Arby's under 500 calories: 44 orders, ranked
Of the 73 single orders we track at Arby's, 44 come in at or under 500 calories — 60%. 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). 15 entrées fit under 500; 18 do not.
Source: Arby's nutrition guide (official) · Data refreshed
- 44 orders under 500
- 36g most protein in one item
- 46g protein in a full meal
- 18 entrées over 500
As of October 2026, 44 of the 73 Arby's single orders we track come in at or under 500 calories, and the most protein in a complete Arby's meal under 500 is 46 g (A 9-piece Steak Nuggets, 2 Mozzarella Sticks, and a medium Brewed Unsweet Tea).
Three complete Arby's meals under 500 calories
Under 500, the most-protein meal is built on the Steak Nuggets (9) (240 cal), which leaves 260 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). The lightest meal is unchanged from under 400; the others use the extra 100 calories.
Most protein
- Steak Nuggets (9)240 cal · 36g
- Mozzarella Sticks (2)240 cal · 10g
- Brewed Unsweet Tea (Medium)0 cal · 0g
480 of 500 cal · 46 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A 9-piece Steak Nuggets, 2 Mozzarella Sticks, and a medium Brewed Unsweet Tea — 480 cal, 46 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Arby's →Most filling
- Steak Nuggets (9)240 cal · 36g
- Mozzarella Sticks (2)240 cal · 10g
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (Large)0 cal · 0g
480 of 500 cal · 46 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A 9-piece Steak Nuggets, 2 Mozzarella Sticks, and a large Coca-Cola Zero Sugar — 480 cal, 46 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 500 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.”
Get it at the nearest Arby's →Build your own Arby's order under 500 calories → Swap any item, add a side, share the link.
Every Arby's order under 500 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 500 is 375 calories and 15 of the 44 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 | Ham & Swiss Melt | 380 | 26g | 6.8g |
| 3 | Ham, Egg & Cheese Sourdough | 460 | 26g | 5.7g |
| 4 | Classic Roast Beef | 360 | 23g | 6.4g |
| 5 | Chicken Tenders (3) | 370 | 23g | 6.2g |
| 6 | Super Roast Beef | 440 | 23g | 5.2g |
| 7 | Classic Beef 'n Cheddar | 450 | 23g | 5.1g |
| 8 | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sourdough | 470 | 23g | 4.9g |
| 9 | Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant | 410 | 21g | 5.1g |
| 10 | Ham, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 460 | 21g | 4.6g |
| 11 | Steak Nuggets (5) | 140 | 20g | 14.3g |
| 12 | Ham, Egg & Cheese Wrap | 400 | 20g | 5.0g |
| 13 | Mozzarella Sticks (4) | 440 | 19g | 4.3g |
| 14 | Arby's Melt | 330 | 18g | 5.5g |
| 15 | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wrap | 410 | 18g | 4.4g |
| 16 | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant | 430 | 18g | 4.2g |
| 17 | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 470 | 18g | 3.8g |
| 18 | Ham & Swiss Croissant | 340 | 17g | 5.0g |
| 19 | White Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese | 470 | 17g | 3.6g |
| 20 | Ranch Chicken Wrap | 400 | 16g | 4.0g |
| 21 | Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap | 380 | 15g | 3.9g |
| 22 | Sausage & Cheese Croissant | 490 | 15g | 3.1g |
| 23 | Bacon & Cheese Croissant | 330 | 14g | 4.2g |
| 24 | Chicken Tenders (2) | 160 | 13g | 8.1g |
| 25 | Ham Biscuit | 340 | 13g | 3.8g |
| 26 | Chicken Biscuit | 390 | 13g | 3.3g |
| 27 | Sausage Biscuit | 500 | 12g | 2.4g |
| 28 | Ham Slider | 170 | 11g | 6.5g |
| 29 | Roast Beef Slider | 180 | 11g | 6.1g |
| 30 | Chicken Slider | 230 | 11g | 4.8g |
| 31 | Mozzarella Sticks (2) | 240 | 10g | 4.2g |
| 32 | Buffalo Chicken Slider | 260 | 10g | 3.8g |
| 33 | Bacon Biscuit | 340 | 10g | 2.9g |
| 34 | Sausage Gravy Biscuit | 480 | 9g | 1.9g |
| 35 | Jalapeno Bites (8) | 470 | 8g | 1.7g |
| 36 | Jalapeno Bites (5) | 290 | 5g | 1.7g |
| 37 | Crinkle Fries (Medium) | 390 | 5g | 1.3g |
| 38 | Curly Fries (Medium) | 410 | 5g | 1.2g |
| 39 | Crinkle Fries (Small) | 250 | 3g | 1.2g |
| 40 | Curly Fries (Small) | 250 | 3g | 1.2g |
| 41 | Classic Shirley Temple (Small) | 120 | 0g | 0.0g |
| 42 | Classic Shirley Temple (Medium) | 170 | 0g | 0.0g |
| 43 | Classic Shirley Temple (Large) | 250 | 0g | 0.0g |
| 44 | Classic Shirley Temple (XL) | 330 | 0g | 0.0g |
What 500 calories buys at Arby's
Going from 400 to 500 calories adds 16 orders: Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wrap (410), Curly Fries (Medium) (410), Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant (410), Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant (430), Mozzarella Sticks (4) (440), Super Roast Beef (440), Classic Beef 'n Cheddar (450) and Ham, Egg & Cheese Biscuit (460) and 8 more.
What doesn't fit under 500
18 of 33 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) and Roast Beef Gyro (540).
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Under 500 calories at other chains
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