Arby's vs Steak 'n Shake: Which Is Better Value?
Arby's vs Steak 'n Shake, compared on real prices and published nutrition — not vibes. Every figure is the median across the items we track at each chain.
🏆 Arby's edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | Arby's | Steak 'n Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $7.24 | $6.29 ✓ |
| Protein per $ (median) | 3.6g ✓ | 3.4g |
| Value score (median) | 61 ✓ | 59 |
| Health score (median) | 64 | 65 ✓ |
| Items with a real price | 72 | 60 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Arby's: Chicken Slider (value 86) 🏆 Steak 'n Shake: Western BBQ 'n Bacon Steakburger Combo (value 66) 💪 Arby's cheapest 20g+ protein: Classic Roast Beef ($5.49) 💪 Steak 'n Shake cheapest 20g+ protein: Single Steakburger with Cheese Combo ($7.79)
See the full menus: Arby's · Steak 'n Shake. Or rank every chain by value.
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