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Lowest calorie Arby's orders

The lightest mains, sides, sauces and drinks at Arby's, sorted by calories, with protein, carbs and fat for each.

Source: FatSecret: Arby's nutrition.

Arby's meals, added up

A lighter meal: 560 kcal

The most protein-dense main between 250 and 450 kcal, with the lightest side and a zero-calorie drink.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Ham & Swiss Melt38026 g40 g13 g
Seasoned Curly Fries (1 1/3 cup)1803 g22 g9 g
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar00 g0 g0 g
Total56029 g62 g22 g

Lightest mains

Sorted from lightest. The lightest main in the database is the Ham Slider at 170 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Ham Slider17011 g19 g6 g
Jalapeño Roast Beef Slider18010 g16 g7 g
Roast Beef Slider18011 g18 g7 g
Chicken Slider23011 g25 g9 g
Buffalo Chicken Slider26010 g26 g12 g
Classic Roast Beef36023 g37 g14 g
Ham & Swiss Melt38026 g40 g13 g
Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap38015 g34 g21 g
Ranch Chicken Wrap40016 g32 g23 g
Super Roast Beef44023 g43 g19 g
Classic Beef 'N Cheddar45023 g45 g20 g
Double Roast Beef51038 g38 g24 g

Most protein per calorie

Mains with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie. The Half Pound Roast Beef gives 48 g of protein for 610 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Half Pound Roast Beef61048 g38 g30 g
Double Roast Beef51038 g38 g24 g
Quarter Pound Pulled Pork Sandwich51037 g38 g24 g
Ham & Swiss Melt38026 g40 g13 g
Quarter Pound Brisket Sandwich (Spicy)52034 g62 g15 g
Quarter Pound Brisket Sandwich (Sweet)53034 g64 g15 g
Classic Roast Beef36023 g37 g14 g
Smokehouse Brisket59035 g48 g29 g

Lightest breakfast

Breakfast items from 340 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Bacon Biscuit34010 g36 g17 g
Ham Biscuit34013 g37 g16 g
Chicken Biscuit39013 g44 g18 g
Ham, Egg & Cheese Wrap40020 g31 g21 g
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wrap41018 g29 g24 g
Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant41021 g30 g23 g

Lightest sides

Swapping the side is often the easiest cut. The lightest side here is the Seasoned Curly Fries at 180 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Seasoned Curly Fries (1 1/3 cup)1803 g22 g9 g
Crinkle Fries - Kids2503 g32 g12 g
Crinkle Fries - Small2503 g32 g12 g
Curly Fries - Kids2503 g29 g13 g
Curly Fries - Small2503 g29 g13 g
Potato Cakes (2)2502 g23 g14 g

Sauces and dressings

Per serving. They range from 10 kcal (Buffalo Dipping Sauce) to 130 kcal (Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce).

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Buffalo Dipping Sauce100 g2 g1 g
Arby's Sauce150 g3 g0 g
Marinara Sauce201 g4 g0 g
Cheddar Cheese Sauce - 0.75 oz250 g2 g2 g
Cheddar Cheese Sauce501 g4 g3.5 g
Bronco Berry Sauce600 g15 g0 g
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce1300 g5 g13 g

Lightest drinks

Drinks from 0 kcal. The heaviest drink listed, the Jamocha Shake - Large, is 980 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar00 g0 g0 g
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar - No Ice (Medium)00 g0 g0 g
Diet Dr Pepper00 g0 g0 g
Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade - with 50% Ice Fill (Medium)50 g2 g0 g
Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade - No Ice (Small)80 g2 g0 g
Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade - with 50% Ice Fill (Large)80 g3 g0 g
Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade100 g2 g0 g
Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade - No Ice (Medium)100 g3 g0 g

Arby's calorie traps

  • Jamocha Shake - Large: 980 kcal. About 49% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
  • Chocolate Shake - Large: 970 kcal. About 48% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
  • Sausage Gravy Biscuit-Double: 960 kcal. About 48% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
  • Quarter Pound Brisket Bowl (Sweet): 870 kcal. About 44% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
  • Quarter Pound Brisket Bowl (Spicy): 860 kcal. About 43% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.

How to order low calorie at Arby's

  • Start with the lightest mains. The Ham Slider is 170 kcal, and the table above lists every main from there up.
  • For protein, pick by ratio. The Half Pound Roast Beef has 48 g of protein for 610 kcal. High-protein meals keep you full for longer on fewer calories.
  • Drink zero-calorie. The Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is 0 kcal; the Jamocha Shake - Large is 980.
  • Choose the sauce on purpose. Sauces and dressings run from 10 to 130 kcal per serving.
  • Know the heavy hitters. The Jamocha Shake - Large is 980 kcal on its own.

About these numbers

The figures come from the FatSecret nutrition database, which lists nutrition information for Arby's menu items. We checked them on September 24, 2026 and left out any entry whose calories do not add up from its protein, carbs and fat. Menus and recipes change, so check Arby's’s own nutrition information if a number matters to you.

How much should your meal be?

With a daily target of 1,800 kcal, three 500 kcal meals leave room for a 300 kcal snack. The calorie deficit calculator works out your own target, and the protein calculator shows how much protein to aim for.

Arby's calorie questions

What is the lowest calorie main at Arby's?

The Ham Slider, at 170 kcal with 11 g of protein, is the lightest main in the FatSecret database. Next are the Jalapeño Roast Beef Slider (180 kcal) and the Roast Beef Slider (180 kcal).

What is the best high-protein, low-calorie order at Arby's?

The Half Pound Roast Beef: 48 g of protein for 610 kcal. The Double Roast Beef is next with 38 g for 510 kcal.

What is the lowest calorie breakfast at Arby's?

The Bacon Biscuit, at 340 kcal with 10 g of protein.

What is the lowest calorie drink at Arby's?

The Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, at 0 kcal. Avoid the Jamocha Shake - Large if you are counting: it is 980 kcal.

What is the highest calorie item at Arby's?

The Jamocha Shake - Large, at 980 kcal, is the heaviest item in the FatSecret database for Arby's.

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