Fast Food Prices Compared 2026: McDonald's vs Burger King vs Wendy's vs Taco Bell vs Popeyes
Same city, same week, same way of ordering: we read the online menu prices at five Miami fast food restaurants and lined up the burgers, nuggets, chicken sandwiches, fries and meals side by side.
Graphic: FryFeedShort answer: At the Miami restaurants we checked online in November 2026, McDonald's was the most expensive of the big three burger chains. A Big Mac was $8.19, a Whopper $6.59 and a Wendy's Dave's Single $5.99. The same four-item order (signature burger, cheeseburger, 10 nuggets and a chicken sandwich) cost $25.06 at McDonald's and $19.46 at both Burger King and Wendy's, about 22% less. The cheapest 10-piece nuggets were Burger King's at $3.99.
Signature burger, cheeseburger, 10-piece nuggets and a chicken sandwich at one Miami restaurant per chain, online prices, Nov 3–7, 2026.
Signature burgers
| Burger | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy's Dave's Single | $5.99 | 560 | 31 g |
| Burger King Whopper | $6.59 | 710 | 34 g |
| McDonald's Big Mac | $8.19 | 580 | 25 g |
| McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese | $8.49 | 520 | 30 g |
The Whopper gives you the most protein for the price of the four. The Big Mac costs the most and has the least protein.
Cheapest cheeseburger
| Burger | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger | $1.99 | 270 | 14 g |
| Burger King Cheeseburger | $2.99 | 300 | 16 g |
| McDonald's Cheeseburger | $3.19 | 300 | 15 g |
| McDonald's McDouble | $3.69 | 390 | 22 g |
10-piece chicken nuggets
| Nuggets | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King 10 pc | $3.99 | 520 | — |
| Wendy's 10 pc | $5.19 | 430 | 23 g |
| McDonald's 10 pc McNuggets | $7.29 | 410 | 23 g |
| Taco Bell 10 pc Crispy Chicken Nuggets | $7.99 | 640 | 51 g |
McDonald's 10-piece cost $3.30 more than Burger King's. Taco Bell's are the priciest but have more than twice the protein of McDonald's or Wendy's. Burger King doesn't list protein for its nuggets on the menu we used.
Chicken sandwiches
| Sandwich | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | 700 | 28 g |
| Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich | $5.89 | 680 | 23 g |
| Wendy's Classic Chicken Sandwich | $6.29 | 550 | 28 g |
| McDonald's McCrispy | $6.39 | 470 | 26 g |
Fries (smallest size on each menu)
| Fries | Size | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King French Fries | Value | $1.99 | 230 |
| Taco Bell Nacho Fries | Regular | $2.69 | 350 |
| Wendy's French Fries | As listed online | $2.79 | 260 |
| McDonald's French Fries | Small | $3.19 | 230 |
| Popeyes Cajun Fries | Regular | $3.99 | 270 |
A medium was $4.39 at McDonald's and $3.49 at Burger King.
Meals and combos
A side and a drink are included. McDonald's and Burger King prices are for a medium meal; Popeyes' regular combo also comes with a biscuit.
