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If you are in a hurry or couldn’t prepare food. Then, doing a little bit of pre-research can help you to enjoy unlimited food options at Wendy’s.

Now let’s jump into the main part.

I. Bunless Burger at Wendy’s

Typically burgers are high in carbs due to buns. But, keto version of a burger meal, simply just skip the bun and high carb toppings such as ketchup, mustard sauce, etc.

You can just swap the toppings with salsa, fried egg, avocado, ranch dressing, etc.

1. S’Awesome Bacon Cheeseburger without a bun 

Per servings – 7g Net Carbs, 37g Fat, 29g Protein [1]

2. Peppercorn Mushroom Melt without a bun and onions 

Per servings – 5g Net Carbs, 33g Fat, 25g Protein [2]

3. Dave’s Single without a bun 

Per servings – 5g Net Carbs, 31g Fat, 24g Protein [3]

4. Son of Baconator without a bun 

Per servings – 4g Net Carbs, 37g Fat, 29g Protein [4]

5. Baconator without a bun 

Per servings – 5g Net Carbs, 60g Fat, 53g Protein [5]

6. Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger without a bun  

Per servings – 3g Net Carbs, 21g Fat, 15g Protein [6]

7. Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe without a bun 

Per servings – 3g Net Carbs, 17g Fat, 12g Protein [7]

8. Jr. Cheeseburger without a bun

Per servings – 1g Net Carbs, 12g Fat, 12g Protein [8]

9. Jr. hamburger without a bun 

Per servings – 1g Net Carbs, 8g Fat, 10g Protein [9]

II. Low-carb Meats options at Wendy’s

Finding low carb meat at fast-food restaurants can be a difficult task. However, meat such as grilled chicken, beef are low in carbs but extras items like buns are high in carb. 

So, the easiest way to eat keto food at fast-food restaurants such as Wendy’s, MacDonald’s or Taco Bell is to keep your food simple. Just removes high carb items like the bun, croissants, etc.

1. Jr. Hamburger patty with no bun   

Per servings – 120 calories,  0g net carbs, 8g fat, 10g protein [10]

2. Single Hamburger patty with no bun

Per servings – 240 calories, 0g net carbs, 16g fat, 18g protein [11]

3. Grilled Chicken Breast with no bun

Per servings –130 calories, 3g net carbs, 1.5g fat, 27g protein [12]

4. Applewood Smoked Bacon 

Per servings – 20 calories, 0g net carbs, 1.5g fat, 2g protein [13]

III. Low-carb Chicken options at Wendy’s

Chicken usually is a low carb meat option. But at fast-food restaurants, it can be high in carbs like other food. So, keep your order as simple as possible. You can try low-carb dressing and toppings which we also have described below.

1. Grilled Asiago Ranch Chicken Club (no bun) 

Per servings – 3g Net Carbs, 20g Fat, 39g Protein, 20g Fat [13]

2. Grilled Chicken Sandwich (no bun)

Per servings – 4g Net Carbs, 7g Fat,  29g Protein [14]

IV. Plain Sandwiches options at Wendy’s

Sandwiches can contain 30-50g net carbs. But, by customizing them you can pull them back into the ketosis limit. 

Customize your sandwiches and remove any items that can contain high carb. I know that will make it less delicious, but, at least you can eat your favorite sandwich and can stay in your ketosis at the same time.

Just remove any biscuits, croissants, and bun. These three items are loaded with lots of carbs. Not just sandwiches, if any item that contains these three items just remove it.

1. Sausage, Egg, and Swiss Croissant (no Croissant ) 

Per servings – 3g Net Carbs, 32g Fat, 17g Protein [15]

2. Bacon, Egg, and Swiss Croissant (no Croissant )  

Per servings –  2g Net Carbs, 15g Fat; 13g Protein [16]

3. Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit (No Biscuit) 

Per servings –  3g Net Carbs, 33g Fat; 18g Protein [17]

4. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit (No Biscuit)   

Per servings –  1g Net Carbs, 12g Fat; 10g Protein [18]

5. Breakfast Baconator (no bun)

Per servings – 5g Net Carbs, 50g Fat, 31g Protein [19]

V. Low-Carbs Drinks options at Wendy’s

Many beverages served in these restaurants tend to be high in carbs from shakes to sweet tea.

