KFC vs Panda Express: Which Is Better Value?
KFC vs Panda Express, compared on real prices and published nutrition — not vibes. Every figure is the median across the items we track at each chain.
🏆 KFC edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | KFC | Panda Express |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $3.94 | $3.53 ✓ |
| Protein per $ (median) | 2.0g ✓ | 0.6g |
| Value score (median) | 47 ✓ | 20 |
| Health score (median) | 36 | 71 ✓ |
| Items with a real price | 33 | 42 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 KFC: Mac & Cheese (value 85) 🏆 Panda Express: Chow Mein (value 81) 💪 KFC cheapest 20g+ protein: Mac & Cheese ($3.94) 💪 Panda Express cheapest 20g+ protein: Chow Mein ($4.60)
See the full menus: KFC · Panda Express. Or rank every chain by value.