Popular
French Fries
$2.18 470 cal
$4.38 typical United States menu price Fries & Sides
Wendy's Baconator Fries
The Baconator Fries costs $4.38 and carries 450 calories. That puts it 11 of 15 by price on the fries & sides menu.
$4.38
menu price
450
calories
14g
protein
The Numbers
Wendy's Baconator Fries Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 450 | 23% |
| Protein | 14 g | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42 g | 15% |
| Total fat | 25 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 8 g | 40% |
| Sodium | 1,000 mg | 43% |
| Sugars | 1 g | 2% |
Percentages use a 2,000 calorie daily reference. Figures for the Baconator Fries come from Wendy's published nutrition data and rebuild with this page. Updated 20 August 2026. Report an error.
Reading It
What the Numbers Say
Protein comes in at 14 grams, 28 percent of a daily reference, which is side portion territory. Sodium sits at 1,000 mg, 43 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 Fries & Sides Menu
The next cheapest thing on the fries & sides menu is the Chili at $4.26, so you are paying $0.12 more and 80 more calories for this one. Step up $0.49 and you are at the Cheese Baked Potato for $4.87.
Protein per dollar on the Baconator Fries lands close to the middle of this menu, 3.2 grams for every dollar against an average of 3.4, so the Baconator Fries is neither the bargain nor the splurge of the fries & sides lineup.
What It Costs Per Calorie and Per Gram
Broken down, the Baconator Fries works out at $0.97 per 100 calories and $0.31 for every gram of protein. Across the full Wendy's board it is the 67th cheapest of 132 priced items.
Ordering It
The Baconator Fries pairs with almost anything on the board and brings 14 grams of protein with it. If you want a side with more protein than the Baconator Fries brings, chili is the one item in this part of the menu built for that job.
$4.38 for the Baconator Fries is a compiled figure covering the fries & sides menu, dated at the top of this page and rechecked on every rebuild. Read how we source and date the Baconator Fries figures on this page.
Side by Side
How the Baconator Fries Compares
The four items priced closest to the Baconator Fries on the fries & sides menu, so you can see what a dollar either way actually buys.
| Item | Price | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Protein per $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baconator Fries | $4.38 | 450 | 14 g | 1,000 mg | 3.2 g |
| Chili Cheese Fries | $4.38 | 510 | 18 g | 1,260 mg | 4.1 g |
| Chili | $4.26 | 370 | 25 g | 1,390 mg | 5.9 g |
| Cheese Fries | $3.89 | 470 | 12 g | 1,010 mg | 3.1 g |
| 6 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets | $3.89 | 280 | 15 g | 720 mg | 3.9 g |
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Good to Know
Wendy's Baconator Fries Questions
Around $4.38 in the restaurant. On delivery apps a Baconator Fries usually lists 20 to 30 percent higher, so nearer $5.47 before fees are added.
The Baconator Fries has 450 calories, which is 23 percent of a 2,000 calorie day. It also carries 14 grams of protein and 1,000 mg of sodium.
Yes. The Chili at $4.26 is the next step down on the fries & sides menu, at 370 calories, saving you $0.12. Cheaper again than the Chili are the sandwiches on the everyday value menu.
Yes, once lunch service starts, though you cannot order a Baconator Fries during the breakfast hours that run before 10:30 AM.