BoJangles: Cheapest Food, Calories Per Dollar
Bojangles is the jewel of the south. It encompasses every misconception northerners hold about our warm climate brethren. Its staples are cajun and biscuits with options for sweats and gravy on the side. Its debatable if the chicken tastes good, but there can be no doubting the scrumptiousness of the biscuits.
Bojangles
Takeaways
- The highest calories per dollar item is the Cinnamon Biscuit.
- The highest protein per dollar item is the Mac N’ Cheese.
- The best items to order are going to either be the biscuits or Mac N’ Cheese. Don’t order the chicken, its horrible value.
| Menu Item | Before Tax Price | Calories Per Dollar | Protein Per Dollar | Cost If Eaten All Year | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Biscuit * | $0.99 | 525 | 5 | $1,389.81 | 520 | 5 |
| Bo-Berry Biscuit® | $0.99 | 475 | 5 | $1,537.66 | 470 | 5 |
| Cinnamon Twist * | $0.99 | 374 | 4 | $1,953.24 | 370 | 4 |
| Sausage Biscuit | $1.59 | 340 | 8 | $2,149.44 | 540 | 12 |
| Macaroni ‘N Cheese | $2.99 | 331 | 12 | $2,204.75 | 990 | 37 |
| Sweet Potato Pie | $1.29 | 287 | 2 | $2,545.14 | 370 | 3 |
| Sausage & Egg Biscuit | $2.19 | 265 | 7 | $2,756.38 | 580 | 16 |
| Gravy Biscuit | $1.89 | 243 | 5 | $2,999.35 | 460 | 10 |
| Steak Biscuit | $2.39 | 238 | 6 | $3,060.88 | 570 | 15 |
| Jambolaya Bowl (w/biscuit) * | $5.39 | 234 | 11 | $3,122.78 | 1260 | 60 |
| Bojangles Cajun Pintos® | $1.99 | 226 | 11 | $3,228.22 | 450 | 21 |
| Bo-Tato Rounds® | $1.69 | 219 | 2 | $3,334.32 | 370 | 3 |
| Bo-Tato Rounds® | $2.79 | 219 | 2 | $3,338.85 | 610 | 6 |
| Plain Biscuit | $1.60 | 213 | 3 | $3,435.29 | 340 | 5 |
| Chicken Rice Bowl (w/biscuit) | $5.39 | 210 | 10 | $3,482.04 | 1130 | 55 |
| Seasoned Fries | $2.99 | 204 | 3 | $3,578.20 | 610 | 10 |
| Country Ham Biscuit | $2.39 | 188 | 8 | $3,877.11 | 450 | 19 |
| Bojangles’ Dirty Rice® | $2.99 | 184 | 4 | $3,968.55 | 550 | 12 |
| Macaroni ‘N Cheese | $1.49 | 174 | 7 | $4,183.46 | 260 | 10 |
| Cole Slaw | $2.99 | 174 | 1 | $4,197.50 | 520 | 3 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | $2.79 | 172 | 5 | $4,243.13 | 480 | 14 |
| Seasoned Fries | $1.99 | 171 | 3 | $4,272.65 | 340 | 5 |
| Seasoned Fries | $1.49 | 168 | 3 | $4,350.80 | 250 | 4 |
| Country Ham & Egg Biscuit | $2.99 | 167 | 8 | $4,365.40 | 500 | 23 |
| Cajun Filet Biscuit® | $3.29 | 167 | 6 | $4,366.73 | 550 | 21 |
| Mac ‘N Cheese | $3.89 | 165 | 4 | $4,437.03 | 640 | 17 |
| 2 Piece Homestyle Tenders™ * | $3.89 | 162 | 6 | $4,507.46 | 630 | 22 |
| Bo-Tato Rounds® | $1.49 | 161 | 1 | $4,532.08 | 240 | 2 |
| Cajun Filet Club Sandwich | $4.69 | 158 | 6 | $4,626.62 | 740 | 30 |
| Cajun Filet Sandwich | $4.19 | 155 | 6 | $4,705.69 | 650 | 25 |
| Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich * | $2.99 | 154 | 7 | $4,745.00 | 460 | 22 |
| 2 Piece Supremes | $3.89 | 147 | 5 | $4,981.93 | 570 | 21 |
| Homestyle Tenders™ * | $3.89 | 129 | 8 | $5,679.40 | 500 | 30 |
| Chicken Leg | $3.89 | 123 | 4 | $5,916.04 | 480 | 16 |
| Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich | $4.69 | 122 | 7 | $6,006.49 | 570 | 33 |
| Mashed Potatoes ‘N Gravy | $2.99 | 120 | 3 | $6,063.06 | 360 | 7.5 |
| Cole Slaw | $1.49 | 114 | 1 | $6,398.24 | 170 | 1 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | $4.19 | 112 | 7 | $6,507.87 | 470 | 28 |
| Homestyle Tenders™ Salad * | $4.99 | 108 | 6 | $6,745.74 | 540 | 32 |
| Grits | $2.99 | 107 | 3 | $6,820.94 | 320 | 8 |
| Supremes | $3.89 | 100 | 7 | $7,281.28 | 390 | 27 |
| Bojangles’ Dirty Rice® | $1.49 | 94 | 2 | $7,769.29 | 140 | 3 |
| Chicken Supremes™ Salad | $4.99 | 90 | 6 | $8,094.89 | 450 | 30 |
| Bojangles Cajun Pintos® | $1.49 | 81 | 3 | $9,064.17 | 120 | 5 |
| Mashed Potatoes ‘N Gravy | $1.49 | 81 | 1 | $9,064.17 | 120 | 2 |
| Breast | $3.89 | 72 | 8 | $10,141.79 | 280 | 30 |
| Thigh | $3.89 | 62 | 3 | $11,832.08 | 240 | 13 |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | $5.19 | 56 | 6 | $13,064.48 | 290 | 32 |
| Grits | $1.49 | 54 | 1 | $13,596.25 | 80 | 2 |
| Garden Salad | $3.39 | 47 | 3 | $15,466.88 | 160 | 10 |
| Green Beans * | $2.99 | 47 | 3 | $15,590.71 | 140 | 8 |
| Green Beans * | $1.49 | 27 | 1 | $27,192.50 | 40 | 2 |
| Leg | $3.89 | 26 | 2 | $28,397.00 | 100 | 9 |
| Wing | $3.89 | 26 | 1 | $28,397.00 | 100 | 5 |
Watch out for the those sweet biscuits, the sugar count can add up quick. The chicken is of poor value and quality. The best entree option is the Jambolaya, but at $234 per calorie it doesn’t look like a great choice.
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