Which is cheaper, Buffalo Wild Wings or Dairy Queen?

Dairy Queen is cheaper, averaging $4.08 per item versus $4.95 for Buffalo Wild Wings — a 17% difference. Based on 149 menu items as of April 2026.

Which has more menu items, Buffalo Wild Wings or Dairy Queen?

Buffalo Wild Wings has more menu items (85 vs 64). The total combined menu across both chains is 149 items.

Which has lower calories, Buffalo Wild Wings or Dairy Queen?

Dairy Queen averages 571 calories per item, compared to 1257 for Buffalo Wild Wings. Both chains offer items under 500 calories.

Are Buffalo Wild Wings and Dairy Queen similar?

Buffalo Wild Wings (1,393 US locations) and Dairy Queen (4,500 US locations) compete on 0 similar menu categories. Cuisine overlap: 0%.

Buffalo Wild Wings vs Dairy Queen (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, calories, and value. 85 items at Buffalo Wild Wings vs 64 items at Dairy Queen.

Quick answer: As of April 2026, Buffalo Wild Wings averages $4.95 per item across 85 menu items, while Dairy Queen averages $4.08 across 64 items. Dairy Queen is $0.86 cheaper per item (17% difference). Dairy Queen has lower average calories (571 vs 1257 per item).

Quick Comparison

Buffalo Wild Wings vs Dairy Queen: Quick Price & Menu Comparison
Metric	Buffalo Wild Wings	Dairy Queen	Winner
Avg Price	$4.95	$4.08	Dairy Queen
Menu Items	85	64	Buffalo Wild Wings
Avg Calories	1257	571	Dairy Queen
US Locations	1,393	4,500	Dairy Queen
Secret Menu	0	7	Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen is 17% cheaper on average than Buffalo Wild Wings ($0.86 less per item).

Cheapest Items

Buffalo Wild Wings

Carrots and Celery $0.60

Carrots $0.60

Celery $0.60

Chilli $0.60

Jalepeno Peppers $0.60

Dairy Queen

Add Extra Stuff $0.69

Add a Boost (Protein) $0.99

Add a Boost (Fresh Banana) $0.99

Buffalo Chicken $1.89

Chicken Bacon BBQ $1.89

Lowest Calorie Options

Buffalo Wild Wings

Veggie Slaw 240 cal

Side Salad 330 cal

Grilled Chicken Buffalito 500 cal

Crispy Jumbo Shrimp 500 cal

Street Tacos 560 cal

Dairy Queen

Chicken Wrap 280 cal

Fries 280 cal

1/4 lb. Bacon Cheese GrillBurger 390 cal

1/4 lb. Bacon Cheese GrillBurger – Combo 390 cal

Chicken Bacon Ranch – Combo 390 cal

Deep Comparison: Buffalo Wild Wings vs Dairy Queen

Calorie Value (cents per calorie)

Buffalo Wild Wings delivers 0.67¢/cal on average, while Dairy Queen delivers 1.04¢/cal. Buffalo Wild Wings gives more calories per dollar — a key metric for value-per-meal seekers.

Menu Category Overlap

Buffalo Wild Wings and Dairy Queen share 0 menu categories (0% Jaccard overlap). Low overlap — these chains serve mostly different food categories.

What Fits in Your Budget

$10 budget: Buffalo Wild Wings fits 1 item (980 cal), Dairy Queen fits 3 items (905 cal)
$15 budget: Buffalo Wild Wings fits 0 items, Dairy Queen fits 3 items (390 cal)
$20 budget: Buffalo Wild Wings fits 3 items (240 cal), Dairy Queen fits 3 items (1960 cal)

Where They Rank in Our 414-Chain Dataset

Buffalo Wild Wings ranks #92 of 414 on price (cheaper than 78% of tracked chains). Dairy Queen ranks #46 of 414 (cheaper than 89% of chains).

Calorie Distribution (items under 500 cal)

At Buffalo Wild Wings, 6% of menu items with calorie data come in under 500 calories. At Dairy Queen, 41% are under 500 calories. Dairy Queen offers more lower-calorie options proportionally.

Bottom Line

Budget pick: Dairy Queen ($4.08 avg vs $4.95)
More variety: Buffalo Wild Wings (85 items)
More locations: Dairy Queen (4,500 US locations)
Best calorie value: Buffalo Wild Wings (0.67¢/cal)

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