KFC vs Wendy's: Which Is Better Value?
KFC 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.
🏆 Wendy's edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | KFC | Wendy's |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $3.94 ✓ | $3.99 |
| Protein per $ (median) | 2.0g | 3.3g ✓ |
| Value score (median) | 48 | 60 ✓ |
| Health score (median) | 36 | 53 ✓ |
| Items with a real price | 33 | 83 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 KFC: Mac & Cheese (value 85) 🏆 Wendy's: Jr. Hamburger (value 85) 💪 KFC cheapest 20g+ protein: Mac & Cheese ($3.94) 💪 Wendy's cheapest 20g+ protein: Crispy Chicken BLT ($3.69)
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