Wendy's Significantly Cuts Trans Fats -- Switch to New Cooking Oil Under Way

In a move that significantly reduces trans fatty acids (TFAs) on its menu, Wendy's® is making the switch to non- hydrogenated cooking oil for its French fries and breaded chicken items. The oil has zero grams of trans fat per serving.

Wendy's announced today that its 6,300 U.S. and Canadian restaurants are scheduled to switch to the new blend of corn and soy oil beginning in August.

Wendy's breaded chicken sandwiches, nuggets and strips will have zero grams of trans fat. Depending on the serving size, trans fats in French fry offerings will range from zero to 0.5 grams. Kids' Meal nuggets and fries will have zero grams of trans fat.

Nutrition Information -- Wendy's U.S.

FRENCH FRIES Previous TFAs New TFAs
Kids' Size 3.5 grams 0 grams
Small 5 grams 0.5 grams
Medium 6 grams 0.5 grams
Large 7 grams 0.5 grams
 

CHICKEN
Homestyle Chicken Sandwich 1.5 grams 0 grams
Spicy Chicken Sandwich 1.5 grams 0 grams
Chicken Nuggets - 5 pc. 1.5 grams 0 grams
Chicken Strips 3 grams 0 grams

Beyond these efforts, the Company is working directly with its French fry suppliers to further reduce trans fats that occur as part of the par frying process at their facilities, with a goal of zero grams.