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Buffalo Wild Wings vs Wingstop (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, calories, and value. 85 items at Buffalo Wild Wings vs 35 items at Wingstop.

Quick answer: As of April 2026, Buffalo Wild Wings averages $4.95 per item across 85 menu items, while Wingstop averages $8.73 across 35 items. Buffalo Wild Wings is $3.78 cheaper per item (43% difference). Wingstop has lower average calories (380 vs 1257 per item).

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Quick Comparison

Buffalo Wild Wings vs Wingstop: Quick Price & Menu Comparison
Metric Buffalo Wild Wings Wingstop Winner
Avg Price $4.95 $8.73 Buffalo Wild Wings
Menu Items 85 35 Buffalo Wild Wings
Avg Calories 1257 380 Wingstop
US Locations 1,393 2,200 Wingstop
Secret Menu 0 1 Wingstop

Buffalo Wild Wings is 43% cheaper on average than Wingstop ($3.78 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

Wingstop

Fresh Baked Rolls $0.49
Dips (Creamy Ranch, Chunky Bleu Cheese or Honey Mustard) $0.69
Side of Flavor (Atomic, Mango Habanero, Cajun, Hot, Louisiana Rub, Mild, BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parmesan, Hawaiian or Teriyaki) $0.79
Veggie Sticks (Carrots, Celery or Mix & Match) $0.89
Fountain Soft Drink $1.69
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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

Wingstop

Hot Cheddar Cheese Sauce 130 cal
Original Hot 142 cal
Mango Habanero 159 cal
Hickory Smoked BBQ 171 cal
Lemon Pepper 180 cal

Deep Comparison: Buffalo Wild Wings vs Wingstop

Calorie Value (cents per calorie)

Buffalo Wild Wings delivers 0.67¢/cal on average, while Wingstop delivers 1.15¢/cal. Buffalo Wild Wings gives more calories per dollar — a key metric for value-per-meal seekers.

Menu Category Overlap

Buffalo Wild Wings and Wingstop share 1 menu categories (5% Jaccard overlap). Shared categories: drinks. Low overlap — these chains serve mostly different food categories.

Price Differences by Shared Category

Where these chains overlap, here is who undercuts whom on average price:

  • drinks: Buffalo Wild Wings avg $2.70 vs Wingstop $1.69 — Wingstop is 37% cheaper

What Fits in Your Budget

  • $10 budget: Buffalo Wild Wings fits 1 item (980 cal), Wingstop fits 0 items
  • $15 budget: Buffalo Wild Wings fits 0 items, Wingstop fits 0 items
  • $20 budget: Buffalo Wild Wings fits 3 items (240 cal), Wingstop fits 3 items (240 cal)

Where They Rank in Our 414-Chain Dataset

Buffalo Wild Wings ranks #92 of 414 on price (cheaper than 78% of tracked chains). Wingstop ranks #265 of 414 (pricier than 64% 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 Wingstop, 76% are under 500 calories. Wingstop offers more lower-calorie options proportionally.

Bottom Line

  • Budget pick: Buffalo Wild Wings ($4.95 avg vs $8.73)
  • More variety: Buffalo Wild Wings (85 items)
  • More locations: Wingstop (2,200 US locations)
  • Best calorie value: Buffalo Wild Wings (0.67¢/cal)

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