Arby’s Double Roast Beef Sandwich Calories & Nutrition
Arby’s Double Roast Beef Sandwich has 510 calories, 24 grams fat, 38 grams carbohydrates, and 38 grams protein.
This is your complete guide to the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients and allergens in the popular thin-sliced roast beef sandwich from Arby’s fast food restaurant.
Double Roast Beef Sandwich Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one sandwich with a net serving weight of 239 grams.
Serving Size 3
Calories
510% Daily Value
saturated fat
45%HIGH
sodium
70%HIGH
TOTAL sugars
5gLOW
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet
Reference to percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient in the sandwich contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA for general adult nutrition guidance).
Calories
In this section we break out the number of calories by macronutrient (fat, carbs, protein).
Arby’s Double sandwich has twice the amount of thinly sliced roast beef as the Classic Roast Beef Sandwich. However, total calories does not double because the sandwiches are served on the same size bun.
The following list summarizes the amount of the calories derived from each macronutrient (fat, carbs, and protein).
The greatest proportion of total calories in the roast beef sandwich is derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates and protein each contribute about 29% of the total calories.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
Calories in Classic and Half-Pound Roast Beef Sandwich
If you opt for either the smaller classic or the largest size – the half pound – sandwich, total calories decrease or increase accordingly.
Here are the total calories for each of the three sandwich sizes offered at Arby’s:
The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Arby’s. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 510 CALORIES
Fat
One sandwich has 24 grams of total fat, including 9 grams of saturated fat. That is high, especially considering it’s a single menu item.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
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.
Saturated Fat is found in animal fats, baked goods, pizza, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
The 9 grams of saturated fat deliver approximately 80 calories. That’s 16% of the total 510 calories in one sandwich.
Moreover, the amount of saturated fat per serving has a 45% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Sodium
There are 1,610 milligrams of sodium per serving. That’s more than half of the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day.
Specifically, the amount of sodium in this double beef sandwich has a 70% daily value.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Double Roast Beef
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
510 |
% Daily Value
|
Total Fat |
24g |
31% |
|
Saturated Fat |
9g |
45% |
|
Trans Fat |
1.5g | |
|
Cholesterol |
95mg |
32% |
|
Sodium |
1610mg |
70% |
|
Carbohydrates |
38g |
14% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
|
Total Sugars |
5g | |
|
Protein |
38g |
%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.
Ingredients and Allergens in Roast Beef Sub
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in the popular thin-sliced roast beef and the sesame seed bun.
Roast Beef
Ingredients:Beef, Water, Salt, and Sodium Phosphates
Sesame Seed Bun
Ingredients:Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Soybean and/or Cottonseed Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Dried Malt, Dough Conditioners, Yeast Nutrients, Dextrose, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Caramel Color, L-Cysteine, Propylene Glycol, Diammonium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Wheat and/or Corn Starch, Corn Grits, Potato Flour, Calcium Propionate and/or Potassium Sorbate (preservatives), Soy Lecithin, and Sesame Seeds.
What are Sodium Phosphates?
Sodium Phosphate is a generic term. A white crystalline powder, it often refers to any variety of salts of sodium and phosphoric acid.
In food production, it’s used as a buffering salt and to regulate acid. Arby’s lists sodium phosphates as an ingredient in the roast beef.
This food additive is typically used in processed meat. It improves flavor, helps to maintain freshness and moistness in meats, and improves the shelf life of canned goods such as tuna.
Allergens
The double roast beef sandwich is made with ingredients that contain sesame, soy, and wheat.
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