Del Taco vs Papa John's: Which Is Better Value?
Del Taco 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.
🏆 Del Taco edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | Del Taco | Papa John's |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $3.99 ✓ | $18.99 |
| Protein per $ (median) | 4.7g ✓ | 4.1g |
| Value score (median) | 71 ✓ | 67 |
| Health score (median) | 62 | 67 ✓ |
| Items with a real price | 64 | 189 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Del Taco: Crunchtada® Tostada (value 89) 🏆 Papa John's: 16 Inch New York Style Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (value 86) 💪 Del Taco cheapest 20g+ protein: Cheddar Quesadilla ($4.69) 💪 Papa John's cheapest 20g+ protein: 8 Piece BBQ Wings ($11.99)
See the full menus: Del Taco · Papa John's. Or rank every chain by value.
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