Low-calorie items at Arby's
86 of the 114 items in Arby's nutrition information are under 500 calories at their first listed size. With at least 15 g of protein, the lightest serving is the Steak Nuggets (5 pieces), at 140 calories and 20 g of protein; 21 items meet that rule at 500 calories or less.
Calories here are for the standard recipe at the size shown. Sauces, dressings, cheese, drinks and sides ordered with an item add to it, and the smallest size of a drink or side is often far lighter than the medium most people order. 2,000 calories a day is the general figure the FDA uses for the Daily Values on nutrition labels.
Under 500 calories with at least 15 g of protein
Top 15 of 21
Single servings of 500 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, fewest calories first: the lightest items that are still a meal rather than a side or a sauce.
 Steak Nuggets5 pieces, 79 g | 140 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 440 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arby's Melt146 g | 330 | 18 | 39 | 12 | 940 |
| Ham & Swiss Croissant119 g | 340 | 17 | 29 | 17 | 910 |
 Classic Roast Beef154 g | 360 | 23 | 37 | 14 | 970 |
 Chicken Tenders3 pieces, 129 g | 370 | 23 | 28 | 18 | 1,190 |
 Ham & Swiss Melt167 g | 380 | 26 | 40 | 13 | 1,370 |
 Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap139 g | 380 | 15 | 34 | 21 | 990 |
| Ham, Egg & Cheese Wrap178 g | 400 | 20 | 31 | 21 | 1,390 |
 Ranch Chicken Wrap139 g | 400 | 16 | 32 | 23 | 1,000 |
| Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant162 g | 410 | 21 | 30 | 23 | 1,040 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wrap146 g | 410 | 18 | 29 | 24 | 1,330 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant132 g | 430 | 18 | 29 | 26 | 1,010 |
| Super Roast Beef210 g | 440 | 23 | 43 | 19 | 1,080 |
 Mozzarella Sticks4 pieces, 137 g | 440 | 19 | 37 | 23 | 1,410 |
 Classic Beef 'n Cheddar195 g | 450 | 23 | 45 | 20 | 1,280 |
Under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein
Top 10 of 14
Single servings under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein, fewest calories first; drinks, sauces and plain add-ons with less protein are left out.
 Bacon3 half strips · 14 g | 70 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamrock Farms Lowfat White Milk214 g | 90 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 105 |
| 1% Lowfat Milk8oz | 110 | 8 | 12 | 2.5 | 110 |
| Steak Nuggets5 pieces, 79 g | 140 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 440 |
| 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk8oz | 140 | 8 | 22 | 2.5 | 130 |
 Shamrock Farms Lowfat Chocolate Milk218 g | 150 | 7 | 26 | 2.5 | 170 |
 Chicken Tenders2 pieces, 67 g | 160 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 420 |
 Ham Slider77 g | 170 | 11 | 19 | 6 | 600 |
 Roast Beef Slider77 g | 180 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 520 |
 4" Sesame Seed Bun69 g | 210 | 7 | 36 | 3.5 | 340 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as Arby's publishes them; select a column to sort. Each item appears once, at its size that ranks highest. Catering and party sizes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and near-zero items such as salt and water are left out. Each item’s page has every size, the full nutrition facts and allergens.
Lowest in calories in each menu section
| Section | Item | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Time Offers | Horsey Ranch Dipping Sauce | 120 |
| Slow Roasted Beef | Arby's Sauce | 15 |
| Cheesesteaks | Angus Cheesesteak | 690 |
| Crispy Chicken | Buffalo Dipping Sauce | 10 |
| Crafted Sandwiches | Ham & Swiss Melt | 380 |
| Signature Sides | Ketchup | 10 |
| Shakes | Vanilla ShakeSmall | 480 |
| Value Menu | Ham Slider | 170 |
| Kids Menu | Buffalo Dipping Sauce | 10 |
| Drinks | Brewed Unsweet TeaLarge | 5 |
| Breakfast | Ketchup | 10 |
| Toppings | Cheddar Cheese Sauce | 25 |
| Optional/Regional | Arby's Melt | 330 |
Questions
What is the lowest-calorie meal at Arby's?
Counting only servings with at least 15 g of protein, so that sides, sauces and drinks are left out, it is the Steak Nuggets (5 pieces) at 140 calories, according to Arby's nutrition information.
How many Arby's items are under 500 calories?
86 of 114 at their first listed size, and 59 are under 300. Each menu section page has a calorie filter.
More from the Arby's menu
Full menuLow-calorie items at other chains: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wendy's, Chipotle, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panda Express, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KFC, Whataburger, Jack in the Box, Culver's.
Across all chains: Low-calorie fast food with protein (24 chains).
Sources
- 1 Arby's, Arby's Nutrition & Allergen Information (U.S.) Covers nutrition, allergens and menu · Effective as of August 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Arby's, Arby's U.S. Menu Items Without Gluten Covers diet · Effective as of March 2025 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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