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4 PC. Chicken Nuggets
$2.34 170 cal
$6.09 typical United States menu price Chicken, Nuggets & Tenders
Wendy's 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets
The 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets costs $6.09 and carries 470 calories. That puts it 12 of 14 by price on the chicken, nuggets & tenders menu.
$6.09
menu price
470
calories
26g
protein
The Numbers
Wendy's 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 470 | 24% |
| Protein | 26 g | 52% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22 g | 8% |
| Total fat | 31 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 35% |
| Sodium | 1,190 mg | 52% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
Percentages use a 2,000 calorie daily reference. These 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets figures describe the standard build, before any customization at the counter. Updated 30 June 2026. Report an error.
Reading It
What the Numbers Say
At 26 grams of protein it covers 52 percent of a 50 gram daily reference, enough to make it a main rather than a side. Sodium sits at 1,190 mg, 52 percent of a daily reference, which is normal for this part of the menu but adds up fast with a side.
How It Compares on the Chicken, Nuggets & Tenders Menu
The next cheapest thing on the chicken, nuggets & tenders menu is the Classic Chicken Sandwich at $5.99, so you are paying $0.10 more and 80 fewer calories for this one. Step up $1.20 and you are at the 4 PC. Tenders for $7.29. It carries 44 grams of protein against 26 here.
On protein per dollar the 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets lags its own menu, 4.3 grams for every dollar against an average of 5.1. If protein is what you are buying with the $6.09 a 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets costs, the Dave's Triple at 9.0 grams per dollar is the better use of the money.
What It Costs Per Calorie and Per Gram
Broken down, the 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets works out at $1.30 per 100 calories and $0.23 for every gram of protein. Across the full Wendy's board it is the 98th cheapest of 132 priced items.
Ordering It
The combo build of the 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets adds fries and a drink for about five dollars more. If you were skipping the drink anyway, the pieces bought separately come in cheaper.
$6.09 for the 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets is a compiled figure covering the chicken, nuggets & tenders menu, dated at the top of this page and rechecked on every rebuild. How we build and recheck the 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets page.
Side by Side
How the 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets Compares
What else sits in this price band on the chicken, nuggets & tenders menu, and how the numbers compare.
| Item | Price | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Protein per $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets | $6.09 | 470 | 26 g | 1,190 mg | 4.3 g |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.99 | 550 | 28 g | 1,630 mg | 4.7 g |
| Grilled Chicken Wrap | $5.99 | 420 | 28 g | 1,100 mg | 4.7 g |
| 3 PC. Tenders | $5.49 | 420 | 33 g | 1,050 mg | 6.0 g |
| 10 PC. Chicken Nuggets | $5.09 | 430 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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Good to Know
Wendy's 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets Questions
Around $6.09 in the restaurant. On delivery apps a 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets usually lists 20 to 30 percent higher, so nearer $7.61 before fees are added.
The 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets has 470 calories, which is 24 percent of a 2,000 calorie day. It also carries 26 grams of protein and 1,190 mg of sodium.
Yes. The Classic Chicken Sandwich at $5.99 is the next step down on the chicken, nuggets & tenders menu, at 550 calories, saving you $0.10. The Biggie Bag bundles the Classic Chicken Sandwich tier of items with a side and a drink.
Yes, the 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets runs right through to close, and the drive thru typically serves it about an hour later than the dining room does.