Zaxbys Nuclear: Dipping sauce. The official Zaxbys guide lists 30 to 120 calories across 2 options, and it lists none of the nine major allergens. Below are the full nutrition facts, allergens and how it compares with similar items.
Quick answers
- How many calories are in the Nuclear?
- 30 to 120 calories depending on the option, per the official Zaxbys guide.
- What allergens does it list?
- None of the major allergens, MSG or gluten are marked, but cross-contact is possible.
- How much protein does it have?
- 1 g in the Dip cup option.
What it is
Dipping sauce.
On our heat scale it sits in the “Hottest” group (3 of 3). It works well with wings, if you’re brave. Heat groups are our own guide; taste varies.
A dip cup has 30 calories; the 8 oz bottle has 120, roughly 4 cups’ worth.
Zaxbys Nuclear sizes and options
Nuclear comes in 2 options: Dip cup and 8 oz bottle. Calories run from 30 (Dip cup) to 120 (8 oz bottle), a gap of 90 calories. The full nutrition facts for every option are in the table below.
| Option | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Allergens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dip cup | 30 | 1 g | 1,290 mg | None listed |
| 8 oz bottle | 120 | 4 g | 5,170 mg | None listed |
Full nutrition facts
| Option | Calories | Total fat | Sat. fat | Trans fat | Cholesterol | Sodium | Carbs | Fiber | Sugars | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dip cup | 30 | 1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 mg | 1,290 mg | 5 g | 1 g | 2 g | 1 g |
| 8 oz bottle | 120 | 3.5 g | 0.5 g | 0 g | 5 mg | 5,170 mg | 19 g | 5 g | 7 g | 4 g |
Nutrition at a glance
For the lightest option (Dip cup), the official guide lists:
- 30 calories, 1 g fat, 5 g carbs (2 g sugar)
- 1 g protein, or 3.3 g per 100 calories
- 1,290 mg sodium, about 56% of the 2,300 mg FDA daily value
That’s about 76% lighter than the typical sauce or topping (about 125 calories for the smallest serving).
Allergens
The official guide marks none of the nine major allergens, MSG or gluten for Nuclear. That doesn’t make it allergen-free: Zaxbys kitchens use shared equipment, so cross-contact is possible.
How it compares
Here’s Nuclear next to 3 similar items, so you can see where it sits.
| Item | Calories | Options | Allergens | Example price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear | 30–120 | 2 | None listed | — |
| Tongue Torch | 20–130 | 2 | None listed | — |
| Wimpy | 50–200 | 2 | None listed | — |
| Strawberry Sauce | 180 | 1 | None listed | — |
Good to know
- Prices vary by restaurant. Check the official app or zaxbys.com for the price at your store.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in the Zaxbys Nuclear?
30 to 120 calories depending on the option, per the official Zaxbys guide. That’s about 76% lighter than the typical sauce or topping (about 125 calories for the smallest serving).
Does the Zaxbys Nuclear contain milk?
The official guide doesn’t list milk. Shared equipment means cross-contact is still possible, so tell the staff about a milk allergy.
Is the Nuclear gluten-free?
The official guide doesn’t list wheat or gluten, but Zaxbys doesn’t call any item gluten-free, and fryers and prep areas are shared. See our gluten-free guide.
How much does the Nuclear cost?
Prices vary by restaurant. Check the official app or zaxbys.com for the price at your store.
Where this information comes from. All nutrition and allergen information on this site is taken from the official Zaxbys Nutrition & Allergen Guide (revised November 2025), published on zaxbys.com. We have not added anything of our own or changed the figures. Recipes, suppliers and menus change, so please verify with Zaxbys or your restaurant before you rely on it, especially if you have a food allergy. Verify before use.