Wendy’s Large Poutine is a must-try on Wendy’s Menu in Canada! This classic dish features crispy, sea-salted skin-on fries, topped with gooey Canadian cheese curds and rich, savory poutine sauce. It’s a bigger portion of the Canadian favorite, perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself. Whether for lunch, dinner, or a snack, this warm and cheesy treat is always a great choice!
Price: $5.29
Nutrition Information
Wendy’s Large Poutine is a delicious Canadian favorite, made with crispy fries, rich gravy, and melty cheese curds. Its nutrition facts show a hearty mix of carbohydrates, fats, and protein. This larger portion is perfect for sharing or enjoying as a filling and comforting meal on its own.
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Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 640 Kcal |
| Total Fat | 35g |
| Saturated Fat | 15 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg |
| Sodium | 1690 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Iron | 30% DV |
| Calcium | 10% DV |
| Potassium | 29% DV |
Adults and teens aged 13 and up typically require around 2,000 calories daily, while children aged 4 to 12 need about 1,500 calories per day. Keep in mind, though, that individual calorie needs can differ. Prices and availability may also vary.
Ingredients
French Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola), Modified food starch (potato, corn, tapioca), Rice flour, Dextrin, Salt, Baking powder, Sugars (dextrose), Xanthan gum, Sodium acid pyrophosphate (to help retain colour). Cooked in vegetable oil ([soybean, canola, corn, and/or cottonseed], hydrogenated soybean oil, dimethylpolysiloxane). Seasoned with sea salt. COOKED IN THE SAME OIL AS MENU ITEMS THAT CONTAIN WHEAT, MILK, EGG, SESAME, AND MUSTARD.
Poutine Sauce: Water, Modified corn starch, Sugars (corn maltodextrin, sugar), Salt, Hydrolyzed plant protein (corn, soy, wheat), Dehydrated vegetables (tomato, onion, garlic), Chicken fat (includes rosemary extract), Colour (caramel, turmeric, paprika), Disodium inosinate and Disodium guanylate, Citric acid, Spices, Yeast extract, Natural flavour (includes celery), Calcium silicate, Silicon dioxide. CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT.
Cheese Curds: Pasteurized milk, Modified milk ingredients, Salt, Bacterial culture, Microbial enzyme, Calcium chloride. CONTAINS: MILK.
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Is It a Healthy Choice?
This is a less healthy, indulgent side that should be treated as an occasional choice. Wendy’s Large Poutine is heavy for a side item at 640 calories, which puts it closer to a full meal than a simple add-on. The main concerns are the high fat, saturated fat, and very high sodium from the fries, gravy, and cheese curds.
The 21g of protein gives Large Poutine solid staying power and makes it more filling than regular fries. It can help with satiety, but the trade-off is significant. With 35g of fat and 15g of saturated fat, this item is rich and calorie-dense, making it less ideal for low-fat or heart-conscious eating patterns. Sodium is especially high at 1,690mg, which is a major reason this is not a healthy everyday side.
Carbohydrates are also high at 62g, while 5g of fiber adds some digestive balance from the potatoes. Sugar is very low at 1g, so the issue is not sweetness but salt, fat, and portion size. Large Poutine is best suited for diners who want a filling, savory comfort-food side or a shareable lunch or dinner treat. For better balance, avoid pairing it with another salty entrée, skip sugary drinks, and consider sharing it or choosing the small size instead.
What Does It Taste Like?
Large Poutine tastes rich, salty, cheesy, and deeply comforting. The fries bring a warm potato base, while the gravy adds a savory, hearty flavor that coats every bite. The cheese curds add a mild creamy taste with a slight tang, making the whole side feel fuller and more indulgent than regular fries. It is not spicy or sweet. The flavor is mainly salty, creamy, and gravy-forward, with a heavy comfort-food feel that works best for lunch or dinner.
The texture is thick, saucy, and filling. Some fries stay lightly crisp around the edges at first, but many become soft as they soak up the warm gravy. The cheese curds add a chewy, creamy bite that stands out against the tender potatoes. Because this is the large size, it feels heavier and more loaded, with more gravy and cheese in each forkful. The texture is not clean or crunchy like plain fries. It is soft, gooey, warm, and hearty, with a rich layered bite from the fries, gravy, and cheese curds together.
No matter what you’re craving—whether it’s a hearty burger, a crispy chicken sandwich, or a sweet treat—Wendy’s has something delicious for everyone. With quality ingredients, bold flavours, and plenty of variety, it’s easy to find your next favourite meal. Ready to explore even more options? Check out the Wendy’s Full Menu in Canada and discover what else is waiting for you.
Menu information is researched and maintained by the wendymenu.ca editorial team using official Wendy’s Canada sources. Prices and availability may vary by location.
