Lowest-Calorie Wendy's Meals (2026): Every Item Ranked

The lowest-calorie item at Wendy's (above a few calories) is Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea, Large, at 5 calories. The table below ranks the 30 lowest-calorie items on the US menu, with protein so you can find filling, lighter options. The list includes sides and drinks as well as mains.

Lowest-calorie items at Wendy's (US menu)

Ranked from fewest calories upward, with protein, carbs, and fat for each item:

#	Item	Category	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
1	Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea, Large	Beverages	5	0	2	0
2	Minute Maid Light Lemonade, Small	Beverages	5	0	1	0
3	Minute Maid Light Lemonade, Medium	Beverages	10	0	1	0
4	Minute Maid Light Lemonade, Large	Beverages	15	0	2	0
5	Apple Bites	Appetizers & Sides	35	0	8	0
6	Strawberry Tea, Small	Beverages	45	0	11	0
7	Honest Tropical Green Tea, Small	Beverages	60	0	14	0
8	Strawberry Tea, Medium	Beverages	60	0	16	0
9	Skinny Vanilla Iced Coffee, Small	Beverages	70	2	6	5
10	Honest Tropical Green Tea, Medium	Beverages	90	0	22	0
11	1% Milk	Beverages	90	7	10	2
12	Strawberry Tea, Large	Beverages	90	0	22	0
13	Skinny Vanilla Iced Coffee, Medium	Beverages	100	3	14	8
14	Honest Tropical Green Tea, Large	Beverages	110	0	29	0
15	Dr Pepper, Small	Beverages	120	0	33	0
16	Orange Juice, Small	Beverages	130	2	30	0
17	Strawberry Sweet Tea, Small	Beverages	140	0	36	0
18	Mango Peach FruiTea Chillers, Small	Beverages	150	0	37	0
19	Strawberry Passion FruiTea Chillers, Small	Beverages	150	0	38	0
20	1% Chocolate Milk	Beverages	150	7	26	2.5
21	Caramel Iced Coffee, Small	Beverages	160	2	26	6
22	Sweetened Iced Tea, Small	Beverages	160	0	41	0
23	Mocha Iced Coffee, Small	Beverages	170	2	28	6
24	Vanilla Iced Coffee, Small	Beverages	170	2	28	6
25	Chili, Small	Soup	170	15	16	5
26	4 Piece Chicken Nuggets	Entrees	170	9	10	11
27	All Natural Lemonade, Small	Beverages	190	0	50	0
28	Dr Pepper, Medium	Beverages	190	0	53	0
29	Vanilla Frosty, Jr	Beverages	190	5	32	4.5
30	Coca Cola, Small	Beverages	200	0	54	0

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Wendy's, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest-calorie item at Wendy's?

Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea, Large is among the lowest at 5 calories on the US menu.

What can I eat at Wendy's on a diet?

Pick from the lowest-calorie items above, favour grilled proteins and salads, and watch dressings, sauces, and sugary drinks, which add calories quickly.

Does Wendy's have low-calorie options?

Yes. The ranking above lists 30 items under the chain's lighter end, including sides and drinks alongside mains.

Summary

For a lighter choice at Wendy's, start with Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea, Large at 5 calories. Log it in Nutrola to keep the rest of your day on track.