Everyone knows that inflation has hit fast-food chains really hard and even though sticker shock is prevalent, there are still some good deals to be had if you look closely. Value menu items are usually the best place to start saving money, but EatThis,NotThat! has found 10 fast-food burgers that you can still get for under $5. Here’s their list along with nutritional info (prices may vary depending on your location):
- In-N-Out Double-Double Cheeseburger – In-N-Out is known for affordable prices with high-quality food and the Double-Double Cheeseburger goes for $3.95. You can even get a single cheeseburger for $2.80. (1 Order) 670 calories, 41 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 1440 mg sodium, 39 g carbs (3 g fiber, 10 g sugar), 37 g protein.
- Wendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger – this is a great value that was priced at $2.69 as of September 2023 and a Double Bacon Stack goes for $3.59. (1 Order) 370 calories, 23 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 650 mg sodium, 25 g carbs (1 g fiber, 5 g sugar), 18 g protein.
- Jack in the Box Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger – this burger can be found for as cheap as $3.19 but you can also get the Sourdough Jack for $4.69 and the Classic Buttery Jack for $4.79 according to Fast Food Menu Prices. (Cheeseburger 1 Order) 570 calories, 30 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 1310 mg sodium, 45 g carbs (3 g fiber, 8 g sugar), 30 g protein.
- Carl’s Jr. Double Cheeseburger – this burger goes for as little as $2.49 in some locations and you can get a Small Cheeseburger for an extra $1.79 and have change left over from your $ 5 bill. (1 Order) 380 calories, 12 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 750 mg sodium, 34 g carbs ( 1 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 19 g protein.
- Dairy Queen Signature Cheeseburger Stackburger – this double cheeseburger goes for $4.99 in some DQ locations. (Double) 570 calories, 34 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 1530 mg sodium, 38 g carbs (1 g fiber, 8 g sugar), 29 g protein.
- White Castle Sliders – these classic sliders come in original, French toast, veggie and chicken styles and cost as little as 77 cents in some locations. (Original Slider 1 Order) 150 calories, 60 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 420 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (1 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 6 g protein.
- McDonald’s Cheeseburger – McDonald’s has gotten some bad press lately over their really high prices but the classic cheeseburger and McDouble are still affordable. A cheeseburger is $1.88 and a McDouble goes for $2.60. (Cheeseburger 1 Order) 300 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 720 mg sodium, 32 g carbs (2 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 15 g protein.
- Burger King Bacon Double Cheeseburger – this burger goes for as little as $2.09 in some locations and if you exclude the bacon it costs $1.99. (1 Order) 440 calories, 24 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 970 mg sodium, 32 g carbs (1.4 g fiber, 7.7 g sugar), 27.1 g protein.
- Culver’s ButterBurger with Cheese – made with fresh meat and Wisconsin cheese, this burger can cost as little as $3.39 in some locations as of September 2023. (Single) 460 calories, 23 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 610 mg sodium, 39 g carbs (1 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 23 g protein.
- Checkers/Rally’s Double Fry Lover’s Burger – this burger goes for as low as $3.99 and the All American Cheeseburger is priced as low as $2.29. (Double 1 Order) 670 calories, 39 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 1780 mg sodium, 49 g carbs (3 g fiber, 9 g sugar), 28 g protein.
Source: EatThis,NotThat!