Eat for 21,000$/year? Cost Efficiency Of Chili’s Menu – Calories and Protein Per Dollar
Chili’s! “Casual atmosphere, decent prices, and wide menu variety”
Its a splurge when you’re sick of cooking at home and need a break.
For my family, it was an absolute MUST to order the skillet queso with chips. As it turns out, my parents may have been onto something…
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Takeaways
- Appetizers – provide the best bang for your buck with the highest calories AND protein per dollar of the entire menu.
- A Half Order of Texas Cheese Fries – is the best dish on the menu in terms of calories per dollar with 268 calories per dollar, and ties for the most protein per dollar with 11 grams per dollar.
- A Full Order of Texas Cheese Fries – is not a good choice compared to the Half Order. The Full Order appetizer reduces the proteins per dollar from 11 grams to only 9 grams and the calories per dollar from 268 to only 212 calories.
- The Skillet Queso and Chips – is the absolute best deal for someone seeking to max calories on a budget. The appetizer provides 249 calories per dollar but this does not factor in that you can ask for refills on chips and salsa even after the queso is gone. At $6.39 you can consume virtually limitless calories (if Chili’s doesn’t cut you off at your fifth chip refill).
| Menu Item | Before Tax Price | Calories Per Dollar | Protein Per Dollar | Cost If Eaten All Year | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Cheese Fries – Half Order | $4.89 | 268 | 11 | $2,725 | 1310 | 55 |
| Skillet Queso and Chips | $6.39 | 249 | 7 | $2,934 | 1590 | 45 |
| Bottomless Chips and Salsa | $3.79 | 240 | 3 | $3,040 | 910 | 13 |
| Mini Chocolate Molten Cake | $2.49 | 237 | 2 | $3,081 | 590 | 6 |
| Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie | $6.49 | 219 | 2 | $3,336 | 1420 | 14 |
| Loaded White Queso Dip | $7.49 | 218 | 7 | $3,354 | 1630 | 51 |
| Fresh Guacamole | $5.59 | 213 | 3 | $3,429 | 1190 | 17 |
| Texas Cheese Fries – Full Order | $8.49 | 212 | 9 | $3,443 | 1800 | 79 |
| White Spinach Queso Dip | $7.19 | 210 | 6 | $3,476 | 1510 | 40 |
| Honey-Chipotle Crispers & Waffles | $11.69 | 210 | 5 | $3,483 | 2450 | 61 |
| Beef Bacon Ranch Quesadillas | $10.59 | 175 | 8 | $4,179 | 1850 | 82 |
| Crispy Buffalo Bleu Crispers | $11.19 | 173 | 5 | $4,211 | 1940 | 60 |
| California Grilled Chicken Flatbread | $10.19 | 170 | 8 | $4,300 | 1730 | 78 |
| Crispy Fiery Pepper Crispers | $10.69 | 168 | 5 | $4,335 | 1800 | 58 |
| Big Mouth Bites | $9.89 | 166 | 7 | $4,402 | 1640 | 69 |
| Crispy Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers | $10.69 | 166 | 5 | $4,409 | 1770 | 56 |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas | $10.59 | 164 | 7 | $4,443 | 1740 | 76 |
| Classic Nachos with Fajita Beef | $9.99 | 164 | 11 | $4,447 | 1640 | 112 |
