Steak 'n Shake vs Wendy's: Which Is Better Value?
Steak 'n Shake 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 | Steak 'n Shake | Wendy's |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $6.29 | $3.99 ✓ |
| Protein per $ (median) | 3.4g ✓ | 3.3g |
| Value score (median) | 59 | 60 ✓ |
| Health score (median) | 65 ✓ | 53 |
| Items with a real price | 60 | 83 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Steak 'n Shake: Western BBQ 'n Bacon Steakburger Combo (value 66) 🏆 Wendy's: Jr. Hamburger (value 85) 💪 Steak 'n Shake cheapest 20g+ protein: Single Steakburger with Cheese Combo ($7.79) 💪 Wendy's cheapest 20g+ protein: Crispy Chicken BLT ($3.69)
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