Arby's under 300 calories: 21 orders, ranked

Of the 98 Arby's items we track, 21 are single orders at or under 300 calories — 21% of the menu. The most protein in one item under 300 is the Steak Nuggets (9), 36 g for 240 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the Steak Nuggets (9) (36 g protein, 4 g fiber, 240 cal). 10 entrées fit under 300; 50 do not.

Source: Arby's nutrition guide (official) · Data refreshed September 14, 2026

• 21 orders under 300
• 36g most protein in one item
• 36g protein in a full meal
• 50 entrées over 300

As of September 2026, 21 of the 98 Arby's items we track fit under 300 calories, and the most protein in a complete Arby's meal under 300 is 36 g (Steak Nuggets (9) and a water).

Three complete Arby's meals under 300 calories

Under 300, the most-protein entrée — the Steak Nuggets (9), 240 cal — leaves 60 calories for a side. Entrée first, then a side, then a drink if there is room — the same greedy order the MinMax app uses (water unless a shake adds 10 g of protein).

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Every Arby's order under 300 calories, ranked by protein

Single orders only — no kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 300 is 210 calories and 10 of the 21 are entrées. Figures as Arby's published them (how we check them).

What 300 calories buys at Arby's

The 8 lightest orders under 300: Bacon- 3 half strips (70), Crispy Onions- 0.5 oz (70), Cheddar Cheese (Mild Slice)- 1 slice (80), Classic Shirley Temple – Small (120), Steak Nuggets (5) (140), Chicken Tenders (2) (160), Classic Shirley Temple – Medium (170) and Ham Slider (170).

What doesn't fit under 300

50 of 60 Arby's entrées are over 300 calories; the lightest of them, the Arby's Melt, misses by 30 calories at 330. With more room, see Arby's under 400. Closest misses: Arby's Melt (330), Bacon & Cheese Croissant (330), Classic Shirley Temple – XL (330), Bacon Biscuit (340) and Ham & Swiss Croissant (340).

More at Arby's

• Arby's calories & nutrition (all 98 items)
• Arby's under 400 calories (37 orders)
• Arby's under 500 calories (56 orders)
• Arby's under 600 calories (68 orders)
• High-protein Arby's orders (13 items)
• Arby's calorie calculator (build an order under your cap)

Under 300 calories at other chains

The same cap at 3 Subs & sandwiches chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 300 calories.

• Panera Bread under 300
• Jimmy John's under 300
• Firehouse Subs under 300