Fortunately, there are many beverages at Wendy’s that can be fit into your ketogenic diet.

Some best low carb drinks options at Wendy’s

• Diet Coke (0g net carbs) [20] [21]
• Coke Zero (0g net carbs) [22][27]
• Unsweetened Iced Tea (0g net carbs) [24] [21]
• Minute Maid Light Lemonade, small (0g net carbs) [22] [21]
• Cold Brew Coffee (3g Net Carbs)[25] [21]
• Coffee (3g Net Carbs)[26][21]

VI. Low-carbs Salads options at Wendy’s

Salads at fast-food restaurants can be very high in carbs. Salads at these restaurants can contain up to 30-40g carbs.

To keep your salads in low carb it is important to remove some high carb contents such as chili, taco chips, salsa or croutons. These are some options that can be available at Wendy’s.

1. Parmesan Caesar Chicken Salad (half-size) 

Per servings – 5g Net Carbs, 4g Fiber, 20g Fat, 29g Protein [27]

2. Caesar Side Salad (no croutons)

Per servings – 5g Net Carbs, 14g Fat, 9g Protein [28]

VII. Dressing and sauces options at Wendy’s keto

Dressing and sauce can also contain carbs, enough carb to kick you out of ketosis. So, choose to dress and sauces wisely. 

Thee condiments can increase your taste but, you should avoid condiments because it is the extra carb. So, avoid condiments, but if you want some you can try these.

These some of the best low carbs dressing and salads options at Wendy’s.

• Lemon Garlic Caesar Dressing (2g net carbs) [21]
• Classic Ranch Dressing (2g net carbs) [21]
• Light Ranch Dressing (2g net carbs) [21]
• Italian Vinaigrette (4g net carbs) [21]
• Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce (2g net carbs) [21]

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Most frequently asked question

What is the best option at Wendy’s for keto?

Baconator without the bun is the best option you can find at Wendy’s on a keto diet. It contains 5g net carbs. It might seem higher than others. But look at the fat and protein. It contains lots of fat and protein. 
Baconator without the bun  – 5g Net Carbs, 60g Fat, 53g Protein [30]

What is the best breakfast options at Wendy’s keto?

Sandwiches, Burger or Baconator is a good choice for breakfast. I usually eat Baconator.

What are the lunch and dinner options at Wendy’s?

Chicken, burgers, or salads are the best options to eat in your lunch and dinner. This is totally my personal choice.

What are the high carbs ingredients at Wendy’s?

These four items are added to too many items in food. If you found any items that contain Croissant, Biscuit, Premium Bun, or Sandwich Bun. ask to remove it or just remove them on yourself.
1. Croissant of Wendy’s – 272 Calories, 31g net Carbs, 14g Fat, 5.5g Protein
2. Biscuit of Wendy’s – 210 Calories, 27g net Carbs, 9g Fat, 5g Protein
3. Premium Bun of Wendy’s – 190 Calories, 36g net Carbs, 2g Fat, 6g Protein
4. Sandwich Bun of Wendy’s – 120 Calories, 23g net Carbs, 1.5g Fat, 4g Protein

What are the low carb salad option at Wendy’s”

1. Parmesan Caesar Chicken Salad (half-size)  – 5g Net Carbs, 4g Fiber, 20g Fat, 29g Protein [27]
2. Caesar Side Salad (no croutons) – 5g Net Carbs, 14g Fat, 9g Protein [28]

What are the low carbs keto friendly dressing and salad options at Wendy’s?

1. Lemon Garlic Caesar Dressing (2g net carbs) [21]
2. Classic Ranch Dressing (2g net carbs) [21]
3. Light Ranch Dressing (2g net carbs) [21]
4. Italian Vinaigrette (4g net carbs) [21]
5. Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce (2g net carbs) [21]

What are the best beverage available at Wendy’s?

1. Diet Coke (0g net carbs) [20] [21]
2. Coke Zero (0g net carbs) [22][27]
3. Unsweetened Iced Tea (0g net carbs) [24] [21]
4. Minute Maid Light Lemonade, small (0g net carbs) [22] [21]
5. Cold Brew Coffee (3g Net Carbs)[25] [21]
6. Coffee (3g Net Carbs)[26][21]

References

Wendy’s menu ” https://order.wendys.com/categories?site=menu “

Wendy’s menu “https://www.wendys.com/“