Arby's under 300 calories: 14 orders, ranked
Of the 73 single orders we track at Arby's, 14 come in at or under 300 calories — 19%. 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). 7 entrées fit under 300; 26 do not.
Source: Arby's nutrition guide (official) · Data refreshed
- 14 orders under 300
- 36g most protein in one item
- 36g protein in a full meal
- 26 entrées over 300
As of October 2026, 14 of the 73 Arby's single orders we track come in at or under 300 calories, and the most protein in a complete Arby's meal under 300 is 36 g (A 9-piece Steak Nuggets and a medium Brewed Unsweet Tea).
Three complete Arby's meals under 300 calories
Under 300, the most-protein meal is built on the Steak Nuggets (9) (240 cal), which leaves 60 calories for its sides and drink. One meal-sized entrée, up to two different sides and a drink — the MinMax app's meal and the best under the cap, drink included (water only where no published drink fits; the lightest meal takes a zero-calorie drink, or water).
Most protein
- Steak Nuggets (9)240 cal · 36g
- Brewed Unsweet Tea (Medium)0 cal · 0g
240 of 300 cal · 36 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A 9-piece Steak Nuggets and a medium Brewed Unsweet Tea — 240 cal, 36 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Arby's →Most filling
- Steak Nuggets (9)240 cal · 36g
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (Large)0 cal · 0g
240 of 300 cal · 36 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A 9-piece Steak Nuggets and a large Coca-Cola Zero Sugar — 240 cal, 36 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Arby's →Lightest
- Steak Nuggets (5)140 cal · 20g
- Brewed Unsweet Tea (Medium)0 cal · 0g
140 of 300 cal · 20 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A 5-piece Steak Nuggets and a medium Brewed Unsweet Tea — 140 cal, 20 g protein.”
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Every Arby's order under 300 calories, ranked by protein
Single orders only — no desserts, kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 300 is 235 calories and 7 of the 14 are entrées. Figures as Arby's published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).
| # | Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steak Nuggets (9) | 240 | 36g | 15.0g |
| 2 | Steak Nuggets (5) | 140 | 20g | 14.3g |
| 3 | Chicken Tenders (2) | 160 | 13g | 8.1g |
| 4 | Ham Slider | 170 | 11g | 6.5g |
| 5 | Roast Beef Slider | 180 | 11g | 6.1g |
| 6 | Chicken Slider | 230 | 11g | 4.8g |
| 7 | Mozzarella Sticks (2) | 240 | 10g | 4.2g |
| 8 | Buffalo Chicken Slider | 260 | 10g | 3.8g |
| 9 | Jalapeno Bites (5) | 290 | 5g | 1.7g |
| 10 | Crinkle Fries (Small) | 250 | 3g | 1.2g |
| 11 | Curly Fries (Small) | 250 | 3g | 1.2g |
| 12 | Classic Shirley Temple (Small) | 120 | 0g | 0.0g |
| 13 | Classic Shirley Temple (Medium) | 170 | 0g | 0.0g |
| 14 | Classic Shirley Temple (Large) | 250 | 0g | 0.0g |
What 300 calories buys at Arby's
The 8 lightest orders under 300: Classic Shirley Temple (Small) (120), Steak Nuggets (5) (140), Chicken Tenders (2) (160), Classic Shirley Temple (Medium) (170), Ham Slider (170), Roast Beef Slider (180), Chicken Slider (230) and Mozzarella Sticks (2) (240).
What doesn't fit under 300
26 of 33 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), Classic Roast Beef (360), Chicken Tenders (3) (370), Ham & Swiss Melt (380) and Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap (380).
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Under 300 calories at other chains
The same cap at 3 Subs & sandwiches chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 300 calories.