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Wendy's Kids' Cheeseburger $5.48 typical United States menu price
Kids' Meal

Wendy's Kids' Cheeseburger

The Kids' Cheeseburger costs $5.48 and carries 270 calories. That puts it 5 of 8 by price on the kids' meal menu.

$5.48

menu price

270

calories

14g

protein

All kids' meal Add to a tray Updated 21 August 2026
The Numbers

Wendy's Kids' Cheeseburger Nutrition

Nutrient Amount Daily reference
Calories 270 14%
Protein 14 g 28%
Total carbohydrate 24 g 9%
Total fat 13 g 17%
Saturated fat 6 g 30%
Sodium 550 mg 24%
Sugars 5 g 10%

Percentages use a 2,000 calorie daily reference. The Kids' Cheeseburger numbers above are Wendy's own published figures for the standard serving. Updated 21 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 stays low at 550 mg, 24 percent of a daily reference.

How It Compares on the Kids' Meal Menu

The next cheapest thing on the kids' meal menu is the Kids' Hamburger at $5.11, so you are paying $0.37 more and 40 more calories for this one. Step up $0.24 and you are at the Kids' 4PC Nuggets for $5.72.

On protein per dollar the Kids' Cheeseburger is one of the stronger buys on the kids' meal menu: 2.6 grams for every dollar against a menu average of 1.6. Across the whole Wendy's board only a handful of items beat the Kids' Cheeseburger, led by the Dave's Triple at 9.0 grams per dollar.

What It Costs Per Calorie and Per Gram

Broken down, the Kids' Cheeseburger works out at $2.03 per 100 calories and $0.39 for every gram of protein. Across the full Wendy's board it is the 86th cheapest of 132 priced items.

Ordering It

With the Kids' Cheeseburger, the side and the drink move the total more than the main does. Apple Bites and milk hold the tray near 400, while fries and a fountain drink push it closer to 750.

$5.48 for the Kids' Cheeseburger is a compiled figure covering the kids' meal menu, dated at the top of this page and rechecked on every rebuild. The sourcing policy behind every Kids' Cheeseburger number we publish.

Side by Side

How the Kids' Cheeseburger Compares

What else sits in this price band on the kids' meal menu, and how the numbers compare.

Item Price Calories Protein Sodium Protein per $
Kids' Cheeseburger $5.48 270 14 g 550 mg 2.6 g
Kids' 4PC Nuggets $5.72 630 n/a n/a n/a
Kids' 4 PC. Spicy Nuggets $5.72 640 n/a n/a n/a
Kids' Hamburger $5.11 230 12 g 360 mg 2.3 g
Kids' 2 PC. Tenders $7.31 Varies n/a n/a n/a
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Good to Know

Wendy's Kids' Cheeseburger Questions

Around $5.48 in the restaurant. On delivery apps a Kids' Cheeseburger usually lists 20 to 30 percent higher, so nearer $6.85 before fees are added.
The Kids' Cheeseburger has 270 calories, which is 14 percent of a 2,000 calorie day. It also carries 14 grams of protein and 550 mg of sodium.
Yes. The Kids' Hamburger at $5.11 is the next step down on the kids' meal menu, at 230 calories, saving you $0.37. Sorting the kids' meal menu by price shows the whole ladder below the Kids' Cheeseburger.
Yes, the Kids' Cheeseburger is available from the 10:30 AM lunch changeover until close, and before that the kitchen is running the breakfast menu instead.