Arby's · 8 items ranked
Highest-Protein Arby's Items, Ranked
Updated 2026-07-03 · Data from each chain's published nutrition information
The highest-protein item at Arby's is the Half Pound Roast Beef with 45.0g of protein (610 calories, $8.49). For the most protein per dollar, the Half Pound Roast Beef leads at 5.3g per dollar. Under 500 calories, your best pick is the Classic Roast Beef — 23.0g of protein for 360 calories. Of the 8 Arby's items we track, 3 deliver 30g of protein or more. Full ranking below, sourced from the chain's published nutrition data.
Every Arby's item ranked by protein
| Item | Protein | Cal | Price | g / $ | g / 100cal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Half Pound Roast Beef | 45.0g | 610 | $8.49 | 5.3 | 7.4 |
| 2 | Roast Turkey & Swiss | 38.0g | 600 | $7.49 | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| 3 | Smokehouse Brisket | 34.0g | 600 | $7.99 | 4.3 | 5.7 |
| 4 | Greek Gyro | 28.0g | 710 | $6.49 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| 5 | Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 27.0g | 530 | $5.49 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| 6 | Classic Roast Beef | 23.0g | 360 | $4.49 | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| 7 | Beef 'n Cheddar | 23.0g | 450 | $5.49 | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| 8 | Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 23.0g | 360 | $5.49 | 4.2 | 6.4 |
Ranked by grams of protein. g/$ = protein per dollar; g/100cal = protein density.
Which Arby's items give the most protein per dollar?
| Item | Protein | Cal | Price | g / $ | g / 100cal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Half Pound Roast Beef | 45.0g | 610 | $8.49 | 5.3 | 7.4 |
| 2 | Classic Roast Beef | 23.0g | 360 | $4.49 | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| 3 | Roast Turkey & Swiss | 38.0g | 600 | $7.49 | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| 4 | Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 27.0g | 530 | $5.49 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| 5 | Greek Gyro | 28.0g | 710 | $6.49 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| 6 | Smokehouse Brisket | 34.0g | 600 | $7.99 | 4.3 | 5.7 |
| 7 | Beef 'n Cheddar | 23.0g | 450 | $5.49 | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| 8 | Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 23.0g | 360 | $5.49 | 4.2 | 6.4 |
High-protein at Arby's under 500 calories
| Item | Protein | Cal | Price | g / $ | g / 100cal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classic Roast Beef | 23.0g | 360 | $4.49 | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| 2 | Beef 'n Cheddar | 23.0g | 450 | $5.49 | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| 3 | Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 23.0g | 360 | $5.49 | 4.2 | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What has the most protein at Arby's?
- The Half Pound Roast Beef has the most protein at Arby's with 45.0g of protein, 610 calories, and a price of $8.49 (USD national average).
- What is the best protein per dollar at Arby's?
- The Half Pound Roast Beef offers the best value at Arby's: 5.3g of protein per dollar (45.0g protein at $8.49).
- What's the best high-protein option at Arby's under 500 calories?
- The Classic Roast Beef: 23.0g of protein at just 360 calories.
- What is the leanest high-protein item at Arby's?
- By protein density, the Half Pound Roast Beef leads with 7.4g of protein per 100 calories.