Panda Express vs Steak 'n Shake: Which Is Better Value?
Panda Express 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 | Panda Express | Steak 'n Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $3.53 ✓ | $6.29 |
| Protein per $ (median) | 0.6g | 3.4g ✓ |
| Value score (median) | 20 | 59 ✓ |
| Health score (median) | 71 ✓ | 65 |
| Items with a real price | 42 | 60 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Panda Express: Chow Mein (value 81) 🏆 Steak 'n Shake: Western BBQ 'n Bacon Steakburger Combo (value 66) 💪 Panda Express cheapest 20g+ protein: Chow Mein ($4.60) 💪 Steak 'n Shake cheapest 20g+ protein: Single Steakburger with Cheese Combo ($7.79)
See the full menus: Panda Express · Steak 'n Shake. Or rank every chain by value.
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