Arby's vs Papa John's: Which Is Better Value?
Arby's vs Papa John's, compared on real prices and published nutrition — not vibes. Every figure is the median across the items we track at each chain.
🏆 Papa John's edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | Arby's | Papa John's |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $7.24 ✓ | $18.99 |
| Protein per $ (median) | 3.6g | 4.1g ✓ |
| Value score (median) | 61 | 67 ✓ |
| Health score (median) | 64 | 67 ✓ |
| Items with a real price | 72 | 189 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Arby's: Chicken Slider (value 86) 🏆 Papa John's: 16 Inch New York Style Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (value 86) 💪 Arby's cheapest 20g+ protein: Classic Roast Beef ($5.49) 💪 Papa John's cheapest 20g+ protein: 8 Piece BBQ Wings ($11.99)
See the full menus: Arby's · Papa John's. Or rank every chain by value.
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