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Five Guys vs Taco Bell (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, calories, and value. 21 items at Five Guys vs 115 items at Taco Bell.

Quick answer: As of April 2026, Five Guys averages $5.36 per item across 21 menu items, while Taco Bell averages $5.72 across 115 items. Five Guys is $0.36 cheaper per item (6% difference). Taco Bell has lower average calories (405 vs 629 per item).

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Quick Comparison

Five Guys vs Taco Bell: Quick Price & Menu Comparison
Metric Five Guys Taco Bell Winner
Avg Price $5.36 $5.72 Five Guys
Menu Items 21 115 Taco Bell
Avg Calories 629 405 Taco Bell
US Locations 1,700 7,589 Taco Bell
Secret Menu 4 14 Taco Bell

Five Guys is 6% cheaper on average than Taco Bell ($0.36 less per item).

Cheapest Items

Five Guys

Dasani Bottled Water $2.09
Coca Cola Products $2.39
Fries (Regular) $3.09
Cajun Fries (Regular) $3.09
Veggie Sandwich $3.69

Taco Bell

Red Sauce $0.25
Chipotle Sauce $0.65
Creamy Jalapeño Sauce $0.80
Avocado Ranch Sauce $0.80
Spicy Ranch $0.80
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Lowest Calorie Options

Five Guys

Veggie Sandwich 440 cal
Veggie Sandwich with Cheese 440 cal
Grilled Cheese 470 cal
Little Hamburger 480 cal
Hot Dog 520 cal

Taco Bell

Nacho Cheese Sauce 60 cal
Guacamole 80 cal
G2 Gatorade® Fruit Punch 80 cal
Brisk® Dragon Paradise™ Sparkling Iced Tea 120 cal
Dole® Lemonade Strawberry Squeeze 130 cal

Deep Comparison: Five Guys vs Taco Bell

Calorie Value (cents per calorie)

Five Guys delivers 0.91¢/cal on average, while Taco Bell delivers 3.00¢/cal. Five Guys gives more calories per dollar — a key metric for value-per-meal seekers.

Menu Category Overlap

Five Guys and Taco Bell share 1 menu categories (6% 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: Five Guys avg $2.24 vs Taco Bell $2.88Five Guys is 22% cheaper

What Fits in Your Budget

  • $10 budget: Five Guys fits 0 items, Taco Bell fits 1 item (1430 cal)
  • $15 budget: Five Guys fits 3 items (1640 cal), Taco Bell fits 0 items
  • $20 budget: Five Guys fits 3 items (2370 cal), Taco Bell fits 3 items (1370 cal)

Where They Rank in Our 414-Chain Dataset

Five Guys ranks #118 of 414 on price (cheaper than 72% of tracked chains). Taco Bell ranks #143 of 414 (cheaper than 66% of chains).

Calorie Distribution (items under 500 cal)

At Five Guys, 21% of menu items with calorie data come in under 500 calories. At Taco Bell, 64% are under 500 calories. Taco Bell offers more lower-calorie options proportionally.

Bottom Line

  • Budget pick: Five Guys ($5.36 avg vs $5.72)
  • More variety: Taco Bell (115 items)
  • More locations: Taco Bell (7,589 US locations)
  • Best calorie value: Five Guys (0.91¢/cal)

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