Arby’s Bourbon BBQ Brisket Sandwich: 701 Calories
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 701 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.
Calories and Nutritional Information
Nutritional information, including calories, is presented based on a single serving, which is measured as one sandwich with a serving weight of 234 grams. Reference to the percentage daily value is a measurement of how much a specific nutrient in the sandwich contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA).
Calories
A Bourbon BBQ Brisket sandwich has 701 calories.
The highest portion of calories are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates contribute about 22% of the total calories and the remaining calories are from 41 grams of protein.
- Fat: 305 calories
- Carbs: 132 calories
- Protein: 164 calories
- Total: 701 calories per serving
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Arby’s restaurant. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Fat
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
A %DV is useful to confirm whether the amount of a single nutrient in a serving is high. General guidance from the FDA states that a 20% daily value or greater is considered high.
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.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Bourbon BBQ Sandwich (234g)
CALORIES
701TOTAL FAT
34g(43%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
59g(21%DV)
PROTEIN
41g(82%DV)
| Saturated Fat | 13g (65%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 106mg (34%DV) |
| Sodium | 1620mg (70%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g (11%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 23g |
Provided for informational purposes only. %DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in Arby’s Bourbon Barbecue Brisket Sandwich with crispy onions.
Smoked Brisket Ingredients
Beef Brisket, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Black Pepper, Paprika, Red Pepper, Garlic Blend.
Brown Sugar Bacon Ingredients
Brown Sugar, Pork cured with: Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, and Sodium Nitrite.
Cheddar Cheese Ingredients
Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, and Annatto Color.
Crispy Onions Ingredients
The breading for the crispy onions is set in vegetable oil and the onions are cooked in vegetable oil. Here are the rest of the ingredients:
Onions, Wheat Flour, Vegetable 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 Ingredients
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, Natural Smoke Flavor, Spice, Caramel Color, Smoked Paprika, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Corn Syrup, Tamarind, and Celery Seed.
Brioche Bun Ingredients
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.
What is Sodium Erythorbate?
Sodium Erythorbate – one of the ingredients listed in Arby’s bacon – 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.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Arby’s
