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“Medium Fries” across 10 chains
Krystal has the cheapest medium fries at $2.49 (Krystal Fries (Medium)). McDonald's serves the most protein at 5g (Medium Fries). Wendy's offers the most protein per dollar at 1.7 g/$ (Medium French Fries). For raw calories per dollar, Chick-fil-A tops out at 135.9 cal/$ (Waffle Potato Fries (Medium)), useful only if you value sheer volume.
| Chain | Item | Section | Price | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Protein/$ | Cal/$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krystal🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Krystal Fries (Medium) | Sides | $2.49Cheapest | 300 | 3g | 29gg | 1.2 | 120.5 |
| Wendy's🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Medium French Fries | Sides & Chili | $2.99 | 350 | 5g | 47gg | 1.7Top | 117.1 |
| Carl's Jr.🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Fries (Medium) | Tacos & More | $2.99 | 400 | 4g | 51gg | 1.3 | 133.8 |
| Sonic🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | French Fries (Medium) | Sides | $2.99 | 370 | 3g | 39gg | 1.0 | 123.7 |
| Chick-fil-A🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Waffle Potato Fries (Medium) | Sides | $3.09 | 420 | 5g | 45gg | 1.6 | 135.9Top |
| Burger King🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Medium French Fries | Sides | $3.29 | 370 | 5g | 50gg | 1.5 | 112.5 |
| Arby's🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Curly Fries (Medium) | Sides | $3.29 | 410 | 5g | 49gg | 1.5 | 124.6 |
| Whataburger🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | French Fries (Medium) | Sides | $3.29 | 400 | 4g | 51gg | 1.2 | 121.6 |
| Jack in the Box🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Curly Fries (Medium) | Sides | $3.49 | 430 | 5g | 46gg | 1.4 | 123.2 |
| McDonald's🟢 Verified Oct 1, 2026 | Medium Fries | Fries & Sides | $4.19 | 320 | 5gMost | 43gg | 1.2 | 76.4 |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data. One item shown per chain: the closest match.