Wendy's small fry calories come to 340 for a 113 g small order, or 301 per 100 g, according to USDA fast-food values for Wendy's french fries. The number to notice is the split: fat supplies 42% of those calories and protein only 5%, so the size you order drives almost everything.
340kcal
1 small order · 113 g, fast food
5%protein
4.2 gProtein
45 gCarbs
15.9 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Fast food · per 113 g
Calories
340 kcal
Protein
4.2 g
Carbohydrate
45 g
Fat
15.9 g
Saturated fat
3.2 g
Sodium
247 mg
Potassium
706 mg
Iron
1.1 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Wendy's small fry: 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
Small (113 g)
340
4.2 g
44.9 g
15.9 g
247 mg
17%
Medium (142 g)
427
5.3 g
56.4 g
20 g
311 mg
21%
Large (184 g)
554
6.9 g
73.1 g
25.9 g
403 mg
28%
Kid's size (71 g)
214
2.6 g
28.2 g
10 g
155 mg
11%
3 × Small (113 g)
1,020
12.6 g
742 mg
5 × Small (113 g)
1,701
21.1 g
1,237 mg
A small order is 340 calories, a large is 554
Wendy's sells its fries in four sizes, and the calories climb in step with the weight. The kid's size is 71 g and 214 calories, about 11% of the daily value. The small is 113 g and 340 calories, or 17%. The medium is 142 g and 427 calories, and the large is 184 g and 554 calories, which is 28% of the daily value in a single side.
Stepping up from small to large adds about as many calories as a whole kid's size. Doubling up is where totals run away. Two small orders weigh 226 g and land at 680 calories, more than one large. Three smalls reach 1,020 calories, which is meal territory rather than a side.
If you want the taste without the bulk, the kid's size does it for 214 calories, about two thirds of a small. The medium sits in between at 21% of the daily value. Ordering one size down is the simplest calorie cut on the tray, and the fries taste exactly the same.
Carbs lead, but fat supplies 42% of the calories
Of the 340 calories in a small fry, 53% come from carbohydrate, 42% from fat and just 5% from protein. That is the profile of a potato cooked in oil. The starch provides the bulk, and the frying oil adds a large share of energy on top.
In grams, a small order holds 44.9 g of carbs, 15.9 g of fat and 4.2 g of protein. Sugars barely register at 0.5 g, so almost none of the carbohydrate is sugar. Per 100 g the numbers read 39.7 g carbs, 14.1 g fat and 3.7 g protein, with 2.8 g of that fat saturated.
Protein is the weak point. The small covers 8% of the daily value for protein, and even the large reaches only 14%. A small gives 4.2 g of protein against 15.9 g of fat, a ratio that leans hard toward energy. Fries add calories to a meal; the protein has to come from somewhere else on the tray.
Sodium is moderate and fiber is a quiet plus
Fast-food fries have a salty reputation, but the USDA values for Wendy's french fries are more modest than many people expect. A small carries 247 mg of sodium, 11% of the daily value. The medium has 311 mg at 14%, and the large 403 mg at 18%. Per 100 g, sodium sits at 219 mg, and it scales evenly with the weight of the order.
The numbers add up when you stack orders. Two smalls bring 495 mg, three bring 742 mg, and five would reach 1,237 mg. If you watch sodium, count dipping sauces and seasonings separately, since these values cover the plain fries alone.
Fiber is the surprise. A small order has 4.5 g, the medium 5.7 g and the large 7.4 g, all from the potato. Per 100 g the fries also list 625 mg of potassium. Neither number changes the calorie story, but both are real entries on the label and worth knowing.
Treat the small fry as the side, not the meal
At 17% of the daily calorie value, a small fry fits most days as a side. Built into a meal, it still leaves room for a main and a drink. The risk is portion creep: the large is 28% of the daily value on its own, and five small orders would reach 1,701 calories.
Because the fries bring carbs and fat but little protein, pair them with a protein-forward main and something with volume, such as a salad, rather than a second fried side. Water or an unsweetened drink keeps the total where the fries put it. If you are sharing, agree on the size before it hits the table.
If you track intake, log the size you actually ordered rather than a generic serving. The gap between a kid's size and a large is more than double, so a vague entry can miss by hundreds of calories. BodyPal can log the fries from a photo, which helps when the order is shared and the portion is hard to judge.
How does Wendy's small fry compare?
Here is how Wendy's small fry stacks up against McDonald's small fry and Wendy's medium order, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: McDonald's small fry is the lighter order at 229 calories against 340, even though it is denser at 323 calories per 100 g versus 301. For the smallest calorie hit pick McDonald's small; if you want a fuller portion, Wendy's small gives 113 g of fries at a lower calorie density.
Wendy's small fry FAQs
How many calories are in a Wendy's small fry?
A small order of Wendy's french fries is about 340 calories for 113 g. The medium is 427 calories and the large 554.
Is a Wendy's small fry good for weight loss?
One small order carries 340 calories and 15.9 g of fat. The kid's size is the lighter option at 214 calories and 10.0 g of fat.
Wendy's small fry vs McDonald's small fries: which has more calories?
Wendy's fries are 301 calories per 100 g and McDonald's 323, but the Wendy's small order is bigger at 113 g, so it comes to 340 calories against 229 for a 71 g McDonald's small.
How many carbs are in a Wendy's small fry?
A small order has about 44.9 g of carbs, including 4.5 g of fiber, plus 4.2 g of protein and 247 mg of sodium.
How many calories are in Wendy's medium fries?
A Wendy's medium fry has 427 calories in a 142 g order, about 21% of the daily value. It also carries 20 g of fat, 56.4 g of carbs and 311 mg of sodium, based on USDA fast-food values.
How much does a Wendy's small fry weigh?
A Wendy's small fry weighs 113 g in the USDA serving used here, which works out to 340 calories. For comparison, the kid's size is 71 g and the medium is 142 g.
Does a Wendy's kid's fry have fewer calories than a small?
Yes. The kid's size has 214 calories in 71 g, against 340 calories for the 113 g small. It also has less sodium, 155 mg versus 247 mg, and 10 g of fat instead of 15.9 g.
How many calories are in Wendy's fries per 100 g?
Wendy's fries have 301 calories per 100 g, with 39.7 g of carbs, 14.1 g of fat and 3.7 g of protein. That density is the same across sizes; only the weight of the order changes.
How many calories are in two Wendy's small fries?
Two Wendy's small fries come to 680 calories for 226 g, with 495 mg of sodium and 8.4 g of protein. That is more than a single large order at 554 calories.