| Smoked Chicken Quesadillas | $10.59 | 163 | 6 | $4,469 | 1730 | 64 |
| Margherita Flatbread | $8.59 | 163 | 6 | $4,479 | 1400 | 52 |
| Molten Chocolate Cake | $7.19 | 160 | 2 | $4,564 | 1150 | 11 |
| Honey-Chipotle Crispers & Waffles | $6.29 | 156 | 4 | $4,685 | 980 | 28 |
| Classic Turkey Club Toasted Sandwich | $9.59 | 154 | 6 | $4,730 | 1480 | 53 |
| Bacon Avocado Chicken Sandwich | $10.39 | 153 | 8 | $4,770 | 1590 | 88 |
| Crispy Cheddar Bites | $6.49 | 153 | 6 | $4,786 | 990 | 42 |
| Chipotle Chicken Flatbread | $9.79 | 152 | 7 | $4,796 | 1490 | 73 |
| Classic Turkey Toasted Sandwich | $8.49 | 152 | 5 | $4,804 | 1290 | 45 |
| Crispy Chicken Crispers with honey mustard | $10.69 | 149 | 5 | $4,908 | 1590 | 56 |
| Classic Nachos with Fajita Chicken | $9.99 | 147 | 10 | $4,961 | 1470 | 102 |
| Loaded Boneless Wings – Spicy | $9.99 | 145 | 7 | $5,029 | 1450 | 74 |
| OREO Topped Molten Cake | $7.49 | 144 | 1 | $5,063 | 1080 | 11 |
| Loaded Boneless Wings | $9.99 | 144 | 7 | $5,064 | 1440 | 73 |
| Classic Nachos | $8.69 | 144 | 7 | $5,075 | 1250 | 60 |
| Triple Berry Crumble Cake | $7.39 | 142 | 1 | $5,138 | 1050 | 11 |
| Crispy Chicken Crispers with ranch | $10.69 | 139 | 5 | $5,237 | 1490 | 56 |
| Crispy Chicken Crispers with BBQ Sauce | $10.69 | 137 | 5 | $5,345 | 1460 | 56 |
| Smothered Smoked Chicken Burrito | $8.99 | 135 | 8 | $5,424 | 1210 | 71 |
| Quesadilla Explosion Salad | $10.99 | 134 | 6 | $5,458 | 1470 | 64 |
| Oldtimer Burger | $7.99 | 133 | 6 | $5,503 | 1060 | 49 |
| Southern Smokehouse Burger | $11.59 | 131 | 5 | $5,566 | 1520 | 60 |
| Grass-Fed Sunrise Burger | $11.59 | 130 | 6 | $5,603 | 1510 | 69 |
| Buffalo Fried Cauliflower | $6.19 | 129 | 2 | $5,648 | 800 | 14 |
| Buffalo Chicken Ranch Sandwich | $9.69 | 129 | 5 | $5,659 | 1250 | 46 |
| Crispy Asparagus | $6.59 | 127 | 1 | $5,727 | 840 | 9 |
| Classic Bacon Burger | $9.99 | 127 | 5 | $5,742 | 1270 | 53 |
| Oldtimer Burger with Cheese | $8.99 | 127 | 5 | $5,757 | 1140 | 49 |
| Fried Pickles | $5.39 | 124 | 1 | $5,873 | 670 | 8 |
| Guacamole Burger | $9.99 | 124 | 5 | $5,881 | 1240 | 50 |
| Original Chicken Crispers | $10.69 | 123 | 6 | $5,912 | 1320 | 61 |
| Ultimate Bacon Burger | $11.59 | 122 | 5 | $6,000 | 1410 | 57 |
| Signature Boneless Wings – Fiery Pepper | $9.89 | 117 | 5 | $6,224 | 1160 | 50 |
| Loaded Baked Potato – Bowl | $4.49 | 116 | 4 | $6,303 | 520 | 19 |
| Signature Boneless Wings – Honey Chipotle | $9.89 | 115 | 5 | $6,333 | 1140 | 48 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | $9.69 | 112 | 5 | $6,490 | 1090 | 52 |
| Cheesecake | $6.49 | 112 | 2 | $6,490 | 730 | 11 |
| Signature Boneless Wings- Buffalo | $9.89 | 110 | 5 | $6,624 | 1090 | 49 |
| Grilled Smoked Chicken Burrito | $8.99 | 110 | 7 | $6,629 | 990 | 63 |
| Ranchero Chicken Tacos | $9.99 | 108 | 7 | $6,753 | 1080 | 67 |
