Lower-sodium swaps at Wendy's
Chili is not a salt-free shortcut.
Round 1 of 80 right
Which has less sodium?
Wendy's meals and sides, least sodium first
Least sodium in a meal: Chicken Nuggets, 360 mg sodium.
| # | Item | Sodium | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple Bites | 0 mg | 35 | 0 g |
| 2 | Plain Baked Potato | 40 mg | 270 | 7 g |
| 3 | Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato | 55 mg | 300 | 8 g |
| 4 | Chicken Nuggets4 PC. | 360 mg | 170 | 9 g |
| 5 | Homestyle French Toast Sticks4 PC | 380 mg | 460 | 10 g |
| 6 | Natural-Cut FriesSmall | 420 mg | 260 | 4 g |
| 7 | Jr. Hamburger | 470 mg | 230 | 12 g |
| 8 | Spicy Chicken Nuggets4 PC. | 480 mg | 190 | 10 g |
| 9 | Chicken Nuggets6 PC. | 540 mg | 260 | 14 g |
| 10 | Natural-Cut FriesMedium | 550 mg | 350 | 5 g |
| 11 | Bacon Cheese Baked Potato | 570 mg | 420 | 17 g |
| 12 | Seasoned PotatoesSmall | 600 mg | 280 | 3 g |
| 13 | Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger | 650 mg | 350 | 18 g |
| 14 | Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 650 mg | 340 | 15 g |
| 15 | Jr. Cheeseburger | 660 mg | 270 | 14 g |
| 16 | Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe | 700 mg | 330 | 15 g |
| 17 | Cheese Baked Potato | 700 mg | 440 | 15 g |
| 18 | Spicy Chicken Nuggets6 PC. | 720 mg | 280 | 15 g |
| 19 | Natural-Cut FriesLarge | 740 mg | 470 | 7 g |
| 20 | Double Stack | 770 mg | 380 | 23 g |
| 21 | Bacon, Egg & Swiss Croissant | 800 mg | 420 | 18 g |
| 22 | Chili & Cheese Baked Potato | 830 mg | 490 | 21 g |
| 23 | Seasoned PotatoesMedium | 860 mg | 400 | 5 g |
| 24 | Chicken Nuggets10 PC. | 900 mg | 430 | 23 g |
| 25 | Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant | 960 mg | 590 | 21 g |
The daily limit is 2,300 mg. Sodium over 1,500 mg in red.
Source: Wendy's nutrition page, US menu, October 21, 2026. Not affiliated with Wendy's.
Questions
What is a lower-sodium Wendy's meal?
A Jr. Hamburger, Apple Bites and water total 470 mg sodium as listed. That is a smaller order, before extra condiments.
Is Wendy's chili low sodium?
Small chili has 1,050 mg sodium, more than a Double Stack. A bowl is no guarantee of less salt.
Which Wendy's potato side has less sodium?
The Plain Baked Potato has 40 mg sodium, versus 420 mg for small fries. Toppings change the order.
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