McDonald's vs Steak 'n Shake: Which Is Better Value?
McDonald's 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.
🏆 McDonald's edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | McDonald's | Steak 'n Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $6.00 ✓ | $6.29 |
| Protein per $ (median) | 5.2g ✓ | 3.4g |
| Value score (median) | 82 ✓ | 59 |
| Health score (median) | 54 | 65 ✓ |
| Items with a real price | 3 | 60 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 McDonald's: McValue, The McDouble $5 Meal Deal (value 84) 🏆 Steak 'n Shake: Western BBQ 'n Bacon Steakburger Combo (value 66) 💪 McDonald's cheapest 20g+ protein: McValue, The McChicken $5 Meal Deal ($5.00) 💪 Steak 'n Shake cheapest 20g+ protein: Single Steakburger with Cheese Combo ($7.79)
See the full menus: McDonald's · Steak 'n Shake. Or rank every chain by value.
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