| Smothered Prime Rib Burrito | $11.59 | 104 | 6 | $6,992 | 1210 | 64 |
| Boneless Buffalo Chicken Salad | $10.19 | 100 | 5 | $7,293 | 1020 | 50 |
| Margherita Flatbread Salad with Chicken | $10.91 | 100 | 6 | $7,307 | 1090 | 61 |
| Chicken Enchilada Soup – Bowl | $4.49 | 98 | 5 | $7,449 | 440 | 22 |
| Signature Wings – Fiery Pepper | $9.99 | 96 | 6 | $7,597 | 960 | 64 |
| Cajun Chicken Pasta | $12.59 | 95 | 5 | $7,659 | 1200 | 68 |
| Margarita Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl | $9.99 | 95 | 6 | $7,677 | 950 | 61 |
| Signature Wings – Honey Chipotle | $9.99 | 94 | 6 | $7,758 | 940 | 62 |
| Margherita Flatbread Salad with Shrimp | $10.79 | 94 | 4 | $7,799 | 1010 | 44 |
| Spicy Shrimp Tacos | $11.59 | 93 | 4 | $7,834 | 1080 | 41 |
| Southwestern Eggrolls | $8.69 | 92 | 3 | $7,930 | 800 | 28 |
| Chipotle Chicken Bowl | $9.99 | 90 | 6 | $8,103 | 900 | 63 |
| Prime Rib Tacos | $11.59 | 88 | 5 | $8,295 | 1020 | 54 |
| Santa Fe Crisper Salad | $10.69 | 88 | 3 | $8,302 | 940 | 33 |
| Terlingua Chili – Bowl | $5.29 | 87 | 5 | $8,395 | 460 | 28 |
| Signature Wings – Buffalo | $9.99 | 85 | 6 | $8,580 | 850 | 62 |
| Texas Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs – 1/2 Rack | $11.39 | 84 | 4 | $8,661 | 960 | 44 |
| Cajun Shrimp Pasta | $13.39 | 84 | 4 | $8,727 | 1120 | 50 |
| Clam Chowder – Bowl | $4.49 | 82 | 3 | $8,859 | 370 | 12 |
| Loaded Baked Potato Soup – Cup | $3.19 | 82 | 3 | $8,957 | 260 | 10 |
| Texas Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs | $18.79 | 80 | 5 | $9,084 | 1510 | 85 |
| House BBQ Baby Bacon Ribs – 1/2 Rack | $11.39 | 76 | 4 | $9,557 | 870 | 43 |
| Original BBQ Baby Back Ribs – 1/2 Rack | $11.39 | 76 | 4 | $9,668 | 860 | 43 |
| Honey-Chipotle Baby Back Ribs – 1/2 Rack | $11.39 | 76 | 4 | $9,668 | 860 | 42 |
| Prime Rib Fresh Mex Bowl | $11.59 | 74 | 4 | $9,838 | 860 | 41 |
| House BBQ Baby Back Ribs | $18.79 | 74 | 5 | $9,868 | 1390 | 85 |
| Honey-Chipotle Ribs | $18.79 | 73 | 4 | $9,940 | 1380 | 83 |
| Original Ribs | $18.79 | 73 | 4 | $10,012 | 1370 | 84 |
| Chicken Enchilada Soup – Cup | $3.19 | 69 | 3 | $10,585 | 220 | 11 |
| Caribbean Salad with Grilled Chicken | $11.19 | 63 | 3 | $11,505 | 710 | 35 |
| Terlingua Chili – Cup | $3.69 | 62 | 4 | $11,712 | 230 | 14 |
| Clam Chowder – Cup | $3.19 | 60 | 2 | $12,256 | 190 | 6 |
| Santa Fe Chicken Salad | $10.69 | 59 | 3 | $12,387 | 630 | 37 |
| Classic Ribeye | $18.19 | 58 | 4 | $12,646 | 1050 | 81 |
| Classic Sirloin – 6oz | $11.99 | 57 | 4 | $12,872 | 680 | 48 |
| Smoked Wings | $9.99 | 56 | 6 | $13,023 | 560 | 55 |
| 6 oz. Honey-Chipotle Shrimp & Sirloin | $14.49 | 55 | 4 | $13,389 | 790 | 60 |
| Caribbean Salad with Seared Shrimp | $11.79 | 53 | 1 | $13,882 | 620 | 17 |
| Margarita Grilled Chicken | $11.89 | 51 | 5 | $14,229 | 610 | 56 |
