How Spicy Is Wendy’s 3-Piece Buffalo Chicken Strips Combo?

Wendy's 3-Piece Buffalo Chicken Strips combo

Wendy’s 3-Piece Buffalo Chicken Strips Combo costs $13.99 and contains 1,010 calories. It includes three strips made with 100% Canadian white-meat chicken, tossed in a zingy buffalo sauce, along with French fries and a drink of your choice. The tangy buffalo coating adds a bold kick to the crispy chicken, making this combo a spicy option on Wendy’s Canada menu.

Price and Calories

Price: $13.99
Calories: 1,010 Kcal

Nutritional Information

Check the nutritional information for Wendy’s 3-Piece Buffalo Chicken Strips Combo to learn more about its nutritional content. The table below covers available details on protein, carbohydrates, fat, sugar, sodium, and other nutrients, helping you understand what the combo contains before ordering. Your drink selection may affect the overall nutritional values.

Wendy's 3-Piece Buffalo Chicken Strips

3-Piece Buffalo Chicken Strips

NutrientAmount
Calories390
Total Fat20g
Saturated Fat1.5g
Trans Fat0.1g
Cholesterol60mg
Sodium1790mg
Total Carbohydrate31g
Dietary Fibre2g
Total Sugars1g
Protein25g
Calcium1% DV
Iron12% DV
Potassium12% DV
Wendy’s French Fries (Small)

Small French Fries

NutrientValues
Calories260 Kcal
Fat12 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium380 mg
Carbohydrates35 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar0 g
Proteins4 g
Calcium1% DV
Iron5% DV
Potassium18% DV
Coca-Cola

Small Coca-Cola

NutrientValues
Calories190 Kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium5 mg
Carbohydrates51 g
Fiber0 g
Sugar51 g
Proteins0 g
Calcium0% DV
Iron0% DV
Potassium2% DV
Wendy's 3-Piece Buffalo Chicken Strips

3-Piece Buffalo Chicken Strips

NutrientAmount
Calories390
Total Fat20g
Saturated Fat1.5g
Trans Fat0.1g
Cholesterol60mg
Sodium1790mg
Total Carbohydrate31g
Dietary Fibre2g
Total Sugars1g
Protein25g
Calcium1% DV
Iron12% DV
Potassium12% DV
Wendy’s French Fries (Medium)

Medium French Fries

NutrientValues
Calories350 Kcal
Fat16 g
Saturated Fat2.5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium510 mg
Carbohydrates47 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar0g
Proteins5 g
Calcium1% DV
Iron7% DV
Potassium24% DV
Coca-Cola

Medium Coca-Cola

NutrientValues
Calories270 Kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium10 mg
Carbohydrates74 g
Fiber0 g
Sugar74 g
Proteins0 g
Calcium0% DV
Iron0% DV
Potassium0% DV
Wendy's 3-Piece Buffalo Chicken Strips

3-Piece Buffalo Chicken Strips

NutrientAmount
Calories390
Total Fat20g
Saturated Fat1.5g
Trans Fat0.1g
Cholesterol60mg
Sodium1790mg
Total Carbohydrate31g
Dietary Fibre2g
Total Sugars1g
Protein25g
Calcium1% DV
Iron12% DV
Potassium12% DV
Wendy’s French Fries (Large)

Medium French Fries

NutrientValues
Calories470 Kcal
Fat21 g
Saturated Fat3.5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium680 mg
Carbohydrates63 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar0 g
Proteins7 g
Calcium2% DV
Iron9% DV
Potassium32% DV
Coca-Cola

Large Coca-Cola

NutrientValues
Calories340 Kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium15 mg
Carbohydrates93 g
Fiber0 g
Sugar93 g
Proteins0 g
Calcium0% DV
Iron0% DV
Potassium0% DV

Is It Good for You?

This combo pairs three Buffalo chicken strips with fries and a cola, so it’s worth a quick look at what’s on the tray. The figures below add up the strips, a medium fries and a medium Coca-Cola. Here is what each nutrient tells you.

  • Calories: The full medium combo comes to 990 calories, which is high and best suited to a hungry diner or a main meal you won’t repeat later in the day. The strips supply 390, the fries 350 and the Coca-Cola 250.
  • Total Fat: Fat reaches 36g, with 20g from the strips and 16g from the fries. That’s a sizable amount for one meal, so it’s worth considering if you watch your fat intake.
  • Saturated Fat: Saturated fat is 4g in total, split between the strips (1.5g) and the fries (2.5g). It’s a small slice of the fat total, so it isn’t a major concern here.
  • Trans Fat: Trans fat is only 0.1g, and it comes from the chicken strips alone. The fries and the drink have none.
  • Cholesterol: The combo has 60mg of cholesterol, all from the strips. Neither the fries nor the Coca-Cola adds any.
  • Sodium: Sodium is high at 2,300mg, and the Buffalo strips account for 1,790mg of it, with 510mg from the fries. It’s the number that stands out most, so lighter-salt eaters should keep it in mind.
  • Total Carbohydrate: Carbs add up to 145g and mainly provide quick energy. The Coca-Cola contributes 67g, the fries 47g and the strips 31g.
  • Dietary Fibre: Fibre is low at 6g, with 4g from the fries and 2g from the strips. It adds only a small digestive benefit to a meal this size.
  • Total Sugars: Sugar is high at 68g, and 67g of it comes from the Coca-Cola. The strips contain just 1g and the fries none, so the drink is the whole story here.
  • Protein: The combo provides 30g of protein, mostly from the strips (25g), which helps with fullness and recovery after activity. The fries add a modest 5g.
  • Calcium: Calcium is minimal at 2% DV, so this meal isn’t a meaningful source.
  • Iron: Iron comes to 19% DV, from the strips (12%) and the fries (7%), a helpful contribution.
  • Potassium: Potassium reaches 39% DV, led by the fries (24%) and the strips (12%), with a small 3% from the drink.

