Jack in the Box vs Steak 'n Shake: Which Is Better Value?
Jack in the Box 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.
🏆 Jack in the Box edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | Jack in the Box | Steak 'n Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $5.00 ✓ | $6.29 |
| Protein per $ (median) | 4.2g ✓ | 3.4g |
| Value score (median) | 68 ✓ | 59 |
| Health score (median) | 56 | 65 ✓ |
| Items with a real price | 146 | 60 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Jack in the Box: Two Tacos (value 83) 🏆 Steak 'n Shake: Western BBQ 'n Bacon Steakburger Combo (value 66) 💪 Jack in the Box cheapest 20g+ protein: Sausage Breakfast Jack® ($3.99) 💪 Steak 'n Shake cheapest 20g+ protein: Single Steakburger with Cheese Combo ($7.79)
See the full menus: Jack in the Box · Steak 'n Shake. Or rank every chain by value.
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