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Wendy's Dave's Single
The Dave's Single costs $5.49 and carries 560 calories. That puts it 7 of 17 by price on the hamburgers menu.
$5.49
menu price
560
calories
31g
protein
The Numbers
Wendy's Dave's Single Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 560 | 28% |
| Protein | 31 g | 62% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37 g | 13% |
| Total fat | 34 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 14 g | 70% |
| Sodium | 1,170 mg | 51% |
| Sugars | 9 g | 18% |
Percentages use a 2,000 calorie daily reference. These Dave's Single figures describe the standard build, before any customization at the counter. Updated 19 August 2026. Report an error.
Reading It
What the Numbers Say
At 31 grams of protein it covers 62 percent of a 50 gram daily reference, enough to make it a main rather than a side. Sodium sits at 1,170 mg, 51 percent of a daily reference, which is normal for this part of the menu but adds up fast with a side. Saturated fat reaches 14 grams, 70 percent of a day's reference in a single item.
How It Compares on the Hamburgers Menu
The next cheapest thing on the hamburgers menu is the Bacon Double Stack at $3.49, so you are paying $2.00 more and 140 more calories for this one. Step up $0.10 and you are at the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger for $5.59.
On protein per dollar the Dave's Single lags its own menu, 5.6 grams for every dollar against an average of 7.2. If protein is what you are buying with the $5.49 a Dave's Single 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 Dave's Single works out at $0.98 per 100 calories and $0.18 for every gram of protein. Across the full Wendy's board it is the 87th cheapest of 132 priced items.
Ordering It
The combo build of the Dave's Single adds fries and a drink for about five dollars more. If you were skipping the drink anyway, the pieces bought separately come in cheaper.
Allergens in the Dave's Single: Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Sesame. Shared fryers and shared prep surfaces mean a Dave's Single is not made in a controlled environment, so treat the Dave's Single allergen list as a starting point rather than a guarantee.
A $5.49 Dave's Single is the national middle. A city center and airport restaurants push toward $6.59, while rural sites sit nearer $4.67. Read how we source and date the Dave's Single figures on this page.
Side by Side
How the Dave's Single Compares
What else sits in this price band on the hamburgers menu, and how the numbers compare.
| Item | Price | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Protein per $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave's Single | $5.49 | 560 | 31 g | 1,170 mg | 5.6 g |
| Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger | $5.59 | 780 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Son of Baconator | $5.89 | 590 | 34 g | 1,210 mg | 5.8 g |
| Pretzel Bacon Pub Double Cheeseburger | $6.69 | 1,110 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Big Bacon Classic | $6.69 | 610 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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Good to Know
Wendy's Dave's Single Questions
Around $5.49 in the restaurant. On delivery apps a Dave's Single usually lists 20 to 30 percent higher, so nearer $6.86 before fees are added.
The Dave's Single has 560 calories, which is 28 percent of a 2,000 calorie day. It also carries 31 grams of protein and 1,170 mg of sodium.
Wendy's lists Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Sesame for the Dave's Single. That covers the standard build only, so removing an ingredient at the counter changes the Dave's Single allergen picture. Fryers and prep surfaces are shared, which means a Dave's Single can pick up traces the published list does not show; confirm at the restaurant if the allergy is a serious one.
Yes. The Bacon Double Stack at $3.49 is the next step down on the hamburgers menu, at 420 calories, saving you $2.00. Below the Bacon Double Stack you are into the value menu.
Yes, the Dave's Single is available from the 10:30 AM lunch changeover until close, and before that the kitchen is running the breakfast menu instead.