Carl's Jr. vs Jack in the Box: Which Is Better Value?
Carl's Jr. vs Jack in the Box, compared on real prices and published nutrition — not vibes. Every figure is the median across the items we track at each chain.
🏆 Carl's Jr. edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | Carl's Jr. | Jack in the Box |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $6.74 | $5.00 ✓ |
| Protein per $ (median) | 4.3g ✓ | 4.2g |
| Value score (median) | 69 ✓ | 68 |
| Health score (median) | 62 ✓ | 56 |
| Items with a real price | 68 | 146 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Carl's Jr.: Big Cheeseburger (value 84) 🏆 Jack in the Box: Two Tacos (value 83) 💪 Carl's Jr. cheapest 20g+ protein: Big Cheeseburger ($4.54) 💪 Jack in the Box cheapest 20g+ protein: Sausage Breakfast Jack® ($3.99)
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