Eating at Wendy’s for Low-Carb & Keto Lovers

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and Christmas cookies, the last few months of the year are chocked full of high-carb moments. If you’re trying to find the best restaurants for a ketogenic diet or generally include more to low-carb options during this time of the year, we’ve assembled an update on Eating Low Carb at Wendy’s®. As you’ll see, eating low-carb at Wendy’s doesn’t mean ignoring your cravings or sacrificing on flavor.

Low-Carb Diet Options

Fresh salads are an easy way to stick to a low-carb diet which limits your intake of grains, starchy vegetables and fruit. Luckily, Wendy’s salad menu is packed with delicious flavors, textures and toppings. For example, the half-size Parmesan Caesar Chicken Salad (2g Net Carbs) deliver big flavor and low carbs – dressing included!

While fresh salads are a great option, there are plenty of ways you can nix the carbs and still enjoy Wendy’s fresh, never frozen beef* too. You can always order any of our delicious sandwiches without the bun, as everything on Wendy’s menu is customizable. We’ll always do our best to accommodate your dietary needs.

Keto Diet Options

If you’re looking to count your macros and the keto (or dirty keto, because 2020 is hard enough as it is) diet is more your speed, try a few of these options to make sure you’re hitting your desired calorie percentages of fat, protein and carbs:

- Add extra cheese and/or protein, such as an additional fresh, never frozen beef patty or strip of sizzling Applewood smoked bacon, on our sandwiches to hit your goals.

- The Big Bacon Classic delivers 29g of protein and only 5g Net Carbs when you remove the bun; it’s a true keto powerhouse. Want to start your day with a keto fast food breakfast? Try our Breakfast Baconator – if you remove the bun, you get 29g of protein to start your day with only 6g Net Carbs.

- Other crave-worthy options include the Dave’s Single® with no ketchup or bun and the Grilled Chicken Sandwich without the bun, which comes in at 29g and 34g of protein respectively and 3g Net Carbs for both. Pro Tip; You can shed an additional 2g Net Carbs by removing the Smoky Honey Mustard Sauce from the Grilled Chicken Sandwich.

Do you have your own low-carb or keto-friendly favorites at Wendy’s that we should know about? Feel free to share with us in the comments section, below. And if you haven’t signed up for Wendy’s Rewards, what are you waiting for? Order on the go through the Wendy’s app and earn points for eating your favorite food through Wendy’s Rewards™, it’s a win-win!

* Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska, and Canada.

** Delivery via DoorDash available only in select markets at participating restaurants while supplies last. Prices may be higher than in restaurant. Additional delivery fees, service fees, surge fees, small order fees, taxes and gratuity may apply. See full terms and conditions at dasherhelp.doordash.com/offer-terms-conditions.

Nutrition information is based on standard product formulations and may vary due to suppliers, ingredient substitutions, recipe versions, restaurant product assembly and seasonality. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Nutrition information for the salads includes dressing.

This post is not intended as diet or nutrition information. The information is not advice and should not be treated as such.  Please consult a dietitian or other health care professional for your specific diet needs or questions.

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