Wendy's Guide
Best Protein-to-Calorie Ratio at Wendy's
The Wendy's item with the best protein-to-calorie ratio is the Large Coffee, at 20g of protein per 100 calories.
Best Protein-to-Calorie Ratio Menu Items
| Item | Calories | Protein | P/100cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Coffee | 5 | 1g | 20g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 370 | 34g | 9.2g |
| Parmesan Caesar Salad | 320 | 29g | 9.1g |
| Milk | 90 | 7g | 7.8g |
| Italian Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich | 640 | 49g | 7.7g |
| Apple Pecan Chicken Salad | 520 | 39g | 7.5g |
| Chicken Tenders | 300 | 22g | 7.3g |
| Cold Brew Iced Coffee | 15 | 1g | 6.7g |
| Chili | 240 | 16g | 6.7g |
| Dave's Triple Cheeseburger | 1090 | 70g | 6.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap | 420 | 27g | 6.4g |
| Baconator | 920 | 57g | 6.2g |
| Big Bacon Classic | 870 | 53g | 6.1g |
| Hamburger, Kids' Meal | 250 | 15g | 6g |
| Dave's Double Cheeseburger | 810 | 49g | 6g |
Across all 142 menu items we track at Wendy's, the median is about 345 calories and 9g of protein — so the best protein-to-calorie ratio picks above are meaningfully different from a typical order, not just the default menu re-sorted.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the best best protein-to-calorie ratio option at Wendy's?
- The Wendy's item with the best protein-to-calorie ratio is the Large Coffee, at 20g of protein per 100 calories.
- What else at Wendy's fits best protein-to-calorie ratio?
- The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is another strong pick — 370 calories, 34g protein.
Nutrition data verified August 31, 2026.