| Southwest Chicken Soup – Bowl | $4.49 | 51 | 2 | $14,251 | 230 | 9 |
| Classic Sirloin – 10oz | $16.99 | 48 | 4 | $15,125 | 820 | 68 |
| Mango-Chile Chicken | $10.59 | 48 | 4 | $15,158 | 510 | 38 |
| 10 oz. Honey-Chipotle Shrimp & Sirloin | $19.49 | 48 | 4 | $15,299 | 930 | 85 |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | $9.79 | 45 | 4 | $16,243 | 440 | 38 |
| Ancho Salmon | $14.99 | 39 | 3 | $18,547 | 590 | 48 |
| House Salad without dressing | $3.99 | 38 | 2 | $19,418 | 150 | 7 |
| Spicy Chile Chicken | $11.69 | 36 | 3 | $20,318 | 420 | 38 |
| Southwest Chicken Soup – Cup | $3.19 | 34 | 1 | $21,170 | 110 | 4 |
| 6 oz. Classic Sirloin with Grilled Avocado | $12.49 | 34 | 3 | $21,709 | 420 | 39 |
| 6 oz. Classic Sirloin with Grilled Avocado | $12.49 | 34 | 3 | $21,709 | 420 | 39 |
| Fresco Salad | $3.99 | 33 | 1 | $22,405 | 130 | 3 |
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Chili’s Is a Break from Eating at Home, But It Is STILL Expensive
Previous articles have shown fast food menu items offering much higher calories per dollar than what Chili’s offers. The maximum 268 calories per dollar on Chili’s menu does not come close to competing with fast food. This also can’t compete with eating at home for $1,000/year.
So the next time you’re thinking about going to Chili’s and grabbing the 2 for 1 Presidente Margaritas, keep your budget in mind.
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Pizza is a go-to when it comes to almost any social event.
Birthday parties, Superbowl parties, even weddings (yes, I have actually been to a wedding where they served pizza as their main dish)! The question is: What is your most Efficient Pizza?
Best Pizza Per Dollar
New functionality! Click on a unit to sort| Menu Item | Before Tax Price | Calories Per Dollar | Protein Per Dollar | Cost If Eaten All Year | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Caesars Large Pepperoni | $5.00 | 448 | 21 | $1,629 | 2240 | 104 |
| Little Caesars Large Cheese | $5.00 | 400 | 19 | $1,825 | 2000 | 96 |
| Little Caesars Large Meat Lovers | $8.00 | 340 | 15 | $2,147 | 2720 | 120 |
| Jets Pizza Large Cheese | $12.49 | 248 | 11 | $2,941 | 3100 | 140 |
| Little Caesars Large Veggie | $8.99 | 240 | 12 | $3,038 | 2160 | 104 |
| Jets Pizza Large Pepperoni | $14.28 | 238 | 11 | $3,066 | 3400 | 150 |
| Jets Pizza Large Meat Lovers | $17.00 | 224 | 11 | $3,266 | 3800 | 180 |
| Hungry Howies Large Cheese | $9.00 | 222 | 11 | $3,285 | 2000 | 100 |
| Jets Pizza Small Cheese | $8.49 | 198 | 15 | $3,689 | 1680 | 130 |
| Hungry Howies Large Pepperoni | $10.79 | 195 | 9 | $3,751 | 2100 | 100 |
| Hungry Howies Large Meat Lovers | $15.00 | 193 | 9 | $3,776 | 2900 | 140 |
| Dominos Large Cheese | $12.00 | 193 | 10 | $3,776 | 2320 | 120 |
| Hungry Howies Small Cheese | $5.00 | 192 | 9 | $3,802 | 960 | 46 |
