Wendy’s Dave’s Single: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

Last updated: September 20, 2026

Dave’s Single is the burger that carries Wendy’s name. Named after founder Dave Thomas, it is a quarter-pound of fresh, never-frozen beef, cooked to order and stacked with American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mayo, and onion on a toasted bun. At 590 calories and a

price that starts from $5.49, it sits at the heart of Wendy’s burger menu: not the cheapest, not the heaviest, just the classic. Here is the 2026 price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

Prices vary by location. The 590 calorie figure covers one standard Dave’s Single as made.

Table of contents

• What is in Dave’s Single
• Dave’s Single nutrition facts
• Dave’s Single ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• Dave’s Single vs Dave’s Double
• Getting the best value on Dave’s Single
• Frequently asked questions

What is in Dave’s Single

Dave’s Single starts with a quarter-pound of fresh, never-frozen North American beef, pressed into Wendy’s famous square patty so it hangs over the edges of the bun. It is grilled when you order, not before, which is the detail that built Wendy’s reputation. The patty is topped with a slice of American cheese, then layered with shredded lettuce, a slice of ripe tomato, crinkle-cut dill pickles, ketchup, mayonnaise, and sliced onion, all tucked into a toasted, lightly buttered bun.

At 590 calories, Dave’s Single is a full meal of a burger. It carries 29 grams of protein, which is enough to keep most people satisfied for hours, and it delivers the classic fast-food burger experience without tipping into the territory of the chain’s heavier doubles and triples. It is the burger Wendy’s was built on, and it remains the most balanced choice on the burger menu.

Dave’s Single nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one Dave’s Single, based on Wendy’s official US nutrition data as reported by third-party nutrition databases.

Nutrient	Amount per Dave’s Single
Calories	590
Total fat	34g
Total carbohydrates	37g
Protein	29g
Sodium	1090mg

The headline numbers are solid: 590 calories with 29 grams of protein is a strong ratio for a fast-food burger. The 34 grams of fat is worth noting, since a good share of it comes from the mayo and the cheese. Sodium at 1090 mg is typical for a full-size burger; it is less than half of the 2300 mg daily guideline, but it adds up fast if you pair the burger with fries.

Dave’s Single ingredients and customization

The standard build is beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mayo, onion, and a toasted bun. Wendy’s makes customization easy. Dropping the mayo shaves off a meaningful chunk of fat and around 90 calories. Skipping the cheese cuts fat and sodium further and still leaves you with a proper burger. Adding bacon, extra cheese, or extra mayo pushes the calories toward 700 and beyond, so load up only if you are planning for it.

If you want the Dave’s experience with fewer calories, order it with no mayo and no cheese and you keep most of the flavor while dropping roughly 130 to 150 calories. The fresh beef patty and the toasted bun do most of the work on their own.

Allergens

Dave’s Single contains milk (American cheese, buttered bun), wheat and gluten (bun), egg (mayo), and soy (ingredients in the bun and condiments). Anyone with a gluten, dairy, egg, or soy allergy should take care. Wendy’s kitchens handle many allergens, so cross-contact is possible even on a customized order. Always check with the restaurant if you have a serious allergy.

Dave’s Single vs Dave’s Double

The Double takes the same build and adds a second quarter-pound patty plus an extra slice of cheese. The result: 810 calories, 52 grams of fat, 49 grams of protein, and 1410 mg of sodium, with a price starting from $6.49. That is 220 more calories and 20 grams more protein for roughly a dollar more.

Pick the Single if you want a satisfying burger that fits comfortably in a day’s eating plan. Pick the Double if you have a big appetite or you are chasing protein, because 49 grams for the price difference is genuinely good value. Most people land on the Single as the everyday choice and the Double as the hungry-day upgrade.

Getting the best value on Dave’s Single

• At from $5.49, Dave’s Single is one of the better calorie-per-dollar burgers in fast food. You get 590 calories and 29 grams of protein for the price.
• The Dave’s Combo pairs the burger with medium fries and a drink. It costs more than the burger alone, but the bundle beats buying all three separately.
• Check the Wendy’s app before you order. Dave’s Single shows up in app-only deals and reward offers regularly, and the savings are real.
• Going light on mayo and cheese does not change the price, but it does change the nutrition, which is free value for anyone watching calories.

Frequently asked questions

ManuBite Team. We track fast food prices and nutrition across the USA so you always know what your meal really costs, in dollars and in calories.