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“Medium Fries” across 12 chains
Krystal has the cheapest medium fries at $2.49 (Krystal Fries (Medium)). Arby's serves the most protein at 6g (Curly Fries (Medium)). Chick-fil-A offers the most protein per dollar at 1.9 g/$ (Waffle Potato Fries (Medium)). For raw calories per dollar, Chick-fil-A tops out at 142.4 cal/$ (Waffle Potato Fries (Medium)) — useful only if you value sheer volume.
| Chain | Item | Section | Price | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Protein/$ | Cal/$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krystal🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Krystal Fries (Medium) | Sides | $2.49Cheapest | 340 | 4g | 40gg | 1.6 | 136.5 |
| Wendy's🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Medium French Fries | Sides & Chili | $2.99 | 360 | 5g | 44gg | 1.7 | 120.4 |
| Carl's Jr.🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Fries (Medium) | Tacos & More | $2.99 | 410 | 5g | 46gg | 1.7 | 137.1 |
| Dairy Queen🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Crinkle-Cut Fries (Medium) | Sides | $2.99 | 400 | — | — | — | 133.8 |
| Sonic🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | French Fries (Medium) | Sides | $2.99 | 360 | 4g | 44gg | 1.3 | 120.4 |
| Steak 'n Shake🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Steak Fries (Medium) | Fries & Sides | $2.99 | 380 | 5g | 46gg | 1.7 | 127.1 |
| Chick-fil-A🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Waffle Potato Fries (Medium) | Sides | $3.09 | 440 | 6g | 54gg | 1.9Top | 142.4Top |
| Burger King🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Medium French Fries | Sides | $3.29 | 340 | 4g | 44gg | 1.2 | 103.3 |
| Arby's🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Curly Fries (Medium) | Sides | $3.29 | 410 | 6gMost | 48gg | 1.8 | 124.6 |
| Whataburger🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | French Fries (Medium) | Sides | $3.29 | 420 | 6g | 52gg | 1.8 | 127.7 |
| Jack in the Box🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Curly Fries (Medium) | Sides | $3.49 | 410 | — | — | — | 117.5 |
| McDonald's🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Medium Fries | Fries & Sides | $4.19 | 320 | 4g | 40gg | 1.0 | 76.4 |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data. One item shown per chain — the closest match.