Arby's under 500 calories: 56 orders, ranked

Of the 98 Arby's items we track, 56 are single orders at or under 500 calories — 57% of the menu. The most protein in one item under 500 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). 37 entrées fit under 500; 23 do not.

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

• 56 orders under 500
• 36g most protein in one item
• 46g protein in a full meal
• 23 entrées over 500

As of September 2026, 56 of the 98 Arby's items we track fit under 500 calories, and the most protein in a complete Arby's meal under 500 is 46 g (Steak Nuggets (9), Mozzarella Sticks (2), and a water).

Three complete Arby's meals under 500 calories

Under 500, the most-protein entrée — the Steak Nuggets (9), 240 cal — leaves 260 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). The most filling and lightest meals are unchanged from under 400; the other uses the extra 100 calories.

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Every Arby's order under 500 calories, ranked by protein

Single orders only — no kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 500 is 360 calories and 37 of the 56 are entrées. Figures as Arby's published them (how we check them).

What 500 calories buys at Arby's

Going from 400 to 500 calories adds 19 orders: Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wrap (410), Curly Fries – Medium (410), Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant (410), Apple Turnover (430), Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant (430), Mozzarella Sticks (4) (440), Super Roast Beef (440) and Classic Beef 'n Cheddar (450) and 11 more.

What doesn't fit under 500

23 of 60 Arby's entrées are over 500 calories; the lightest of them, the Double Roast Beef, misses by 10 calories at 510. With more room, see Arby's under 600. Tighter budget: Arby's under 400. Closest misses: Double Roast Beef (510), Buffalo Chicken (530), Crispy Chicken (530), Roast Beef Gyro (540) and Sausage, Egg & Cheese Wrap (550).

More at Arby's

• Arby's calories & nutrition (all 98 items)
• Arby's under 300 calories (21 orders)
• Arby's under 400 calories (37 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 500 calories at other chains

The same cap at 3 Subs & sandwiches chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 500 calories.

• Panera Bread under 500
• Jersey Mike's under 500
• Jimmy John's under 500