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Wendy's Taco Salad
The Taco Salad costs $9.75 and carries 610 calories. Nothing else on the fresh made salads menu costs more.
$9.75
menu price
610
calories
28g
protein
The Numbers
Wendy's Taco Salad Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 610 | 31% |
| Protein | 28 g | 56% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39 g | 14% |
| Total fat | 39 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 13 g | 65% |
| Sodium | 1,510 mg | 66% |
| Sugars | 13 g | 26% |
Percentages use a 2,000 calorie daily reference. Nutrition for the Taco Salad as published by Wendy's, with the price compiled from public menu references. Updated 17 September 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: 1,510 mg is 66 percent of a 2,300 mg day before anything else goes on the tray. Saturated fat reaches 13 grams, 65 percent of a day's reference in a single item.
What It Costs Per Calorie and Per Gram
Broken down, the Taco Salad works out at $1.60 per 100 calories and $0.35 for every gram of protein. Across the full Wendy's board it is the 122nd cheapest of 132 priced items.
Ordering It
Dressing for the Taco Salad is packaged separately, so the 610 calorie figure above describes the bowl before you pour anything on it. A full packet typically adds 100 to 300 calories, which can move the Taco Salad by a third.
A $9.75 Taco Salad is the national middle. A city center and airport restaurants push toward $11.70, while rural sites sit nearer $8.29. The sourcing policy behind every Taco Salad number we publish.
Side by Side
How the Taco Salad Compares
The alternatives priced nearest the Taco Salad, with the figures lined up side by side so nothing hides behind a menu description.
| Item | Price | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Protein per $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | $9.75 | 610 | 28 g | 1,510 mg | 2.9 g |
| Parmesan Caesar Salad | $9.75 | 520 | 34 g | 1,240 mg | 3.5 g |
| Cobb Salad | $9.75 | 660 | 38 g | 1,180 mg | 3.9 g |
| Apple Pecan Salad | $9.75 | 510 | 31 g | 1,160 mg | 3.2 g |
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Good to Know
Wendy's Taco Salad Questions
Around $9.75 in the restaurant. On delivery apps a Taco Salad usually lists 20 to 30 percent higher, so nearer $12.19 before fees are added.
The Taco Salad has 610 calories, which is 31 percent of a 2,000 calorie day. It also carries 28 grams of protein and 1,510 mg of sodium.
Yes, any time after 10:30 AM, because the Taco Salad is not on the morning board and breakfast is a separate menu.