Highest Protein Items at Arby's (September 2026)
Arby's roast beef sandwiches pack the most protein. The Half Pound Beef 'n Cheddar has 49 g, and the Double Roast Beef has 38 g for 510 calories. Numbers come from Arby's September 2026 nutrition guide.
Top picks
Best overall protein pick
Half Pound Beef 'n Cheddar
49 g protein · 740 cal · 6.6 g per 100 cal
Best low-calorie pick
Steak Nuggets (9)
36 g protein · 240 cal · 15 g per 100 cal
Best GLP-1-friendly pick
Ham & Swiss Melt
26 g protein · 380 cal · 6.8 g per 100 cal
All Arby's items by protein
Sorted by protein per 100 calories. Tap a column to sort.
| Steak Nuggets (9)snack | 36 | 240 | 15 | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Pound Roast Beefsandwich | 48 | 610 | 7.9 | 2 |
| Double Roast Beefsandwich | 38 | 510 | 7.5 | 2 |
| Ham & Swiss Meltsandwich | 26 | 380 | 6.8 | 2 |
| Half Pound Beef 'n Cheddarsandwich | 49 | 740 | 6.6 | 2 |
| Classic Roast Beefsandwich | 23 | 360 | 6.4 | 2 |
| Classic French Dip & Swiss/Au Jussandwich | 34 | 530 | 6.4 | 2 |
| Chicken Tenders (5)chicken | 39 | 610 | 6.4 | 3 |
| Double Beef 'n Cheddarsandwich | 39 | 630 | 6.2 | 2 |
| Turkey Ranch & Bacon Sandwichsandwich | 46 | 800 | 5.8 | 5 |
| Ham, Egg & Cheese Sourdoughbreakfast | 26 | 460 | 5.7 | 2 |
| Angus Cheesesteaksandwich | 38 | 690 | 5.5 | 4 |
| Reubensandwich | 37 | 680 | 5.4 | 4 |
| Chicken Bacon Swisssandwich | 35 | 650 | 5.4 | 4 |
| Steak 'n Mac Bowlbowl | 37 | 680 | 5.4 | 3 |
| Classic Beef 'n Cheddarsandwich | 23 | 450 | 5.1 | 2 |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sourdoughbreakfast | 24 | 630 | 3.8 | 2 |
| Greek Gyrosandwich | 23 | 700 | 3.3 | 4 |
| Curly Fries (Medium)side | 5 | 410 | 1.2 | 5 |
“—” means the source doesn’t list that number. Items without protein or calories are never ranked.
Best orders by goal
Muscle gain
The most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.
- Half Pound Beef 'n Cheddar
49 g protein · 740 cal · 6.6 g per 100 cal - Half Pound Roast Beef
48 g protein · 610 cal · 7.9 g per 100 cal - Turkey Ranch & Bacon Sandwich
46 g protein · 800 cal · 5.8 g per 100 cal - Chicken Tenders (5)
39 g protein · 610 cal · 6.4 g per 100 cal - Double Beef 'n Cheddar
39 g protein · 630 cal · 6.2 g per 100 cal
Fat loss
Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.
- Steak Nuggets (9)
36 g protein · 240 cal · 15 g per 100 cal - Double Roast Beef
38 g protein · 510 cal · 7.5 g per 100 cal - Ham & Swiss Melt
26 g protein · 380 cal · 6.8 g per 100 cal - Classic French Dip & Swiss/Au Jus
34 g protein · 530 cal · 6.4 g per 100 cal - Classic Roast Beef
23 g protein · 360 cal · 6.4 g per 100 cal
GLP-1 friendly
Smaller portions with at least 20 g protein, 10 g sugar or less, and no more than 35% of calories from fat. Higher fiber ranks higher.
- Ham & Swiss Melt
26 g protein · 380 cal · 6.8 g per 100 cal - Classic Roast Beef
23 g protein · 360 cal · 6.4 g per 100 cal
Under 500 calories
The highest-protein orders (15 g or more) that stay under 500 calories.
- Steak Nuggets (9)
36 g protein · 240 cal · 15 g per 100 cal - Ham & Swiss Melt
26 g protein · 380 cal · 6.8 g per 100 cal - Ham, Egg & Cheese Sourdough
26 g protein · 460 cal · 5.7 g per 100 cal - Classic Roast Beef
23 g protein · 360 cal · 6.4 g per 100 cal - Classic Beef 'n Cheddar
23 g protein · 450 cal · 5.1 g per 100 cal
Build a 40g+ protein meal at Arby's
Simple ways to order for more protein.
Chicken Tenders (5)39 g protein · 610 cal
How to order: Buffalo Dipping Sauce adds only 10 calories.
Double Roast Beef38 g protein · 510 cal
How to order: Double Roast Beef has 38 g of protein for 510 calories. The Half Pound Beef 'n Cheddar has 49 g for 740 calories.
Ham, Egg & Cheese Sourdough26 g protein · 460 cal
How to order: The sourdough version has more protein than the croissant (26 g vs 21 g).
Classic Beef 'n Cheddar23 g protein · 450 cal
How to order: Swap to Double Beef 'n Cheddar for 39 g of protein at 630 calories.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest protein item at Arby's?
Half Pound Beef 'n Cheddar has the most protein on our list, with 49 g of protein and 740 calories.
What is the best low-calorie, high-protein option at Arby's?
Steak Nuggets (9) gives you 36 g of protein for 240 calories. That’s 15 g of protein per 100 calories.
Does Arby's have a high-protein or GLP-1 menu?
Arby's doesn’t have a labeled GLP-1 or high-protein menu that we know of. Our GLP-1-friendly picks on this page show smaller orders with more protein and less sugar.
How can I get 40 grams of protein at Arby's?
Start with Chicken Tenders (5) (39 g protein). Buffalo Dipping Sauce adds only 10 calories. Add a high-protein side to pass 40 g.
Where does this Arby's nutrition info come from?
We use Arby's’s official nutrition information only, and last checked it on September 24, 2026. We compared 19 menu items. Menus change, so check the official source before you order if you need exact numbers.
Source
Nutrition data from Arby's’s official nutrition information, checked September 24, 2026.
Last updated September 24, 2026. How we check our data.
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