Wendy's 3 PC. Tenders

What the Numbers Say

At 33 grams of protein it covers 66 percent of a 50 gram daily reference, enough to make it a main rather than a side. Sodium sits at 1,050 mg, 46 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 10 PC. Chicken Nuggets at $5.09, so you are paying $0.40 more and 10 fewer calories for this one. Step up $0.50 and you are at the Classic Chicken Sandwich for $5.99. It carries 28 grams of protein against 33 here.

On protein per dollar the 3 PC. Tenders is one of the stronger buys on the chicken, nuggets & tenders menu: 6.0 grams for every dollar against a menu average of 5.1. Across the whole Wendy's board only a handful of items beat the 3 PC. Tenders, led by the Dave's Triple at 9.0 grams per dollar.

What It Costs Per Calorie and Per Gram

Broken down, the 3 PC. Tenders works out at $1.31 per 100 calories and $0.17 for every gram of protein. Across the full Wendy's board it is the 88th cheapest of 132 priced items.

Ordering It

Ordered as a combo the 3 PC. Tenders picks up a medium fries and a medium drink, adding roughly 690 calories to take the tray near 1,110. Buying it with a lighter side costs less and totals less.

The 3 PC. Tenders is quoted here at $5.49, a typical United States figure. Expect roughly $4.67 to $6.59 depending on which operator runs your restaurant. The sourcing policy behind every 3 PC. Tenders number we publish.