Arby’s Curly Fries
Arby’s Curly Fries are fried in vegetable oil and enjoyed by many because of the unique shape and crispy exterior.
A medium order of Arby’s seasoned fries delivers 410 calories and contains 22 grams fat, 49 grams carbohydrates, and 5 grams protein.
Read this quick guide to learn more about the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients used to make the curly fries.
Arby’s Curly Fries Nutritional Info
% Daily Value
Serving: 1 Order|
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE | |
|
Saturated Fat |
10% |
15% |
20% |
|
Sodium |
25% |
41% |
54% |
|
Added Sugars |
0% |
0% |
0% |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
Total calories in an order of Arby’s seasoned fries varies by size.
Calories by Macronutrient
Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient and the percentage of the total calories for each size available at the fast food restaurant: small, medium, and large.
Calories by Macronutrient by size and % of total calories
|
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE |
% of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Calories from Fat |
120 |
195 |
260 |
48% |
|
Calories from Carbs |
120 |
195 |
260 |
48% |
|
Calories from Protein |
10 |
10 |
30 |
4% |
|
Total Calories |
250 |
410 |
550 |
|
This side dish is high in dietary fats. A medium order of fries contains 22 grams of fat, which makes up about 48% of the total 410 calories and equates to a 28% daily value. That is high.
Total carbs contributes approximately the same proportion (48%) of total calories and the remaining 4% is derived from protein.
Arby’s Curly Fries
% Calories from Fat, Carbs, and ProteinThe breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Arby’s fast food restaurant and excludes ketchup or other dipping sauce.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 410 CALORIES
Fat
As mentioned above, the highest proportion of calories is derived from fat. Specifically, there are 22 grams of total fat, including 3 grams of saturated fat in a medium order of fries.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest limiting total calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories. This one side dish delivers about 30 calories from saturated fat, which is approximately 15% of the recommended limit (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER MEDIUM SERVING
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Sodium
A small order of curly fries contains 940 milligrams of sodium. That’s 40% of the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
According to the American Heart Association, individuals who have high sodium diets may have an increased risk of high blood pressure, which can lead to other health concerns.
Here is a summary of the nutrition facts in Arby’s curly fries based on an each available order size from the fast food restaurant: small, medium, and large:
Nutrition Facts
1 Order Curly Fries (%DV)
|
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE | |
|
Calories |
250 |
410 |
550 |
|
Total Fat |
13g (17%) |
22g (28%) |
29g (37%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
2g (10%) |
3g (15%) |
4g (20%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
0mg (0%) |
0mg (0%) |
0mg (0%) |
|
Sodium |
570mg (25%) |
940mg (41%) |
1250mg (54%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
29g (11%) |
49g (18%) |
65g (24%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
3g (11%) |
5g (18%) |
6g (22%) |
|
Total Sugars |
0g |
0g |
0g |
|
Protein |
3g |
5g |
6g |
%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 Curly Fries
Ingredients
The fries are cooked in vegetable oil. Here is the list of ingredients used to make the curly fries served at Arby’s restaurant.
Ingredients in curly fries:Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (canola oil, soybean oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, and/or palm oil), Enriched Bleached Flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Salt, Corn Starch, Onion Powder, Yellow Corn Meal, Spices, Garlic Powder, Leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), Modified Corn Starch, Dextrose, Spice and Coloring, Natural Flavor, Dried Torula Yeast, Xanthan Gum, and Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (color).
What Are These Ingredients?
Here are brief explanations of certain ingredients used in the curly fries.
Allergens
The curly fries are made with ingredients that contain wheat.
In addition, the fries are cooked in oil that may also be used to cook other menu items that contain egg, milk, fish and soy.
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Nutrition Facts of Fast Food Fries
Here is a comparison table summarizing the nutrition facts of the fries served at select restaurants or available in the frozen food section at grocery stores.
Use the small arrows in the top row to sort the information by brand, calories, fat, carbohydrates, or protein.
| Brand | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Eye | Crinkle Cut Zucchini Fries | 140 | 7g | 18g | 2g | 410mg |
| Arby's | Curly Fries (Small) | 410 | 22g | 49g | 5g | 940mg |
| Shake Shack | Fries | 470 | 22g | 63g | 6g | 740mg |
| Shake Shack | Cheese Fries | 710 | 44g | 64g | 12g | 1020mg |
| Shake Shack | Bacon Cheese Fries | 840 | 52g | 65g | 24g | 1570mg |
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, allergens, and ingredients source: Arby’s