Nutrition comparison · official data
Wingstop vs Buffalo Wild Wings Nutrition
Calories, protein and sodium compared, side by side
Big number: the most protein in one order under 500 calories
Both chains publish nutrition information for their menus. We ran both through the same engine that powers our calculators, so every number here comes from Wingstop's and Buffalo Wild Wings' own figures. Updated Oct 2026.
At a glance
Key Differences
- Most protein under 500 calories30 g61 g3 × Plain (tender)5 count Grilled Chicken Dippers
- Calories in that order420260
- Signature item: calories1,20077010 × Lemon Pepper (classic wing)10 Count Bone-In Wings + Medium
- Signature item: sodium (daily value 2,300 mg)2,100 mg1,900 mg
- Menu items, sizes and ingredients97784
- Most protein for 500 calories or less: 61 g (260 calories) at Buffalo Wild Wings for 5 count Grilled Chicken Dippers, against 30 g (420 calories) at Wingstop for 3 × Plain (tender).
- Sodium in one signature item each: 2,100 mg (91% of the daily value) at Wingstop for 10 × Lemon Pepper (classic wing), and 1,900 mg (83%) at Buffalo Wild Wings for 10 Count Bone-In Wings + Medium.
- Main dishes under 500 calories: 39 of 52 at Wingstop, and 29 of 79 at Buffalo Wild Wings.
- Wingstop lists 97 menu items, sizes and ingredients; Buffalo Wild Wings lists 784.
The details
Head to Head
| Wingstop | Buffalo Wild Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Most protein under 500 calories | 30 g, 420 cal3 × Plain (tender) | 61 g, 260 cal5 count Grilled Chicken Dippers |
| Signature item | 1,200 cal, 100 g protein10 × Lemon Pepper (classic wing) | 770 cal, 88 g protein10 Count Bone-In Wings + Medium |
| Sodium in that item | 2,100 mg (91% of daily value) | 1,900 mg (83% of daily value) |
| How you order | Set menu items | Set menu items |
| Menu items in our calculator | 97 | 784 |
| Nutrients published | calories, protein, carbs, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugar, sodium | calories, protein, carbs, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugar, sodium |
| Data checked | Oct 2026 | Oct 2026 |
Each "most protein" order is one main dish, without sides or drinks; see how we picked them.
Side by side
Protein at Wingstop and Buffalo Wild Wings
Wingstop's Highest-Protein Picks
Single items under 500 calories, most protein first.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 × Original Hot (tender) | 420 | 30 g | 2,610 mg |
| 3 × Plain (tender) | 420 | 30 g | 1,410 mg |
| 3 × Atomic (tender) | 450 | 30 g | 2,550 mg |
| 3 × Cajun (tender) | 450 | 30 g | 3,060 mg |
| 3 × Hawaiian (tender) | 480 | 30 g | 1,740 mg |
| 6 × Cajun (boneless wing) | 480 | 24 g | 2,700 mg |
Buffalo Wild Wings' Highest-Protein Picks
Single items under 500 calories, most protein first.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 count Grilled Chicken Dippers | 260 | 61 g | 1,910 mg |
| 6 Count Bone-In Wings (Drums Only) | 450 | 60 g | 180 mg |
| 6 Count Bone-In Wings | 430 | 53 g | 160 mg |
| 6 Count Bone-In Wings (Flats Only) | 410 | 46 g | 140 mg |
| 3 count Grilled Chicken Dippers | 160 | 37 g | 1,140 mg |
| 3 count Spicy Chicken Dippers | 500 | 33 g | 1,700 mg |
Try them
Example Orders
Wingstop
| Order | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Lemon Pepper wings with ranch | 1,520 | 101 g | 2,970 mg |
| Half and half: Atomic and Garlic Parmesan | 1,060 | 101 g | 1,520 mg |
| 8 boneless Original Hot with fries | 1,140 | 40 g | 3,740 mg |
| 3 Plain tenders with carrots and blue cheese | 775 | 35 g | 2,025 mg |
| Lemon Pepper sandwich with fries | 1,350 | 40 g | 2,940 mg |
| Lighter: 6 Plain wings with celery | 550 | 61 g | 225 mg |
Buffalo Wild Wings
| Order | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 boneless wings, Honey BBQ, with ranch | 1,070 | 49 g | 3,430 mg |
| 10 bone-in wings, Medium, celery + bleu cheese | 1,065 | 91 g | 2,525 mg |
| 15 boneless, half Lemon Pepper, half Mango Habanero | 1,245 | 73 g | 4,635 mg |
| Lighter: 6 bone-in with Buffalo dry rub + celery | 450 | 54 g | 715 mg |
| All-American Cheeseburger and fries | 1,190 | 53 g | 2,990 mg |
| Small cauliflower wings, Asian Zing | 690 | 9 g | 1,800 mg |
Wingstop vs Buffalo Wild Wings FAQ
Is Wingstop or Buffalo Wild Wings healthier?
Neither is healthier across the board; it depends on what you order. By each chain's official numbers, the most protein you can get for 500 calories or less is 30 g at Wingstop and 61 g at Buffalo Wild Wings. Comparing one signature item each: 1,200 calories and 2,100 mg of sodium at Wingstop for 10 × Lemon Pepper (classic wing), against 770 calories and 1,900 mg at Buffalo Wild Wings for 10 Count Bone-In Wings + Medium. Build your usual order in both calculators to compare exactly.
Which has more protein, Wingstop or Buffalo Wild Wings?
Under 500 calories, Buffalo Wild Wings comes out ahead: 30 g (420 calories) at Wingstop for 3 × Plain (tender), and 61 g (260 calories) at Buffalo Wild Wings for 5 count Grilled Chicken Dippers.
Which has less sodium, Wingstop or Buffalo Wild Wings?
It depends on the order. Comparing one signature item each: 2,100 mg at Wingstop for 10 × Lemon Pepper (classic wing), and 1,900 mg at Buffalo Wild Wings for 10 Count Bone-In Wings + Medium. The daily value is 2,300 mg. Both calculators show sodium for every item, so you can pick lower-sodium options as you build.
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About This Data
Figures are from each chain's own published nutrition information, as used in our Wingstop calculator and Buffalo Wild Wings calculator, where you will find the source and date. Portions are made by hand and vary. See how we source and check data.