Chili with Beans

About this item

A single 425g portion of Wendy's's Chili with Beans delivers approximately 470 calories, placing it in the moderate meal range for items typically found on the Wendy's menu. Nutrition information on this page is sourced from the USDA Branded Foods dataset, which catalogs label data submitted by manufacturers for the US market. Use it as a starting point for tracking macros, comparing menu options, or building meals around your daily calorie target — and confirm at the restaurant if your portion or preparation differs.

Per serving, Chili with Beans contains 20.0 g of total fat (38% of calories), 8.0 g of saturated fat, 44.0 g of total carbohydrates, 12.0 g of sugars, 12.0 g of dietary fiber, and 29.0 g of protein (25% of calories). That macronutrient mix is fairly balanced between fats and carbohydrates with a moderate protein contribution. For a 2,000 calorie reference diet, this single item supplies roughly 24% of the daily energy budget — worth noting if you plan to combine it with sides, drinks, or a dessert from the rest of the Wendy's menu.

On the micronutrient side, the same serving carries 1720 mg of sodium (75% of the FDA 2,300 mg daily limit). Sodium is the number most diners under-estimate at quick-service restaurants — many entrées clear a third of the daily cap before any side or sauce is added. If you are watching blood pressure or following a DASH-style eating pattern, balance Chili with Beans with low-sodium choices for the rest of the day, drink water, and consider skipping salted sides.

Ingredient analysis flagged the following common allergens in this product: Soy. Cross-contact with additional allergens — including peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, and shellfish — is possible in any restaurant kitchen even when those ingredients are not listed in the recipe. If you have a serious allergy, ask the location for their official allergen guide before ordering and let staff know about your sensitivity.

Ingredients (as published with the USDA submission): BEEF, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), KIDNEY BEANS (KIDNEY BEANS, WATER), COOKED PINTO BEANS, ONIONS, WATER, DICED TOMATOES IN JUICE (DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE), CELERY, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, SALT, BEEF BROTH, BEEF TALLOW, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, CHILI PEPPER, BEEF FLAVOR (CONTAINS BEEF EXTRACT, YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, FLAVOR, MALTODEXTRIN, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID), ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, TAPIOCA STARCH, YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, DEXTROSE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, XANTHAN GUM, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, GUM ARABIC, MALTODEXTRIN, SMOKE …

Chili with Beans sits within the broader Wendy's menu alongside other items in the en:stews category. If you are tracking calories on a cutting phase, consider pairing it with a zero-calorie beverage and a side that prioritizes protein or fiber over refined carbs. If you are bulking or fueling a hard training day, the 470 calories and 29g protein per serving can be combined with a second item to round the meal out. Either way, the numbers above are per serving as listed — doubling up on portions, sauces, or extras will scale the calories and macros proportionally.