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Cheapest Fast Food Protein

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Overhead spread of fast food on a wood table, including a double cheeseburger, fried chicken, a meatball sub, a cup of chili, and a chicken burrito bowl next to dollar bills and coins

Fast Food Protein per Dollar: The Best Deal Is a Cup of Plain Chicken

We priced 30 protein-heavy menu items across 7 chains. The best drive-thru deal hits 8.4 grams per dollar. Dry pinto beans beat it by almost 12x.

Jul 16, 2026