Buffalo Wild Wings nutrition, November 2026 — calories, protein and sodium from the chain’s own Nutrition Guide (effective August 18 – November 17, 2026), with the conflicts and the gaps stated plainly.
Every figure on this page comes from Buffalo Wild Wings’ own Nutrition Guide unless noted. Sodium and sugar and fiber are shown only where the guide or a consistent current source publishes them — where no consistent current source exists, the table says so rather than guessing. Sauce calories are the one genuine conflict: the guide’s math puts Original Buffalo at about 170 calories per 6-wing order, while a tracker lists a 2 fl oz cup at 220 calories. Both are shown below.
For the full menu with prices, see the Buffalo Wild Wings menu guide. For the fan builds and the calorie math behind them, see the Buffalo Wild Wings secret menu guide, and for the deals that make the lighter orders cheaper, see the Buffalo Wild Wings coupons guide.
Wing Nutrition
Traditional bone-in wings are the better protein per calorie: 6 traditional wings run 430 calories and 53g of protein before sauce, while 6 boneless wings run 360 calories and only 29g of protein — the breading costs you protein and adds sodium. Sauce is where the calories jump: Original Buffalo adds about 170 calories per 6-wing order, and Thai Curry runs 290 calories per 2 fl oz cup. Dry rubs — Lemon Pepper, Salt & Vinegar, Desert Heat — add almost nothing.
| Wings | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Traditional, plain | 430 | 53g | 160mg |
| 10 Traditional, plain | 720 | 88g | — |
| 15 Traditional, plain | 1,080 | 132g | — |
| 20 Traditional, plain | 1,440 | 177g | — |
| 30 Traditional, plain | 2,160 | 265g | — |
| 50 Traditional, plain | 3,600 | 442g | — |
| 6 Boneless, with sauce | 360 | 29g | 1,260mg |
| 10 Boneless, with sauce | 610 | 48g | 2,090mg |
| 15 Boneless, with sauce | 910 | 72g | — |
| 20 Boneless, with sauce | 1,210 | 96g | — |
| 30 Boneless, with sauce | 1,820 | 144g | — |
| 6 Cauliflower Wings | 520 | — | — |
Tenders & Dippers
Tenders are the protein play: 3 hand-breaded tenders run 490 calories and 35g of protein, 5 run 820 calories and 58g. Naked tenders are the lighter version — 3 naked tenders with fries run 580 calories against 910 for the breaded version with fries. The dippers are the extreme: 10 Original Chicken Dippers run 1,910 calories and 124g of protein with 6,380mg of sodium, and 15 run 2,870 calories with 9,570mg of sodium — the biggest calorie and sodium hit on the whole menu.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hand-Breaded Tenders | 490 | 35g | 1,490mg |
| 5 Hand-Breaded Tenders | 820 | 58g | 2,480mg |
| 3 Hand-Breaded Tenders + Fries | 910 | — | — |
| 5 Hand-Breaded Tenders + Fries | 1,220 | — | — |
| 3 Naked Tenders + Fries | 580 | — | — |
| 5 Naked Tenders + Fries | 680 | — | — |
| 10 Original Chicken Dippers | 1,910 | 124g | 6,380mg |
| 15 Original Chicken Dippers | 2,870 | 186g | 9,570mg |
Burgers, Sandwiches & Salads
The All-American Bacon Cheeseburger runs 1,020 calories, 60g of protein and 2,500mg of sodium — the highest sodium figure on the burger board. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich at 860 calories is the lightest sandwich, and the Chicken Caesar Salad at 760 calories is the lightest main course on the menu. The Chicken Wrap at 1,020 calories is heavier than the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, so it is not the light option it looks like. Compare the burger board with the Wingstop nutrition guide, the Five Guys nutrition guide or the Culver’s nutrition guide if you want to see how BWW’s burgers stack up.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-American Bacon Cheeseburger | 1,020 | 60g | 2,500mg |
| All-American Cheeseburger | 1,010 | — | — |
| Bacon Smashed Cheeseburger | 1,180 | — | — |
| Southern Smoke Burger | 1,260 | — | — |
| Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich | 1,090 | — | — |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich | 1,120 | — | — |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 860 | — | — |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 760 | — | — |
| Buffalo Chicken Salad | 910 | — | — |
| Chicken Wrap | 1,020 | — | — |
Sides, Appetizers & Desserts