| Dominos Large Meat Lovers | $16.00 | 185 | 7 | $3,946 | 2960 | 111 |
| Jets Pizza Small Pepperoni | $9.88 | 182 | 13 | $4,007 | 1800 | 130 |
| Dominos Large Pepperoni | $13.50 | 178 | 7 | $4,106 | 2400 | 96 |
| Jets Pizza Large Veggie | $17.00 | 176 | 7 | $4,137 | 3000 | 120 |
| Dominos Small Cheese | $7.00 | 171 | 8 | $4,258 | 1200 | 54 |
| Papa John’s Large Pepperoni | $15.74 | 163 | 5 | $4,488 | 2560 | 80 |
| Hungry Howies Small Pepperoni | $6.29 | 162 | 8 | $4,502 | 1020 | 48 |
| Papa John’s Large Meat Lovers | $18.99 | 160 | 6 | $4,560 | 3040 | 120 |
| Buddy’s Large Pepperoni | $16.99 | 159 | 6 | $4,600 | 2696 | 104 |
| Buddy’s Large Cheese | $15.49 | 158 | 5 | $4,634 | 2440 | 80 |
| Dominos Small Pepperoni | $8.00 | 158 | 6 | $4,635 | 1260 | 48 |
| Dominos Large Veggie | $16.00 | 155 | 8 | $4,710 | 2480 | 128 |
| Papa John’s Large Cheese | $13.99 | 154 | 6 | $4,728 | 2160 | 80 |
| Hungry Howies Large Veggie | $16.00 | 144 | 13 | $5,078 | 2300 | 210 |
| Buddy’s Large Meat Lovers | $21.49 | 135 | 6 | $5,402 | 2904 | 120 |
| Buddy’s Small Cheese | $9.49 | 129 | 4 | $5,678 | 1220 | 40 |
| Buddy’s Small Pepperoni | $10.49 | 129 | 6 | $5,681 | 1348 | 64 |
| Papa John’s Small Pepperoni | $9.99 | 126 | 6 | $5,788 | 1260 | 60 |
| Papa John’s Small Cheese | $8.99 | 120 | 3 | $6,077 | 1080 | 30 |
| Papa John’s Large Veggie | $18.99 | 118 | 4 | $6,189 | 2240 | 80 |
| Buddy’s Large Veggie | $21.49 | 113 | 4 | $6,472 | 2424 | 88 |
As we’ve known from our original Calorie Per Dollar List The Little Caesar’s 5 Dollar Pizza is your highest Calorie Per Dollar and Protein Per Dollar on the list. It should be noted, this food is 2 times more cost effective than any other pizza place. That’s impressive. However, this still costs about 2x more than we spend on food.
Efficiency- Michael: Tastiest Takeaways
I personally cannot handle Little Caesar’s anymore, I had it on Tuesday Nights too many times during my childhood. Apparently my sister having dance class was an excuse to buy those calories 😛
I was shocked to see Jet’s Large Cheese so high on the list, while we don’t eat much pizza, Jets actually tastes okay (IMO) and scored really well.
Honorable mention to Hungry Howies which averages around third place.
The difference in prices get drastic quickly too. Papa Johns and Domino’s costs almost 50% more. At that point I would go to a local favorite, Buddy’s Pizza for nearly the same price point.
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Takeaways
- Beefy 5 Layer Burrito – Is no longer the highest Calorie Per Dollar item at Taco Bell
- The highest protein per dollar item is the Sausage Flatbread Quesadilla
- the highest calorie per dollar item is the Beefy Fritos Burrito at 440 calories per dollar.
- Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla– High protein per dollar but low in calories.
