Calories in Wendys Spicy Ghost Pepper Nuggs

Serving Size: 6 Nuggets (100.0g)
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 490.0
  • Total Fat 40.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 8.0 g
  • Cholesterol 55.0 mg
  • Sodium 1130.0 mg
  • Potassium 160.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 17.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 1.0 g
  • Protein 16.0 g
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 20.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.4 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

At 490.0 calories per serving (6 Nuggets (100.0g)), Wendys Spicy Ghost Pepper Nuggs is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (40.0g, 73.2% of calories), including 8.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 1130.0mg of sodium (49% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.


Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Calorie ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.


% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Wendys Spicy Ghost Pepper Nuggs contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 490.0 kcal 24.5%
Total Fat 40.0 g 51%
Saturated Fat 8.0 g 40%
Cholesterol 55.0 mg 18%
Sodium 1130.0 mg 49% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate 17.0 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.0 g 4%
Protein 16.0 g 32% ✅
Calcium 20.0 mg 2%
Iron 0.4 mg 2%
Potassium 160.0 mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Calorie Analysis

Wendys Spicy Ghost Pepper Nuggs accounts for 24.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 73.2% of the calories.

Fat 73.2%
Fat 73.2% Carbs 13.8% Protein 13%

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 490.0 calories in Wendys Spicy Ghost Pepper Nuggs? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 37.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 84.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 53.6 min
HIIT 45.4 min
Softball 92.0 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.



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