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Best Value Fries (2026)
Every fries order in our database ranked by calories per dollar: the most fries for your money at every major chain.
#1 Ranked 2026
Aussie Cheese Fries: $12.99
Aussie Cheese Fries at Outback Steakhouse is the best-value fries order in our database.
Appetizers · 2860 calories · 80g protein · 220 calories per dollar
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Full Ranking: Top Menu Items
| Rank | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aussie Cheese FriesOutback Steakhouse · Appetizers | $12.99 | 2860 cal | 80g | 220 cal/$ |
| 2 | Large FriesFive Guys · Fries | $6.19 | 1314 cal | 20g | 212 cal/$ |
| 3 | Cajun Fries (Large)Popeyes · Sides | $3.49 | 740 cal | 9g | 212 cal/$ |
| 4 | Small Seasoned FriesCheckers · Value Menu | $1.99 | 390 cal | 5g | 196 cal/$ |
| 5 | Regular FriesFive Guys · Fries | $5.19 | 953 cal | 15g | 184 cal/$ |
| 6 | Seasoned Fries (Large)Wingstop · Sides | $4.99 | 900 cal | 14g | 180 cal/$ |
| 7 | French FriesIn-N-Out · Fries | $2.15 | 360 cal | 6g | 167 cal/$ |
| 8 | Waffle Potato Fries (Large)Chick-fil-A · Sides | $3.65 | 600 cal | 7g | 164 cal/$ |
| 9 | French FriesDel Taco · Sides | $1.99 | 320 cal | 4g | 161 cal/$ |
| 10 | French FriesFreddy's · Sides | $2.49 | 400 cal | 7g | 161 cal/$ |
How We Ranked the Items
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Best Value Fries — FAQ
Are value-size fries included?
Yes, all sizes are included, and size is shown in the item name so you can compare like for like.