KFC vs Papa John's: Which Is Better Value?
KFC 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.
🏆 Papa John's edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | KFC | Papa John's |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $3.94 ✓ | $18.99 |
| Protein per $ (median) | 2.0g | 4.1g ✓ |
| Value score (median) | 48 | 67 ✓ |
| Health score (median) | 36 | 67 ✓ |
| Items with a real price | 33 | 189 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 KFC: Mac & Cheese (value 85) 🏆 Papa John's: 16 Inch New York Style Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (value 86) 💪 KFC cheapest 20g+ protein: Mac & Cheese ($3.94) 💪 Papa John's cheapest 20g+ protein: 8 Piece BBQ Wings ($11.99)
See the full menus: KFC · Papa John's. Or rank every chain by value.