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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
Large Fries — $6.19
Large Fries at Five Guys is the best-value fries order in our database.
Fries · 1310 calories · 16g protein · 212 calories per dollar
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Full Ranking — Top Menu Items
| Rank | Item | Price | Calories | Protein | Cal/$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Large FriesFive Guys · Fries | $6.19 | 1310 cal | 16g | 212 cal/$ |
| 2 | Regular FriesFive Guys · Fries | $5.19 | 950 cal | 12g | 183 cal/$ |
| 3 | French FriesIn-N-Out · Fries | $2.15 | 370 cal | 5g | 172 cal/$ |
| 4 | Well-Done FriesIn-N-Out · Fries | $2.15 | 370 cal | 5g | 172 cal/$ |
| 5 | Aussie Cheese FriesOutback Steakhouse · Appetizers | $12.99 | 2160 cal | 45g | 166 cal/$ |
| 6 | French FriesDel Taco · Sides | $1.99 | 330 cal | 4g | 166 cal/$ |
| 7 | Little FriesFive Guys · Fries | $4.19 | 690 cal | 8g | 165 cal/$ |
| 8 | Nacho FriesDel Taco · Nachos & Fries | $3.49 | 560 cal | 12g | 160 cal/$ |
| 9 | Crinkle Cut Fries (Large)Culver's · Sides | $3.99 | 640 cal | 8g | 160 cal/$ |
| 10 | Cheese FriesIn-N-Out · Fries | $3.29 | 500 cal | 12g | 152 cal/$ |
How We Ranked the Items
This ranking is computed automatically from our structured menu database — every item is filtered and sorted by price, protein, calories, and value using the structured data on this site. Rankings update when the underlying menu data is refreshed. Prices are approximate national averages from official sources. See the full data methodology for details.
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.