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Wendy's Classic Chicken Sandwich
The Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.99 and carries 550 calories. That puts it 10 of 14 by price on the chicken, nuggets & tenders menu.
$5.99
menu price
550
calories
28g
protein
The Numbers
Wendy's Classic Chicken Sandwich Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 550 | 28% |
| Protein | 28 g | 56% |
| Total carbohydrate | 55 g | 20% |
| Total fat | 25 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1,630 mg | 71% |
| Sugars | 7 g | 14% |
Percentages use a 2,000 calorie daily reference. These Classic Chicken Sandwich figures describe the standard build, before any customization at the counter. Updated 27 August 2026. Report an error.
Reading It
What the Numbers Say
At 28 grams of protein it covers 56 percent of a 50 gram daily reference, enough to make it a main rather than a side. Sodium is the number to watch: 1,630 mg is 71 percent of a 2,300 mg day before anything else goes on the tray.
How It Compares on the Chicken, Nuggets & Tenders Menu
The next cheapest thing on the chicken, nuggets & tenders menu is the 3 PC. Tenders at $5.49, so you are paying $0.50 more and 130 more calories for this one. Step up $0.10 and you are at the 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets for $6.09. It carries 26 grams of protein against 28 here.
Protein per dollar on the Classic Chicken Sandwich lands close to the middle of this menu, 4.7 grams for every dollar against an average of 5.1, so the Classic Chicken Sandwich is neither the bargain nor the splurge of the chicken, nuggets & tenders lineup.
What It Costs Per Calorie and Per Gram
Broken down, the Classic Chicken Sandwich works out at $1.09 per 100 calories and $0.21 for every gram of protein. Across the full Wendy's board it is the 95th cheapest of 132 priced items.
Ordering It
Order the Classic Chicken Sandwich with chili instead of fries if you want the side to carry protein rather than volume, on top of the 28 grams already in the Classic Chicken Sandwich.
Allergens in the Classic Chicken Sandwich: Egg, Milk, Wheat, Sesame. Wendy's preps much of the chicken, nuggets & tenders line on shared equipment, so a Classic Chicken Sandwich can carry traces beyond the list above, and anyone managing a serious allergy should confirm the Classic Chicken Sandwich build at the restaurant.
We list the Classic Chicken Sandwich at $5.99 because that is where the public price references cluster, not because Wendy's publishes one national price. Our full method for checking Classic Chicken Sandwich prices and nutrition.
Side by Side
How the Classic Chicken Sandwich Compares
The four items priced closest to the Classic Chicken Sandwich on the chicken, nuggets & tenders menu, so you can see what a dollar either way actually buys.
| Item | Price | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Protein per $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 PC. Spicy Chicken Nuggets | $6.09 | 470 | 26 g | 1,190 mg | 4.3 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 Classic Chicken Sandwich Questions
Expect about $5.99 for a Classic Chicken Sandwich. Wendy's publishes no national price list, so treat $5.99 as a planning figure rather than what your till will show.
The Classic Chicken Sandwich has 550 calories, which is 28 percent of a 2,000 calorie day. It also carries 28 grams of protein and 1,630 mg of sodium.
Wendy's lists Egg, Milk, Wheat, Sesame for the Classic Chicken Sandwich. That covers the standard build only, so removing an ingredient at the counter changes the Classic Chicken Sandwich allergen picture. Fryers and prep surfaces are shared, which means a Classic Chicken Sandwich can pick up traces the published list does not show; confirm at the restaurant if the allergy is a serious one.
Yes. The 3 PC. Tenders at $5.49 is the next step down on the chicken, nuggets & tenders menu, at 420 calories, saving you $0.50. The Biggie Bag bundles the 3 PC. Tenders tier of items with a side and a drink.
Yes, the Classic Chicken Sandwich runs right through to close, and the drive thru typically serves it about an hour later than the dining room does.