Starbucks vs Subway: Which Is Better Value?
Starbucks vs Subway, compared on real prices and published nutrition — not vibes. Every figure is the median across the items we track at each chain.
🏆 Subway edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | Starbucks | Subway |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | — | $8.59 |
| Protein per $ (median) | —g | 3.3g |
| Value score (median) | — | 53 |
| Health score (median) | 59 | 62 ✓ |
| Items with a real price | 0 | 155 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Subway: Baja Chicken Protein Pocket (value 80) 💪 Subway cheapest 20g+ protein: Baja Chicken Protein Pocket ($3.99)
See the full menus: Starbucks · Subway. Or rank every chain by value.
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