KFC vs Steak 'n Shake: Which Is Better Value?
KFC 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.
🏆 Steak 'n Shake edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | KFC | Steak 'n Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $3.94 ✓ | $6.29 |
| Protein per $ (median) | 2.0g | 3.4g ✓ |
| Value score (median) | 47 | 59 ✓ |
| Health score (median) | 36 | 65 ✓ |
| Items with a real price | 33 | 60 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 KFC: Mac & Cheese (value 85) 🏆 Steak 'n Shake: Western BBQ 'n Bacon Steakburger Combo (value 66) 💪 KFC cheapest 20g+ protein: Mac & Cheese ($3.94) 💪 Steak 'n Shake cheapest 20g+ protein: Single Steakburger with Cheese Combo ($7.79)
See the full menus: KFC · Steak 'n Shake. Or rank every chain by value.