Wendy's vs Whataburger: Which Is Better Value?
Wendy's vs Whataburger, compared on real prices and published nutrition — not vibes. Every figure is the median across the items we track at each chain.
🏆 Whataburger edges it on overall value
Head-to-head
| Metric | Wendy's | Whataburger |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $3.99 ✓ | $4.75 |
| Protein per $ (median) | 3.3g | 4.2g ✓ |
| Value score (median) | 60 | 66 ✓ |
| Health score (median) | 53 ✓ | 47 |
| Items with a real price | 83 | 44 |
Each chain’s best pick
🏆 Wendy's: Jr. Hamburger (value 85) 🏆 Whataburger: Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr. (value 83) 💪 Wendy's cheapest 20g+ protein: Crispy Chicken BLT ($3.69) 💪 Whataburger cheapest 20g+ protein: Taquito (No Cheese) ($3.50)
See the full menus: Wendy's · Whataburger. Or rank every chain by value.
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