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Wendy's Dave's Single Calories: Full Nutrition Guide
Wendy's Dave's Single contains 560 calories in the dated U.S. menu snapshot used here. This guide explains the full nutrition row, how the Single compares with Dave's Double and Triple, and how to add sides or drinks without losing track of the total.
How many calories are in Wendy's Dave's Single?
A standard Dave's Single is listed at 560 Cal in this site's captured Wendy's U.S. nutrition data. The figure applies to the burger itself, not to a fries-and-drink combo. That distinction matters because a side or beverage has its own nutrition row and can change the meal total by hundreds of calories. Starting with the sandwich alone gives you a clean baseline for comparing different orders.
The full Dave's Single row includes 34 g total fat, 14 g saturated fat, 1.5 g trans fat, 90 mg cholesterol, 1,170 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 9 g sugars, and 31 g protein. It also lists 15% DV calcium, 25% DV iron, and 10% DV potassium. Calories answer one question, but those additional fields explain what the 560-Cal total contains.
Reading the complete Dave's Single nutrition row
Dave's Single combines a beef patty, cheese, bun, and standard toppings, so its nutrition is spread across several macronutrient categories. The 31 g protein can make it a practical main item, yet it arrives with 34 g fat and 14 g saturated fat. Looking at the full row keeps a protein-focused comparison from hiding the fat or sodium that also travels with the sandwich.
Carbohydrates are 37 g, with 2 g fiber and 9 g sugars in the stored row. Cholesterol is shown in milligrams, while calcium, iron, and potassium are preserved as percent Daily Value. The calculator and menu guide use the same 13 fields for every item, so the unit labels remain consistent when you compare a burger with a side, drink, or dessert.
- Calories: 560 Cal
- Total Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
- Sodium: 1,170 mg
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 9 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Calcium: 15% DV
- Iron: 25% DV
- Potassium: 10% DV
Dave's Single versus Dave's Double and Triple
Patty count is the clearest way to understand the Dave's lineup. Dave's Double is listed at 810 Cal and 50 g protein, while Dave's Triple is 1,100 Cal and 72 g protein. Compared with the 560-Cal Single, the Double adds 250 calories and 19 g protein; the Triple adds 540 calories and 41 g protein. The higher counts also bring more fat and sodium, so the change is not only about protein.
The Double row lists 1,410 mg sodium and 52 g total fat. The Triple lists 1,830 mg sodium and 74 g total fat. Those differences show why a patty upgrade should be considered as a complete nutrition change. If you are testing portion options, compare each row directly rather than estimating that every extra patty adds exactly the same amount to every field.
Calories and protein are only part of the tradeoff
Dave's Single provides 31 g protein at 560 Cal, which is lower than the Double and Triple but also lower in total fat and sodium. A smaller burger can leave more room in a meal for a side or drink, while a Double or Triple may use more of the meal's calorie budget before anything else is selected. The useful question is how the whole order fits together, not whether one patty count is universally better.
Sodium deserves attention because the Single already contributes 1,170 mg. Cheese, sauces, fries, and prepared sides can add their own amounts. Total fat and saturated fat rise with the larger burgers as well. Use the numbers as neutral planning information and choose the comparison that matches your own purpose, whether that is portion awareness, a macro comparison, or simply understanding what is in the order.
A smaller junior-burger reference point
The stored Jr. Hamburger row is 230 Cal, 12 g protein, and 470 mg sodium. It is not a smaller Dave's Single recipe, but it is a useful menu reference when you want to see how a junior-format burger changes the starting point. The difference between 230 and 560 Cal illustrates how bun, patty, cheese, toppings, and portion size can matter together.
Use that comparison carefully. A junior item may serve a different appetite or meal role, and adding a side can narrow the apparent gap. The menu guide lets you open the full row for both items, while the calculator lets you add each to a hypothetical meal. Keeping the items as separate rows avoids treating a broad category label as a precise nutritional equivalent.
How to calculate a Dave's Single meal
Open the Wendy's Calorie Calculator, search for Dave's Single, and add one serving. Confirm that the summary starts at 560 Cal, then add the exact fries, side, beverage, or dessert you expect to eat. The live summary totals calories, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber, sugars, protein, calcium, iron, and potassium for the selected quantities.
Try a second scenario by clearing the summary and adding Dave's Double or Dave's Triple. This side-by-side method makes the patty-count difference visible without mixing two hypothetical orders. Use the Wendy's Menu Guide to scan neighboring burger rows and the Nutrition Guide to check how percent Daily Value fields differ from grams and milligrams. The article index keeps related item guides in one place.
Dated source and ordering limits
This article uses standard U.S. product-detail values captured on August 10, 2026. Recipes, restaurant preparation, portioning, suppliers, regional availability, prices, and customization options may change. A current Wendy's menu or nutrition response is the right final check when the date or exact formulation matters, especially for ingredient, allergen, or health-sensitive decisions.
This independent calculator does not place orders or verify a restaurant's inventory. It cannot determine allergy safety because shared preparation areas may create cross contact. Read the nutrition data disclaimer for the snapshot boundary, use the official Wendy's menu and nutrition resources for current information, and visit the Contact page for questions about this site's scope.
Use this guide with the calculator
Wendy's Calorie Calculator is an independent menu and nutrition reference that organizes dated Wendy's product information for meal planning. The nutrition snapshot was captured on 2026-08-10. Review the sourcing and correction policy, then verify current details through the official Wendy’s menu and nutrition and allergen information.