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“3 Tenders” across 6 chains
Popeyes has the cheapest 3 tenders at $4.49 (3-piece Chicken Tenders). Dave's Hot Chicken serves the most protein at 57g (3 Tenders). For raw calories per dollar, Hardee's tops out at 82.9 cal/$ (Kids Chicken Tenders Meal (3-piece)) — useful only if you value sheer volume.
| Chain | Item | Section | Price | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Protein/$ | Cal/$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popeyes🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | 3-piece Chicken Tenders | Chicken Tenders | $4.49Cheapest | 3703 chicken tenders | 28g | 18gg | 6.2Top | 82.4 |
| KFC🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Chicken Tenders (3-piece) | Chicken Buckets & Pieces | $4.99 | 3203 chicken tenders | 22g | 20gg | 4.4 | 64.1 |
| Hardee's🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Kids Chicken Tenders Meal (3-piece) | Kids Menu | $5.79 | 4803 chicken tenders | 24g | 48gg | 4.1 | 82.9Top |
| Culver's🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Chicken Tenders (3-piece) | Chicken & Sandwiches | $6.49 | 5203 chicken tenders | 34g | 34gg | 5.2 | 80.1 |
| Applebee's🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | Kids Chicken Tenders (3) | Kids Menu | $6.99 | 420 | 18g | 34gg | 2.6 | 60.1 |
| Dave's Hot Chicken🟢 Verified Aug 23, 2026 | 3 Tenders | Chicken Tenders | $12.99 | 7203 tenders | 57gMost | 45gg | 4.4 | 55.4 |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data. One item shown per chain — the closest match.