Zaxbys 5 Traditional Wings by Sauce: Five bone-in wings, no sides, tossed in the sauce you choose. The official Zaxbys guide lists 380 to 480 calories across 9 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 Traditional Wings (5)?
- 380 to 480 calories depending on the option, per the official Zaxbys guide.
- What allergens does it list?
- Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten (varies by option).
- How much protein does it have?
- 42 g in the No sauce option.
What it is
Five bone-in wings, no sides, tossed in the sauce you choose.
The sauce is part of the order, which is why calories and allergens change with each option below.
Zaxbys 5 Traditional Wings by Sauce sizes and options
Traditional Wings (5) comes in 9 options: No sauce, Wimpy, Tongue Torch, Nuclear, Buffalo Garlic Blaze, Hot Honey Mustard, Sweet & Spicy, Teriyaki and BBQ. Calories run from 380 (No sauce) to 480 (Hot Honey Mustard), a gap of 100 calories. The full nutrition facts for every option are in the table below.
| Option | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Allergens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sauce | 380 | 42 g | 980 mg | None listed |
| Wimpy | 400 | 43 g | 1,520 mg | None listed |
| Tongue Torch | 390 | 43 g | 1,580 mg | None listed |
| Nuclear | 400 | 43 g | 1,660 mg | None listed |
| Buffalo Garlic Blaze | 440 | 43 g | 1,820 mg | Milk, Egg |
| Hot Honey Mustard | 480 | 43 g | 1,290 mg | Egg |
| Sweet & Spicy | 440 | 43 g | 1,210 mg | Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten |
| Teriyaki | 430 | 43 g | 1,390 mg | Wheat, Soy, Gluten |
| BBQ | 440 | 43 g | 1,390 mg | None listed |
Full nutrition facts
| Option | Calories | Total fat | Sat. fat | Trans fat | Cholesterol | Sodium | Carbs | Fiber | Sugars | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sauce | 380 | 23 g | 6 g | 0 g | 185 mg | 980 mg | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 42 g |
| Wimpy | 400 | 24 g | 6 g | 0 g | 185 mg | 1,520 mg | 5 g | 0 g | 3 g | 43 g |
| Tongue Torch | 390 | 24 g | 6 g | 0 g | 185 mg | 1,580 mg | 2 g | 0 g | 1 g | 43 g |
| Nuclear | 400 | 24 g | 6 g | 0 g | 185 mg | 1,660 mg | 2 g | 1 g | 1 g | 43 g |
| Buffalo Garlic Blaze | 440 | 29 g | 7 g | 0 g | 190 mg | 1,820 mg | 2 g | 0 g | 1 g | 43 g |
| Hot Honey Mustard | 480 | 31 g | 7 g | 0 g | 190 mg | 1,290 mg | 6 g | 0 g | 4 g | 43 g |
| Sweet & Spicy | 440 | 24 g | 6 g | 0 g | 185 mg | 1,210 mg | 13 g | 0 g | 11 g | 43 g |
| Teriyaki | 430 | 24 g | 6 g | 0 g | 185 mg | 1,390 mg | 12 g | 0 g | 10 g | 43 g |
| BBQ | 440 | 23 g | 6 g | 0 g | 185 mg | 1,390 mg | 14 g | 0 g | 11 g | 43 g |
Nutrition at a glance
For the lightest option (No sauce), the official guide lists:
- 380 calories, 23 g fat, 0 g carbs (0 g sugar)
- 42 g protein, or 11.1 g per 100 calories
- 980 mg sodium, about 43% of the 2,300 mg FDA daily value
That’s a strong protein-to-calorie ratio for fast food, which makes it one of the better picks if you’re tracking protein. See more in our healthy options guide.
That’s close to the middle of the fingerz & wings by sauce list, where the typical item has about 430 calories.
Allergens
The official guide lists milk, egg, wheat, soy and sesame, and flags Gluten as sensitivities for at least one option.
Allergens change with the option you choose:
- No sauce: none listed
- Wimpy: none listed
- Tongue Torch: none listed
- Nuclear: none listed
- Buffalo Garlic Blaze: milk and egg
- Hot Honey Mustard: egg
- Sweet & Spicy: wheat, soy, sesame and Gluten
- Teriyaki: wheat, soy and Gluten
- BBQ: none listed
Not listed: peanut, tree nut, shellfish and fish. Shared equipment means trace amounts of any allergen are still possible.
Want to see every item with a certain allergen? Use the allergen menu.
How it compares
Here’s Traditional Wings (5) next to 2 similar items, so you can see where it sits.
| Item | Calories | Options | Allergens | Example price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Wings (5) | 380–480 | 9 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten | — |
| Boneless Wings (5) | 360–450 | 9 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten | — |
| Chicken Fingerz (5) | 420–570 | 9 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, MSG, Gluten | — |
Good to know
- Avoiding gluten? Our gluten-free guide lists what the guide shows without wheat or gluten.
- 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 Traditional Wings (5)?
380 to 480 calories depending on the option, per the official Zaxbys guide. That’s close to the middle of the fingerz & wings by sauce list, where the typical item has about 430 calories.
Does the Zaxbys Traditional Wings (5) contain milk?
Some options list milk and some don’t: No sauce, Wimpy, Tongue Torch, Nuclear, Hot Honey Mustard, Sweet & Spicy, Teriyaki, BBQ list no milk. Check the table above.
Is the Traditional Wings (5) gluten-free?
No. The official guide lists wheat or gluten for it.
How much does the Traditional Wings (5) 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.