The Buffalo Chicken Tots at 2,110 calories and 7,360mg of sodium are the heaviest single side on the board — more calories than a 20-count boneless order. The Garden Side Salad at 90 calories is the only item under 100 calories in the whole restaurant. The Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet at 990 calories is the heaviest dessert; the Chocolate Fudge Cake at 860 calories is only slightly lighter. A regular order of fries runs 420 calories — the same as a 6-count traditional wing order.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 420 | — | — |
| Potato Wedges | 370 | — | — |
| Cheddar Cheese Curds | 790 | — | — |
| Beer-Battered Onion Rings | 810 | — | — |
| Tots | 620 | — | — |
| Mac & Cheese | 590 | — | — |
| Carrots & Celery | 380 | — | — |
| Chile-Lime Slaw | 210 | — | — |
| Garden Side Salad | 90 | — | — |
| Buffalo Chicken Tots | 2,110 | — | 7,360mg |
| Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet | 990 | — | — |
| Chocolate Fudge Cake | 860 | — | — |
Sauces: The Calorie Math
Sauce is the swing factor in every BWW order. Original Buffalo adds about 170 calories per 6-wing order by the guide’s math, but a 2 fl oz cup is listed at 220 calories by a tracker — the difference is the serving size in the cup versus the sauce actually on the wings, and the guide’s figure is the one to use for a tossed order. Thai Curry is the heavyweight sauce at 290 calories per 2 fl oz cup, and a 2 fl oz cup of Original Buffalo carries about 1,480mg of sodium on its own. Dry rubs — Lemon Pepper, Salt & Vinegar, Desert Heat — add almost no calories. Asking for sauce on the side is the single easiest calorie save on the menu: you dip, you control the amount, and the wings stay crisp.
How to Order Lighter at BWW
Order 6 traditional wings with a dry rub and a side salad: about 520 calories with 53g of protein. Swap boneless for traditional only if you want the lower headline number — boneless wings carry less protein per calorie because they are breaded. Pick naked tenders instead of hand-breaded (580 calories with fries against 910). Skip the ranch: a cup runs about 220 calories, and the guide’s wing figures do not include it. Drink water or unsweetened tea instead of a fountain drink, which runs 0–300 calories depending on the refill. And save the dippers for a shared order — 15 of them at 2,870 calories are more than most people should eat in a day, let alone a sitting.
Buffalo Wild Wings Nutrition FAQs
How many calories are in 10 Buffalo Wild Wings?
10 traditional wings plain run 720 calories and 88g of protein; 10 boneless wings with sauce run 610 calories and 48g of protein. Add about 170–290 calories for sauce on a traditional order, depending on the sauce.
What is the healthiest thing at Buffalo Wild Wings?
The Garden Side Salad at 90 calories, or as a main: 6 traditional wings with a dry rub and a side salad, about 520 calories and 53g of protein.
Are Buffalo Wild Wings boneless wings healthy?
Relatively, no. Six boneless wings run 360 calories and 29g of protein with 1,260mg of sodium — less protein and more sodium than six traditional wings at 430 calories and 53g of protein, because boneless wings are breaded chicken breast.
How many calories are in the Original Chicken Dippers?
10 dippers run 1,910 calories and 124g of protein with 6,380mg of sodium; 15 run 2,870 calories and 186g of protein with 9,570mg of sodium. They are the biggest calorie hit on the menu.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings publish sodium and sugar?
The Nutrition Guide publishes sodium for the wing and tender items and for a handful of others, shown above. Sugar and fiber are not published consistently across the menu, so they are not listed here rather than guessed.
Conclusion
Buffalo Wild Wings is a protein-heavy, sodium-heavy menu — and the choice that matters most is the one you make before you sit down. Traditional wings with a dry rub give you 53g of protein for 430 calories; boneless wings give you 29g for 360. The dippers, the tots and the cookie skillet are the three items to split with the table rather than order for yourself. For the full menu with prices, see the Buffalo Wild Wings menu guide, and for the deals that make the lighter orders cheaper, see the Buffalo Wild Wings coupons guide. Compare the wing board with the Chick-fil-A nutrition guide or the KFC nutrition guide if you want to see how BWW stacks up against the other chicken chains.
All figures are from Buffalo Wild Wings’ own Nutrition Guide (effective August 18 – November 17, 2026) unless noted. Sodium, sugar and fiber are shown only where a consistent current source publishes them.
