Wendy’s Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

The baked potato is Wendy’s quietest menu item and one of its most loyal followings. A whole Russet potato, baked in its skin until fluffy, split open and topped with cool sour cream and fresh chives. At 310 calories and a price starting from $2.79, it is the lightest full-size side on the menu and a genuine alternative to fries. Here is the 2026 price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

Prices vary by location. The 310 calorie figure covers one Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato as made.

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Table of contents

• What is the Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato
• Baked Potato nutrition facts
• Baked potato varieties
• Allergens
• Baked potato vs French fries
• Getting the best value on the baked potato
• Frequently asked questions

What is the Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato

Wendy’s bakes whole Russet potatoes in the oven, in their skins, until the inside is soft and fluffy. The potato is split open and finished with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives. That is the entire dish, and its simplicity is the point. The skin gets slightly crisp in the oven, the inside stays steamy and light, and the cool sour cream melts into the hot potato.

It is one of the few fast-food sides that feels like real food rather than a fried indulgence. The potato is filling in the way only a baked potato can be: starchy, warm, and satisfying. At 310 calories, it works as a side, a light lunch, or the base of a bigger meal when paired with a small chili poured over the top.

Baked Potato nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato, based on Wendy’s official US nutrition data as reported by third-party nutrition databases.

Nutrient	Amount per Baked Potato
Calories	310
Total fat	3g
Total carbohydrates	63g
Protein	8g
Sodium	55mg

The numbers are remarkable for fast food. Three grams of fat and 55 mg of sodium are almost unheard of in a flavored side dish. The 63 grams of carbohydrates is high, but it comes from a whole potato with its skin, which means real fiber and potassium. Eight grams of protein is modest but respectable for a potato side. If you eat fast food and watch fat or sodium, this is the side you order.

Baked potato varieties

Wendy’s sells several baked potato builds. The plain baked potato is the lightest, with no topping at all. The sour cream and chive version adds flavor for minimal calories. The cheese baked potato adds a warm cheese sauce, and the chili and cheese and bacon cheese versions turn the potato into a loaded meal with significantly more calories, fat, and sodium.

The sour cream and chive sits in the sweet spot: flavored enough to eat on its own, light enough to pair with anything. If you want a loaded potato, the chili and cheese version is the most filling, but check the nutrition before you commit.

Allergens

The Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato contains milk from the sour cream. That is the only major allergen in the standard build. The plain potato itself has no allergens. Cross-contact is possible in Wendy’s kitchens. Always check with the restaurant if you have a serious allergy.

Baked potato vs French fries

The head-to-head that matters for side-dish decisions. Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato: 310 calories, 3g fat, 63g carbs, 55mg sodium, from $2.79. Natural-Cut Fries (Medium): 360 calories, 17g fat, 47g carbs, 280mg sodium, from $2.39.

The baked potato wins on fat and sodium by a wide margin: 3g versus 17g of fat, and 55 mg versus 280 mg of sodium. The fries win on price and on pure craveability; nobody dreams about a baked potato the way they dream about hot fries. The potato is also more filling per calorie, thanks to the whole-potato bulk. Pick the potato when you want a lighter side that still satisfies. Pick the fries when you want the classic fast-food experience.

Getting the best value on the baked potato

• At from $2.79, the baked potato is one of the cheapest filling sides on the menu, and it is more food than the price suggests.
• A baked potato plus a small chili is a classic Wendy’s combination: a filling, high-protein meal for around six dollars.
• The plain baked potato costs less and has even fewer calories. Add your own toppings if you want full control.
• It travels well. Unlike fries, a baked potato stays good in the bag on the drive home.

Frequently asked questions

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