Arby's vs McDonald's: Which Is Better Value?
Arby's vs McDonald's, compared on real prices and published nutrition — not vibes. Every figure is the median across the items we track at each chain.
🏆 McDonald's edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | Arby's | McDonald's |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $7.24 | $6.00 ✓ |
| Protein per $ (median) | 3.6g | 5.2g ✓ |
| Value score (median) | 61 | 82 ✓ |
| Health score (median) | 64 ✓ | 54 |
| Items with a real price | 72 | 3 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Arby's: Chicken Slider (value 86) 🏆 McDonald's: McValue, The McDouble $5 Meal Deal (value 84) 💪 Arby's cheapest 20g+ protein: Classic Roast Beef ($5.49) 💪 McDonald's cheapest 20g+ protein: McValue, The McChicken $5 Meal Deal ($5.00)
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