Overall Verdict: This is a filling, protein-rich meal, but the sodium and sugar run high, so it suits an occasional treat better than a regular lunch. Because the Coca-Cola brings nearly all the sugar, the strips and fries are where the protein and nutrients come from.

What Does It Contain?

The combo combines breaded chicken nuggets, seasoned French fries, and Sprite. Chicken and breading create the savory base, while the fries and soda add their own seasoning and sweetness.

  • Chicken Breast Meat: Provides the main chicken component and contributes the base savory flavor.
  • Wheat Flour: Forms part of the nugget breading and helps create its outer coating.
  • Toasted Wheat Crumbs: Add more breading and contribute to the nugget’s texture.
  • Garlic Powder: Adds a light savory garlic note to the breading.
  • Spice: Provides the seasoning used in the nugget coating.
  • Canola and/or Soybean Oil: Used in the breading and cooking process.
  • Potatoes: Form the main ingredient in the French fries.
  • Sea Salt: Adds the finishing salty taste to the fries.
  • Sugar/Glucose-Fructose: Provides the sweetness in the Sprite.
  • Natural Flavour: Helps provide Sprite’s listed flavor profile.

Flavor & Texture

Buffalo is the star here, and it leans tangy and savory rather than sweet. Expect a peppery zing on the strips, with plain salted fries and a cold, fizzy Coca-Cola to balance it out. Where the Korean BBQ combos go sticky and sweet, this one keeps things sharp and savory.

Quick Flavor Notes

  • Flavor: Tangy and peppery up front, with a salty, savory depth underneath.
  • Sweetness: The strips are almost entirely free of sweetness, so the cola provides the only sweet note.
  • Texture: Strips and fries make for easy finger food, and the cola’s fizz cuts through the richness.
  • Aftertaste: A salty, tangy finish lingers, and a sip of cola smooths it out.

Is It a Healthy Choice?

This is a high-calorie meal with a noticeably heavy salt load, thanks mostly to the strips. Nearly all of its sugar comes from the drink, while the strips themselves stay savory. On the plus side, it offers decent protein along with iron and potassium.

  • You want a satisfying, high-energy meal
  • You’re looking for solid protein
  • You’d like some iron and potassium
  • You prefer savory strips over sweet ones
  • You’re fueling a busy, active day
  • You’re watching your sodium intake
  • You’re limiting sugar from soda
  • You want a lighter, lower-calorie meal
  • You want a higher-fiber meal
  • You’re keeping total fat low

Similar Menu Items Compared

The Wendy’s Combos Menu gives you a few ways to build a chicken-strip meal, and the biggest difference comes down to flavor. This Buffalo combo costs the same as the 3-Piece Korean BBQ version, so your choice rests on whether you’d rather have tang or sweetness. If you want to spend less, the Classic combo is the budget-friendly route, and the 5-Piece Chicken Strips adds two more strips.

Menu ItemCaloriesPriceKey Difference
3-Piece Korean BBQ Chicken Strips Combo1,060 kcal$13.99Same price and strip count, with a sweeter Korean BBQ flavor instead of Buffalo
5-Piece Korean BBQ Chicken Strips Combo1,360 kcal$16.99Two more strips in Korean BBQ flavor, for $3.00 more
3 PC. Classic Chicken Strips Combo740–1,140 kcal$12.19Classic flavor instead of Buffalo, for $1.80 less
5-Piece Chicken Strips1,000–1,390 kcal$15.19Two more strips for bigger appetites, at a higher price

Is It Worth the Cost?

For $13.99, you get three strips, a medium fries and a medium Coca-Cola, which makes a full meal with around 30g of protein. It matches the Korean BBQ combo on price, so the decision comes down to taste, and it costs $1.80 more than the Classic combo, which only makes sense if you want that Buffalo tang. It’s fair value for a hungry diner, though lighter eaters may not need the full tray.

The Wendy’s 3-Piece Buffalo Chicken Strips Combo is a good fit for anyone who craves a tangy, savory meal that actually fills you up. Its biggest strength is bold Buffalo flavor with solid protein and almost no sugar in the strips themselves, while its biggest drawback is a very high sodium load, along with the sugar from the cola. That makes it better as an occasional indulgence than a daily habit. The price is fair for a complete meal, especially if Buffalo is your flavor of choice. If you want to compare a few more options before ordering, the Wendy’s Full Menu is a useful place to look. For fans of zesty, savory chicken, this combo is a confident order.

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.

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