| Meal | Price |
|---|---|
| Wendy's Dave's Combo | $7.99 (as listed online) |
| Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme Combo | $10.99 |
| Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich combo (regular) | $11.29 |
| Burger King Whopper meal | $11.69 |
| McDonald's McCrispy meal | $12.79 |
| McDonald's Big Mac meal | $13.69 |
| McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal | $14.19 |
Same order, three chains
| Order | McDonald's | Burger King | Wendy's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature burger | Big Mac $8.19 | Whopper $6.59 | Dave's Single $5.99 |
| Cheeseburger | $3.19 | $2.99 | Jr. Cheeseburger $1.99 |
| 10 nuggets | $7.29 | $3.99 | $5.19 |
| Chicken sandwich | McCrispy $6.39 | Original Chicken $5.89 | Classic Chicken $6.29 |
| Total | $25.06 | $19.46 | $19.46 |
Most protein for your money
The 10 items with the most protein per dollar across all five menus (breakfast and drinks left out):
| Item | Price | Protein | Protein per $1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Bell 3 Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt | $2.39 | 20 g | 8.4 g |
| Burger King Bacon King | $8.39 | 69 g | 8.2 g |
| Burger King Triple Whopper | $9.49 | 78 g | 8.2 g |
| Wendy's Dave's Triple | $8.99 | 72 g | 8.0 g |
| Wendy's Double Stack | $2.99 | 23 g | 7.7 g |
| Popeyes 3 pc Tenders ($5 Fave) | $5.00 | 38 g | 7.6 g |
| Burger King Rodeo Double Cheeseburger | $3.69 | 28 g | 7.6 g |
| Taco Bell Classic Chicken Crunchadilla | $2.00 | 15 g | 7.5 g |
| Wendy's Baconator | $7.99 | 59 g | 7.4 g |
| Wendy's Bacon Double Stack | $3.59 | 26 g | 7.2 g |
Best cheap pick: the Wendy's Double Stack, 23 g of protein for $2.99. Best chicken pick: Popeyes' $5 3-piece Tenders, 38 g.
How we checked
- Where: one restaurant per chain, all in Miami, FL: McDonald's at 345 NE 2nd Ave, Burger King at 10 S.W. 8th St, Wendy's at 200 S.W. 8th St, Taco Bell at 10580 SW 8th St and Popeyes at 1501 NW 20th St.
- When: November 3 to 7, 2026.
- How: prices from each chain's own online ordering, before tax, delivery fees and tip. Online prices are often higher than at the counter or in the chain's app, and each franchise sets its own prices, so your store may differ.
- Nutrition: calories and protein from McDonald's official US nutrition page and, for the other four chains, their interactive nutrition menus on Nutritionix.
Full menus with every price: McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell and Popeyes. For today's discounts, see fast food deals this week.
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Is McDonald’s more expensive than Burger King?
At the Miami restaurants we checked online in November 2026, yes. The same four-item order cost $25.06 at McDonald’s and $19.46 at Burger King. A Big Mac was $8.19 and a Whopper $6.59.
How much is a Big Mac in 2026?
$8.19 at the Miami McDonald’s we checked online in November 2026, or $13.69 as a medium meal. Prices vary by restaurant.
How much is a Whopper in 2026?
$6.59 at the Miami Burger King we checked online in November 2026, or $11.69 as a medium meal.
Which fast food chain has the cheapest chicken nuggets?
Burger King: 10 nuggets were $3.99, compared with $5.19 at Wendy’s, $7.29 at McDonald’s and $7.99 at Taco Bell, at the Miami stores we checked.
Which fast food chain is cheapest?
Of the three burger chains, Burger King and Wendy’s tied at $19.46 for the same four-item order, against $25.06 at McDonald’s. Wendy’s had the cheapest cheeseburger ($1.99) and Burger King the cheapest nuggets and fries.
What fast food gives the most protein for the money?
Among regular menu items, Taco Bell’s 3 Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt (20 g for $2.39), Burger King’s Triple Whopper (78 g for $9.49) and Wendy’s Dave’s Triple (72 g for $8.99). The cheapest strong pick is Wendy’s Double Stack, 23 g for $2.99.
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Sources
- McDonald's online ordering (mcdonalds.order.online), 345 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
- McDonald's USA nutrition information
- Burger King online menu (bk.com), 10 S. W. 8th Street, Miami, FL
- Wendy's online ordering (order.wendys.com), 200 S.W. 8th St, Miami, FL
- Taco Bell online menu (tacobell.com), 10580 SW 8th St, Miami, FL
- Popeyes online ordering (popeyes.com), 1501 NW 20th St, Miami, FL
- Nutritionix: Burger King, Wendy’s, Taco Bell and Popeyes interactive nutrition menus
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