| Menu Item | Before Tax Price | Calories Per Dollar | Protein Per Dollar | Cost If Eaten All Year | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beefy Fritos Burrito | $1.00 | 430 | 13.0 | 1698 | 430 | 13 |
| Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito | $1.00 | 420 | 11.0 | 1738 | 420 | 11 |
| Grilled Breakfast Burrito | $1.00 | 340 | 11.0 | 2147 | 340 | 11 |
| Grilled Breakfast Burrito Fiesta Potato | $1.00 | 340 | 10.0 | 2147 | 340 | 10 |
| Sausage Flatbread Quesadilla | $1.00 | 330 | 14.0 | 2212 | 330 | 14 |
| Triple Layer Nachos | $1.00 | 320 | 7.0 | 2281 | 320 | 7 |
| Bean Burrito | $1.19 | 311 | 11.8 | 2348 | 370 | 14 |
| Beefy 5 Layer Burrito | $1.69 | 296 | 11.2 | 2467 | 500 | 19 |
| Caramel Apple Empanada | $1.00 | 280 | 3.0 | 2607 | 280 | 3 |
| Cheesy Burrito | $1.79 | 274 | 12.8 | 2667 | 490 | 23 |
| Breakfast Crunchwrap | $2.49 | 269 | 8.4 | 2713 | 670 | 21 |
| Loaded Potato Griller | $1.59 | 258 | 7.5 | 2831 | 410 | 12 |
| Quesarito | $2.49 | 257 | 8.4 | 2840 | 640 | 21 |
| Breakfast Soft Taco | $1.00 | 240 | 11.0 | 3042 | 240 | 11 |
| Beefy Nacho Griller | $1.59 | 233 | 7.5 | 3137 | 370 | 12 |
| Breakfast Quesadilla | $1.99 | 231 | 9.5 | 3158 | 460 | 19 |
| Spicy Potato Soft Taco | $1.00 | 230 | 5.0 | 3174 | 230 | 5 |
| Nachos Bellgrande | $3.29 | 228 | 5.8 | 3202 | 750 | 19 |
| Breakfast Crunchwrap California | $2.79 | 226 | 7.5 | 3233 | 630 | 21 |
| Chipotle Chicken Loaded Griller | $1.59 | 214 | 8.8 | 3414 | 340 | 14 |
| Shredded Chicken Burrito | $1.89 | 212 | 8.5 | 3449 | 400 | 16 |
| Beef Mini Quesadilla | $1.00 | 210 | 9.0 | 3476 | 210 | 9 |
| Spicy Tostada | $1.00 | 210 | 6.0 | 3476 | 210 | 6 |
| XXL Grilled Stuft Burrito-Beef | $4.19 | 205 | 7.6 | 3557 | 860 | 32 |
| Grande Scambler | $3.29 | 191 | 7.3 | 3812 | 630 | 24 |
| Cinnabon Delights 12 pack | $4.89 | 190 | 1.8 | 3838 | 930 | 9 |
| Cheese Quesadilla | $2.49 | 185 | 7.6 | 3952 | 460 | 19 |
| Combo Burrito | $2.49 | 181 | 8.4 | 4039 | 450 | 21 |
| Cheesy Roll Up | $1.00 | 180 | 9.0 | 4056 | 180 | 9 |
| Mini Skillet Bowl | $1.00 | 180 | 5.0 | 4056 | 180 | 5 |
| Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla | $1.00 | 180 | 12.0 | 4056 | 180 | 12 |
| Cheesy Potato Burrito | $2.69 | 178 | 6.7 | 4091 | 480 | 18 |
| Nacho Supreme | $2.49 | 177 | 5.2 | 4131 | 440 | 13 |
| Black Bean Burrito | $2.19 | 174 | 6.4 | 4207 | 380 | 14 |
| Cinnabon Delights 4 pack | $1.79 | 173 | 1.7 | 4215 | 310 | 3 |
| Cheesy Gordita Crunch | $2.89 | 173 | 6.9 | 4219 | 500 | 20 |
| Cheesy Gordita Crunch | $2.89 | 173 | 6.9 | 4219 | 500 | 20 |
| Doubledilla- Steak w/ chips and salsa | $4.99 | 170 | 8.0 | 4286 | 850 | 40 |
| Cinnamon Twists | $1.00 | 170 | 1.0 | 4294 | 170 | 1 |
| Double Decker Taco | $1.89 | 169 | 7.4 | 4312 | 320 | 14 |
| Doubledilla- Chicken w/ chips and salsa | $4.99 | 168 | 8.2 | 4337 | 840 | 41 |
| Chips & Salsa | $1.49 | 168 | 2.0 | 4351 | 250 | 3 |
| Crunchwrap Supreme | $3.19 | 166 | 5.0 | 4394 | 530 | 16 |
| Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes | $1.39 | 165 | 2.2 | 4412 | 230 | 3 |
| Smothered Burrito-Beef | $4.19 | 165 | 6.7 | 4433 | 690 | 28 |
| Mexican Pizza | $3.39 | 162 | 6.2 | 4499 | 550 | 21 |
| Hash Brown | $1.00 | 160 | 1.0 | 4563 | 160 | 1 |
| Cinnabon Delights 2 Pack | $1.00 | 160 | 2.0 | 4563 | 160 | 2 |
| Quesadilla-Chicken | $3.19 | 160 | 8.5 | 4566 | 510 | 27 |
| Double Decker Taco Supreme | $2.19 | 155 | 6.4 | 4702 | 340 | 14 |
| Chips & Guacamole | $1.49 | 154 | 2.0 | 4729 | 230 | 3 |
| 7-Layer Burrito | $2.79 | 154 | 5.0 | 4737 | 430 | 14 |
| Soft Taco | $1.19 | 151 | 7.6 | 4826 | 180 | 9 |
| Chips & Cheese | $1.49 | 148 | 2.0 | 4944 | 220 | 3 |
| Pintos N Cheese | $1.29 | 147 | 7.8 | 4956 | 190 | 10 |
| Naked Chicken Chalupa | $2.99 | 147 | 6.7 | 4961 | 440 | 20 |
| Fiesta Taco Salad-Beef | $5.19 | 146 | 5.2 | 4985 | 760 | 27 |
| Crunchy Taco | $1.19 | 143 | 6.7 | 5110 | 170 | 8 |
| Burrito Supreme | $2.99 | 134 | 5.7 | 5457 | 400 | 17 |
| Soft Taco Supreme | $1.59 | 132 | 6.3 | 5527 | 210 | 10 |
| Chalupa Supreme | $2.79 | 129 | 4.7 | 5658 | 360 | 13 |
| Gordita Supreme | $2.19 | 128 | 5.9 | 5710 | 280 | 13 |
| Power Menu Burrito-Steak | $3.79 | 121 | 6.6 | 6015 | 460 | 25 |
| Black beans and rice | $1.49 | 121 | 4.0 | 6043 | 180 | 6 |
| Crunchy Taco Surpreme | $1.59 | 119 | 5.0 | 6109 | 190 | 8 |
| Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos | $1.49 | 114 | 5.4 | 6398 | 170 | 8 |
| Fiery Doritos Locos Tacos | $1.49 | 114 | 5.4 | 6398 | 170 | 8 |
| Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos | $1.49 | 114 | 5.4 | 6398 | 170 | 8 |
| Chips & Pico De Gallo | $1.49 | 114 | 1.3 | 6398 | 170 | 2 |
| Power Menu Burrito- Veggie | $3.79 | 113 | 3.7 | 6434 | 430 | 14 |
| Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos Surpreme | $1.89 | 101 | 4.8 | 7262 | 190 | 9 |
| Fiery Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme | $1.89 | 101 | 4.8 | 7262 | 190 | 9 |
| Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme | $1.89 | 101 | 4.2 | 7262 | 190 | 8 |
| Meximelt | $2.49 | 100 | 5.6 | 7271 | 250 | 14 |
| Power Menu Bowl | $4.99 | 96 | 5.6 | 7589 | 480 | 28 |
| Power Menu Bowl- Veggie | $4.99 | 92 | 3.2 | 7919 | 460 | 16 |
| Chicken Soft Taco | $1.79 | 89 | 6.7 | 8167 | 160 | 12 |
| Grilled Steak Soft Taco | $2.49 | 80 | 4.8 | 9089 | 200 | 12 |
| Airheads Blue Rasberry freeze | $2.19 | 78 | 0.0 | 9404 | 170 | 0 |
| Premium Latin Rice | $1.49 | 67 | 1.3 | 10877 | 100 | 2 |
| Black Beans | $1.49 | 54 | 2.7 | 13596 | 80 | 4 |
Taco Bell Is Expensive
Despite having a 400 Calorie Per Dollar item, thats still almost 2x more than we spend on homecooked food. Most menu items were around 150-250 calories per dollar, 4x more expensive than eating at home.
A year eating at home eating Efficiently costs around $1,000/person- Eating at Taco Bell, $4,000 a year.
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