Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich

Arby’s roast beef sandwich, one of the most popular menu items from the fast food restaurant, is made with signature thin-sliced roast beef and served on a warm toasted sesame seed bun.

The classic sandwich has 360 calories, 14 grams fat, 37 grams carbohydrate, and 23 grams protein.

Read this report for a complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in Arby’s roast beef sandwiches: the Classic, Double, and Half-Pound.

Many guests order Arby’s special sauce, which is available both in-store and for take out orders.

Roast Beef Sandwich Nutritional Information

Nutritional information, including calories, is based on a standard roast beef sandwich, excluding any add-ons.

Daily Value

Daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient in one serving compares to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to determine if menu items have a low or high amount of saturated fat, sodium, and other nutrients.

The table below shows that Arby’s roast beef sandwich is high in saturated fat and sodium. An order of the Double or Half-Pound roast beef is also high in cholesterol.

Calories

There are 360 calories in Arby’s Classic Roast Beef Sandwich. The Double and Half-Pound options have 510 and 610 calories, respectively.

Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient in each serving, by size.

Although the Double has twice the amount of thinly sliced roast beef as the Classic, total calories doesn’t double because it’s served on the same size roll.

Approximately 42% of the total calorie are derived from carbohydrates. Fat contributes 33% of the calories and the remaining 25% is from protein.

The breakout of calories by nutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Arby’s. Calories may vary as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.

Calories in Classic vs Double vs Half Pound Roast Beef

If you opt for the larger double or half pound sandwich, there is a significant increase in the amount of thinly sliced roast beef. Total calories increase accordingly.

Here is a summary of total calories by size of Arby’s Roast Beef sandwich.

Dietary Fat

The amount of dietary fats in the slow roasted beef sandwich from Arby’s fast food restaurant is high. A Double contains 24 grams total fat, which is 31% of the suggested limit for an entire day.

Review the table below for the amount of fat per sandwich and a comparison to the recommended daily limit.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recommends limiting calories from saturated to no more than 10% of total calories.

With that in mind, take note that one Classic roast beef sandwich has 45 calories from saturated fat. That’s about 12% of the total 360 calories and 25% of the recommended daily value.

Sodium

Not unlike many of the sandwiches offered at fast food restaurants, the amount of sodium content in one roast beef sandwich is high.

The smallest (classic) version of the sandwich contains 970 milligrams of sodium, which is 42% of the recommended daily value.

Sodium in Larger Sandwiches

Given the extra cured meat served on the half-pound sandwich, it’s no surprise that the amount of sodium increases significantly.

There are 2,040 milligrams of sodium in the larger sandwich stacked with 8 ounces of sliced roast beef.

Compare nutritional value to Jimmy John’s plain Slim 2 Roast Beef and the Prime Rib sandwich from Firehouse Subs. Check the amount of dietary fats and cholesterol to determine if one of the fast food sandwiches is the right option for your dietary goals.

Ingredients and Allergens in Roast Beef Sandwich

Ingredients

Here are the lists of ingredients in the roast beef and the bun used for the sandwich at Arby’s restaurant.

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, Soy Lecithin, Sesame Seeds.

Allergens

The roast beef sandwich is made with ingredients that contain gluten, sesame, soy, and wheat.

Arby’s Sandwich Prices

Here is a quick reference for sandwich prices and summary nutrition facts for the classic, double, and half-pound roast beef sandwiches on Arby’s menu. Prices may vary by location.

Updated June 2025	Price	Calories	Fat	Carbs	Protein	Sodium
Classic Roast Beef	$4.79	360	14g	37g	23g	970mg
Double Roast Beef	$6.59	510	24g	38g	38g	1610mg
Half Pound Roast Beef	$7.89	610	30g	38g	48g	2040mg
Classic Beef 'n Cheddar	$5.69	450	20g	45g	23g	1280mg
Double Beef 'N Cheddar	$6.99	630	32g	48g	39g	2100mg
Half Pound Beef 'N Cheddar	$8.19	740	39g	48g	49g	2530mg
Smokehouse Brisket	$8.29	585	29g	47g	35g	1196mg
Classic French Dip & Swiss	$6.79	540	22g	51g	34g	2550mg

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

Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Arby’s