Hardee's vs Wendy's: Which Is Better Value?
Hardee's vs Wendy'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 | Wendy's |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $4.79 | $3.99 ✓ |
| Protein per $ (median) | 4.8g ✓ | 3.3g |
| Value score (median) | 72 ✓ | 60 |
| Health score (median) | 55 ✓ | 53 |
| Items with a real price | 80 | 83 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Hardee's: Hand-Breaded Chicken Biscuit (value 80) 🏆 Wendy's: Jr. Hamburger (value 85) 💪 Hardee's cheapest 20g+ protein: Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit ($3.99) 💪 Wendy's cheapest 20g+ protein: Crispy Chicken BLT ($3.69)
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