Hardee's vs Papa John's: Which Is Better Value?
Hardee'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.
🏆 Hardee's edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | Hardee's | Papa John's |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $4.79 ✓ | $18.99 |
| Protein per $ (median) | 4.8g ✓ | 4.1g |
| Value score (median) | 72 ✓ | 67 |
| Health score (median) | 55 | 67 ✓ |
| Items with a real price | 80 | 189 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Hardee's: Hand-Breaded Chicken Biscuit (value 80) 🏆 Papa John's: 16 Inch New York Style Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (value 86) 💪 Hardee's cheapest 20g+ protein: Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit ($3.99) 💪 Papa John's cheapest 20g+ protein: 8 Piece BBQ Wings ($11.99)
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