Arby’s Bourbon BBQ Brisket Sandwich

Arby's Bourbon BBQ Brisket sandwich and list of nutrients.

This sandwich from Arby’s is packed with sliced beef brisket, brown sugar bacon, melted cheddar cheese and crispy fried onions. All the fixings are topped with a bourbon BBQ sauce and served on a toasted brioche bun.

Each brisket sandwich has 700 calories, 34 grams fat, 59 grams carbohydrates, and 41 grams protein.

Read this overview for a complete guide to the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients and allergens in Arby’s Bourbon BBQ Brisket sandwich. Don’t miss the section below on saturated fat.

The Bourbon BBQ Brisket Sandwich is a special menu item that may only be available in select locations and for a limited time.

Bourbon BBQ Brisket Sandwich Nutrition

Nutritional information, including calories, is presented based on a single serving, which is measured as one sandwich with a serving weight of 234 grams.

Daily Value

Daily value is a measure of how much a specific nutrient in the sandwich contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Use %DV to compare foods and balance choices throughout the day.

As shown in the chart below, Arby’s BBQ brisket sandwich is high in sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol.

Serving size: 1 Sandwich

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

65%

Cholesterol

34%

Sodium

70%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 700 calories in Arby’s Bourbon BBQ Brisket sandwich.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per sandwich:

  • 305 calories from fat
  • 130 calories from total carbs
  • 165 calories from protein

Over half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute about 22% of the total calories and the remaining calories are from 41 grams of protein.

Arby’s BBQ Brisket Sandwich

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
51%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
22%
CALORIES FROM Protein
27%

The summary of calories by nutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Arby’s restaurant.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per 1 Sandwich

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

700

%DV

Total Fat

34g

Saturated Fat

14g

Trans Fat

1g

Cholesterol

106mg

Sodium

1620mg

Carbohydrates

59g

Dietary Fiber

3g

11%

Total Sugars

23g

Protein

41g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Arby's Bourbon BBQ Brisket sandwich and list of nutrients.
  • One sandwich has 34g total fat and 1,620mg sodium

Fat and Sodium

One sandwich contains 34 grams of total fat. That is considered high. It has a 43% daily value.

Saturated Fat in BBQ Brisket Sandwich

The 13 grams of saturated fat in one serving delivers 117 calories, which is 65% of the daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). That is high. Significantly high.

According to the FDA, the human body makes all the saturated fat it needs. It’s not necessary to get saturated fat from foods.

Sodium

There are 1,620 milligrams of sodium per serving. That’s 70% of the recommended limit for an entire day.

Compare nutrition facts in Arby’s popular Double Roast Beef Sandwich to continue learning more about what’s in fast food. The more you learn, the easier it is to select the best options for your dietary needs.

Bourbon BBQ brisket sandwich with text list of ingredients.

Brisket Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens

Here is the list of ingredients in Arby’s Bourbon Barbecue Brisket Sandwich with crispy onions.

Ingredients

Smoked Brisket

Beef Brisket, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Black Pepper, Paprika, Red Pepper, Garlic Blend (salt, corn starch, and garlic powder)

Brown Sugar Bacon

Brown Sugar, Pork cured with: Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite

Cheddar Cheese

Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, and Annatto Color

Crispy Onion

The breading for the crispy onions is set in vegetable oil and the onions are cooked in vegetable oil. Ingredients: Onions, Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil (soybean oil and/or canola oil), Corn Starch, Annatto Extract (color), Dried Egg Whites, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Paprika Extract (color), Salt, Spices, Spice Extract, Sugar, Turmeric Extract (color), Water, Whey, Yellow Corn Flour

Bourbon BBQ Sauce

High Fructose Corn Syrup, Tomato Paste, Apple Cider Vinegar, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Brown Sugar, Bourbon, Sugar, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Natural Flavor, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Chili Powder (chili pepper, spices, salt, and garlic), Natural Smoke Flavor, Spice, Caramel Color, Smoked Paprika, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Corn Syrup, Tamarind, Celery Seed

Brioche Bun

Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dough Conditioner, Calcium Propionate, Egg Shade Color, Natural Butter Type Flavor, Shine Agent

  • Enriched Wheat Flour includes wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.
  • There are three separate dough conditioners listed in Arby’s ingredients for the brioche bun. Dough Conditioners are made with a combination of one or more of the following: wheat flour, wheat gluten, hydrolyzed wheat gluten, enzymes, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), wheat starch, salt, and monoglycerides.
  • Egg Shade Color is made with water, propylene gycol, FD&C Colors (Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Red No. 40), citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative), and propylparaben (preservative).
  • Natural Butter Type Flavor is made with dextrose, corn starch, silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent), and natural flavors.
  • Shine Agent includes water, pea protein, canola oil, dextrose, maltodextrins, and starch.

Sodium Erythorbate is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, a refined food-grade chemical similar to vitamin C.  It is synthesized from sugar.

This food additive is used as an antioxidant, preservative and color fixative.  It is most predominately used in processing meats, poultry, and soft drinks.

Allergens

The BBQ Brisket sandwich is made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, wheat. The brioche bun may also contain sesame.

Food may be cooked with the same equipment and/or in the same oil as other menu items that contain soy and fish.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Arby’s. BBQ sandwich image courtesy of Arby’s. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition reports.

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