Panda Express vs Sonic Drive-In: Which Is Better Value?
Panda Express vs Sonic Drive-In, compared on real prices and published nutrition — not vibes. Every figure is the median across the items we track at each chain.
🏆 Sonic Drive-In edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | Panda Express | Sonic Drive-In |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $3.53 ✓ | $6.64 |
| Protein per $ (median) | 0.6g | 3.5g ✓ |
| Value score (median) | 20 | 58 ✓ |
| Health score (median) | 71 ✓ | 33 |
| Items with a real price | 42 | 88 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Panda Express: Chow Mein (value 81) 🏆 Sonic Drive-In: Cheesy Baja Crispy Tender Wrap (value 84) 💪 Panda Express cheapest 20g+ protein: Chow Mein ($4.60) 💪 Sonic Drive-In cheapest 20g+ protein: Bacon Breakfast Burrito ($4.19)
See the full menus: Panda Express · Sonic Drive-In. Or rank every chain by value.
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