g
Cholesterol
24 mg
Sodium
939 mg
Potassium
598 mg
Iron
2.8 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Wendy's chili: 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
1 cup (244 g)
244
14.3 g
26.5 g
9 g
939 mg
12%
8 oz portion (227 g)
227
13.3 g
24.7 g
8.4 g
874 mg
11%
Large bowl (422 g)
422
24.7 g
45.9 g
15.5 g
1,625 mg
21%
100 g
100
5.9 g
10.9 g
3.7 g
385 mg
5%
3 × 1 cup (244 g)
732
42.8 g
2,818 mg
5 × 1 cup (244 g)
1,220
71.4 g
4,697 mg
A large bowl runs 422 calories
A 1 cup (244 g) serving comes to 244 calories, 14.3 g protein and 7.1 g fiber. That is 12% of the daily calorie value for a bowl that eats like a meal. An 8 oz portion (227 g) is close behind at 227 calories, so the two sizes are nearly interchangeable on a log.
The large bowl (422 g) is where the total climbs: 422 calories, 24.7 g protein and 12.2 g fiber, or 21% of the daily calorie value. Chili with beans sits at 100 calories per 100 g, which makes the math easy. Grams and calories run almost one for one, so a kitchen scale tells you nearly everything.
Seconds add up fast. Two cups come to 488 calories and three cups to 732. If chili is the whole dinner, a bigger bowl is reasonable. If it sits beside fries or a burger, the cup is the size that keeps the meal in check.
Carbs lead, fat takes a third
Per 100 g, this chili carries 10.9 g carbs, 5.9 g protein and 3.7 g fat. By calories that splits into 44% carbs, 33% fat and 23% protein. The beans drive the carb share and bring fiber with them: 2.9 g per 100 g, with only 1.8 g of sugars.
Fat deserves a second look. It is just 3.7 g per 100 g, yet it supplies a third of the calories because fat is dense. Saturated fat is 1.4 g per 100 g, a modest figure for a meat and bean dish. Cholesterol sits at 10 mg per 100 g.
Protein is solid rather than headline. A cup gives 14.3 g, 29% of the daily value, and together with the fiber that makes the bowl filling. If you want more protein from your chili, turkey chili's 14.1 g per 100 g is the obvious upgrade.
Sodium is the row to watch
Each 100 g carries 385 mg of sodium, 17% of the daily value. A cup brings that to 939 mg, or 41%, while delivering only 12% of the day's calories. That gap is the single most useful thing to know about this bowl.
Size up and it gets steep. The large bowl holds 1,625 mg, 71% of the daily value, and two cups reach 1,879 mg. Pair either with salted fries or a burger and most of the day's sodium can be gone in one meal.
If you watch sodium, stick to the cup or the 8 oz portion (874 mg, 38%), go easy on salty toppings, and keep the rest of the day lighter on processed foods. Potassium, at 245 mg per 100 g, is a modest figure next to the salt.
Chili makes a smarter side than fries
For its calories, a cup of chili brings a lot to the table. At 244 calories with 7.1 g fiber and 14.3 g protein, it is more filling than its number suggests. Swapping it in for a side of fries shifts the whole meal toward protein and fiber.
At home, pair it with something low in sodium: a plain baked potato, a green salad with a light dressing, or fresh fruit. Cheese, sour cream and crackers add calories and salt quickly, so add them by measure rather than by handful. BodyPal can log a bowl of chili from a photo.
Keep in mind these figures are a USDA reference for chili with beans in microwavable bowls, not Wendy's published nutrition. Restaurant recipes differ, so treat the numbers as a close guide rather than an exact match.
How does Wendy's chili compare?
Here is how Wendy's chili stacks up against classic chili, chicken chili and turkey chili, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For the most protein at the same calories, pick turkey chili, which matches the 100 calories per 100 g but packs 14.1 g protein with just 2.4 g carbs. Classic chili runs heavier at 118 calories per 100 g and 301 per cup, so Wendy's chili is the lighter bowl of the two.
Wendy's chili FAQs
How many calories are in Wendy's chili?
A 244 g cup is 244 calories and a 422 g bowl is 422 calories. Per 100 g the chili is 100 calories.
Is Wendy's chili good for weight loss?
A cup is 244 calories with 14.3 g protein and 7.1 g fiber, which is low for a hot fast-food portion of that size.
Wendy's chili vs chili con carne: which is lighter?
Chili con carne is 118 calories per 100 g against 100 here, so the same 244 g cup would be 288 calories instead of 244.
How much protein is in Wendy's chili?
About 14.3 g in a 244 g cup and 24.7 g in the 422 g bowl, from 5.85 g of protein per 100 g.
How many calories are in a large bowl of Wendy's chili?
A large bowl (422 g) has 422 calories, 21% of the daily value, with 24.7 g protein and 45.9 g carbs. It also carries 1,625 mg of sodium, which is 71% of the daily value.
How much sodium is in Wendy's chili?
A cup holds 939 mg of sodium, 41% of the daily value. Per 100 g it is 385 mg. The 8 oz portion drops to 874 mg, which is still 38% of the daily value.
How much fiber is in Wendy's chili?
A cup gives 7.1 g of fiber, mostly from the beans, and only 4.5 g of sugars. Per 100 g that is 2.9 g of fiber. The large bowl reaches 12.2 g.
Is Wendy's chili high in fat?
Not by weight: it has 3.7 g fat per 100 g and 9 g per cup, with 1.4 g saturated fat per 100 g. Fat still supplies 33% of the calories because it is dense.
