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Chick-fil-A vs Wendy's (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, calories, and value. 102 items at Chick-fil-A vs 77 items at Wendy's.

Quick answer: As of April 2026, Chick-fil-A averages $5.32 per item across 102 menu items, while Wendy's averages $3.52 across 77 items. Wendy's is $1.80 cheaper per item (34% difference). Chick-fil-A has lower average calories (381 vs 445 per item).

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Quick Comparison

Chick-fil-A vs Wendy's: Quick Price & Menu Comparison
Metric Chick-fil-A Wendy's Winner
Avg Price $5.32 $3.52 Wendy's
Menu Items 102 77 Chick-fil-A
Avg Calories 381 445 Chick-fil-A
US Locations 3,140 6,154 Wendy's
Secret Menu 10 2 Chick-fil-A

Wendy's is 34% cheaper on average than Chick-fil-A ($1.80 less per item).

Cheapest Items

Chick-fil-A

Icedream Topping $0.25
Upsize Fries & Drink $0.46
Buttered Biscuit $0.89
Hash Browns $0.99
Substitute Medium Premium Side $1.00

Wendy's

Upgrade to Medium Combo $0.60
Jr. Cheeseburger $0.99
Classic Chicken Sandwich $0.99
Spicy Chicken Sandwich $0.99
4 Pc. Regular or Spicy Chicken Nuggets $0.99
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Lowest Calorie Options

Chick-fil-A

Fruit Cup 60 cal
1% Milk Plain or Chocolate 90 cal
Hand-Spun Milkshakes (Cookies & Cream, Chocolate, Strawberry, or Vanilla) 90 cal
Kale Crunch Side 120 cal
Grilled Nuggets (8-ct) 130 cal

Wendy's

Trumoo Milk 1% Low-Fat (White or Chocolate) 90 cal
Chili (Small) 170 cal
Baked Potato 270 cal
Oatmeal Bar 270 cal
Hamburger 270 cal

Deep Comparison: Chick-fil-A vs Wendy's

Calorie Value (cents per calorie)

Chick-fil-A delivers 1.91¢/cal on average, while Wendy's delivers 2.09¢/cal. Chick-fil-A gives more calories per dollar — a key metric for value-per-meal seekers.

Menu Category Overlap

Chick-fil-A and Wendy's share 2 menu categories (7% Jaccard overlap). Shared categories: sides, breakfast. 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:

  • breakfast: Chick-fil-A avg $3.23 vs Wendy's $4.89Chick-fil-A is 34% cheaper
  • sides: Chick-fil-A avg $2.77 vs Wendy's $3.25Chick-fil-A is 15% cheaper

What Fits in Your Budget

  • $10 budget: Chick-fil-A fits 0 items, Wendy's fits 1 item (330 cal)
  • $15 budget: Chick-fil-A fits 3 items (650 cal), Wendy's fits 3 items (2580 cal)
  • $20 budget: Chick-fil-A fits 3 items (600 cal), Wendy's fits 3 items (690 cal)

Where They Rank in Our 414-Chain Dataset

Chick-fil-A ranks #115 of 414 on price (cheaper than 72% of tracked chains). Wendy's ranks #27 of 414 (cheaper than 94% of chains).

Calorie Distribution (items under 500 cal)

At Chick-fil-A, 79% of menu items with calorie data come in under 500 calories. At Wendy's, 73% are under 500 calories. Chick-fil-A offers more lower-calorie options proportionally.

Bottom Line

  • Budget pick: Wendy's ($3.52 avg vs $5.32)
  • More variety: Chick-fil-A (102 items)
  • More locations: Wendy's (6,154 US locations)
  • Best calorie value: Chick-fil-A (1.91¢/cal)

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