The Nando’s UK menu lists calories for each dish, for example 583 kcal for the Sol Bowl, 651 kcal for the Butterfly Burger and 1,174 kcal for Fully Loaded Chips, which serves two to three.
Quick answer
- Sol Bowl: 583 kcal.
- Butterfly Burger: 651 kcal; Sunset Burger: 723 kcal.
- Wing Roulette (10 wings, serves 2–3): 893 kcal.
- Fully Loaded Chips (serves 2–3): 1,174 kcal.
- Prices are not shown on the menu page.
Nando’s menu calories
The Nando’s UK menu page lists calories next to dishes but no prices. The figures below are as printed on the page on 3 November 2026; shared dishes are calories for the whole dish.
| Dish | Calories | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sol Bowl | 583 kcal | Spicy rice bowl with coleslaw and charred corn |
| Butterfly Burger | 651 kcal | Two chicken breasts in a Portuguese roll |
| Sunset Burger | 723 kcal | Melted cheddar and red pepper chutney |
| Wing Roulette | 893 kcal | 10 wings in different spices, serves 2–3 |
| Fully Loaded Chips | 1,174 kcal | Pulled chicken and cheese, serves 2–3 |
| Ultimate Chocolate Brownie | 635 kcal | Dessert |
| Toffee Apple Pastel de Nata | 228 kcal | Dessert |
Menu sections
The menu is grouped into The Lunch Fix, Starters, PERi-PERi Chicken, Burgers, Pittas and Wraps, Salads and Bowls, Sharing Platters, Veggie, Nandinos for kids, Sides, Dips and Extras, Drinks and Desserts. For reference prices see Nando’s menu and prices.
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About Nando’s
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1987, Rosettenville, Johannesburg, by Fernando Duarte and Robert Brozin | Wikipedia |
| First UK restaurants | 1992, Ealing and Earls Court | Wikipedia |
| UK importance | The UK is Nando’s largest market | Wikipedia |
| Worldwide | Over 1,200 outlets in 30 countries (2020) | Wikipedia |
Using calorie information
Calories on a menu are most useful for comparison. Nando’s lists them for dishes, and the figures show that sharing dishes such as the Wing Roulette and the Fully Loaded Chips are much higher than a single bowl, because they serve two to three people. To compare fairly, divide a sharing dish by the number of diners. The Fully Loaded Chips at 1,174 kcal for two to three people is roughly 390 to 590 kcal per person on that arithmetic, which is our calculation and assumes equal sharing.
Ordering with calories in mind
- Choose a bowl or salad base if you want a lighter meal; the Sol Bowl is 583 kcal.
- Share the chips instead of ordering one each.
- Check the full nutrition information on the official site for sides and drinks.
- See Nando’s menu and prices for reference prices.
Calories per person for sharing dishes
| Dish | Total calories | Per person if shared by 2 | Per person if shared by 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Roulette (serves 2–3) | 893 kcal | about 447 | about 298 |
| Fully Loaded Chips (serves 2–3) | 1,174 kcal | about 587 | about 391 |
The per-person figures are our own divisions of the published totals. They assume equal sharing and exclude other items you order.
Comparing the burgers
The Butterfly Burger is listed at 651 kcal and the Sunset Burger at 723 kcal, a difference of 72 kcal. The Sunset Burger adds melted cheddar and red pepper chutney, which accounts for the higher figure in plain terms. If you are comparing burgers, check the sides, because chips and sauces can add several hundred calories.
Tips
- Use the official nutrition information on the Nando’s site for sides, drinks and sauces.
- Choose a bowl or salad if you want to reduce calories.
- Share starters and desserts.
- Remember that calories on the menu page are for the dish as listed, and customised orders may differ.
Timeline: Nando’s
| Year | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Founded in Rosettenville, Johannesburg | Wikipedia |
| 1992 | First UK restaurants open in Ealing and Earls Court | Wikipedia |
| 2021 | 45 of 450 UK restaurants temporarily closed during a chicken shortage | Wikipedia |
Key takeaways
- Calories listed on the official menu page; prices not shown.
- Sol Bowl 583 kcal; Butterfly Burger 651 kcal; Fully Loaded Chips 1,174 kcal (serves 2–3).
- Use the official nutrition information for exact numbers.
Choosing a lighter meal at Nando’s
If you want to reduce calories, choose grilled chicken with a salad or bowl, share sides, and limit creamy sauces. The Sol Bowl at 583 kcal is lower than the burgers listed, while sharing dishes such as the Fully Loaded Chips are much higher in total. Ask for sauces on the side to control portions.
Remember that calories are only one part of nutrition. If you have specific dietary goals, check protein, fat, salt and sugar in the official nutrition information.
Frequently asked questions in detail
Nando’s customers ask whether calorie counts include sauces, whether they differ for children and whether they change over time. The calorie counts on the menu page apply to the dish as listed, and the company updates them when recipes change, so check the date on any third-party table. Sauces, dips and sides are listed separately and add to the total.
If you track macros, use the full nutrition tool on the official site rather than relying on a single menu page.
Final checklist
- Check the calories for each dish you plan to order.
- Divide sharing dishes by the number of people.
- Add sides, dips and drinks separately.
- Use the official nutrition tool for details.
Menu calories are a guide rather than a guarantee, because preparation can vary slightly between restaurants.
Summary: Nandos menu calories
In short, Nandos menu calories details can change, so confirm them at your restaurant before you order. This Nandos menu calories guide lists dated sources so you can judge how current each figure is. If you are comparing Nandos menu calories across chains, use our hub pages for like-for-like context. We review this Nandos menu calories page when official sources change. Bookmark this Nandos menu calories page and check the last-reviewed date at the top. For any Nandos menu calories question not answered here, the official site is the final authority. Our Nandos menu calories notes are written to be easy to scan and easy to verify. Use this Nandos menu calories summary alongside the official menu before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources and method
Facts on this page come from the sources below, checked on 3 November 2026. Where a source did not state a year or a branch, we say so rather than guess.
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