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KFC vs Pizza Hut (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, calories, and value. 46 items at KFC vs 104 items at Pizza Hut.

Quick answer: As of April 2026, KFC averages $7.23 per item across 46 menu items, while Pizza Hut averages $11.05 across 104 items. KFC is $3.82 cheaper per item (35% difference). KFC has lower average calories (430 vs 526 per item).

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Quick Comparison

KFC vs Pizza Hut: Quick Price & Menu Comparison
Metric KFC Pizza Hut Winner
Avg Price $7.23 $11.05 KFC
Menu Items 46 104 Pizza Hut
Avg Calories 430 526 KFC
US Locations 4,205 6,326 Pizza Hut
Secret Menu 7 1 KFC

KFC is 35% cheaper on average than Pizza Hut ($3.82 less per item).

Cheapest Items

KFC

Cookies $1.29
Biscuit $1.49
Go Large Combo $1.50
Soft Drink $1.69
Aquafina Water $1.69

Pizza Hut

Blue Cheese $0.60
Chocolate $0.60
Ranch $0.60
Garlic $0.60
Marinara $0.60
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Lowest Calorie Options

KFC

Corn on the Cob 70 cal
Green Beans 80 cal
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy 120 cal
Kentucky Fried Wings 130 cal
Coleslaw 170 cal

Pizza Hut

Marinara 60 cal
Tuscani Chicken Alfredo with Breadsticks 140 cal
Tuscani Meaty Marinara with Breadsticks 140 cal
Cinnamon Sticks 160 cal
Icing 170 cal

Deep Comparison: KFC vs Pizza Hut

Calorie Value (cents per calorie)

KFC delivers 1.67¢/cal on average, while Pizza Hut delivers 2.34¢/cal. KFC gives more calories per dollar — a key metric for value-per-meal seekers.

Menu Category Overlap

KFC and Pizza Hut share 3 menu categories (11% Jaccard overlap). Shared categories: sides, drinks, desserts. 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:

  • desserts: KFC avg $2.64 vs Pizza Hut $5.92KFC is 55% cheaper
  • sides: KFC avg $2.09 vs Pizza Hut $3.16KFC is 34% cheaper
  • drinks: KFC avg $2.03 vs Pizza Hut $1.97Pizza Hut is 3% cheaper

What Fits in Your Budget

  • $10 budget: KFC fits 0 items, Pizza Hut fits 1 item
  • $15 budget: KFC fits 1 item, Pizza Hut fits 1 item (310 cal)
  • $20 budget: KFC fits 1 item (180 cal), Pizza Hut fits 3 items (200 cal)

Where They Rank in Our 414-Chain Dataset

KFC ranks #201 of 414 on price (cheaper than 52% of tracked chains). Pizza Hut ranks #331 of 414 (pricier than 80% of chains).

Calorie Distribution (items under 500 cal)

At KFC, 56% of menu items with calorie data come in under 500 calories. At Pizza Hut, 39% are under 500 calories. KFC offers more lower-calorie options proportionally.

Bottom Line

  • Budget pick: KFC ($7.23 avg vs $11.05)
  • More variety: Pizza Hut (104 items)
  • More locations: Pizza Hut (6,326 US locations)
  • Best calorie value: KFC (1.67¢/cal)

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