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Made with beef, barbecue sauce, and a sandwich bun.
CALORIES · 100 G
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Arby's BBQ sandwich (170 g) has 357 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 49.5 g of carbs, 17.8 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 1.4 µg of B12 covers 57% of the Daily Value. Under the NOVA system it is classified as "Processed".
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 170 g
357
KCAL / 170G
Carbs
49.5g
· 18% DV
Protein
17.8g
· 36% DV
Fat
9.9g
· 13% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 20% · Fat 25%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.17 g | |
| Sodium | 969 mg | 42% |
| Total carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 170 g | 357 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 60 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 85 g | 179 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 145 g | 305 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 170 g | 357 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 420 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
An Arby's BBQ sandwich is made with beef, barbecue sauce, and a sandwich bun. The exact preparation or toppings may vary by location, so a local version may not look exactly the same everywhere.
An Arby's BBQ sandwich uses sliced cooked beef rather than a ground-beef burger patty. That gives it a roast-beef texture, with barbecue sauce added for flavor.
The barbecue sauce is the main difference: an Arby's BBQ sandwich pairs beef with a sweet, tangy sauce, while the Classic Roast Beef sandwich has a more straightforward roast-beef flavor. Menu details can vary by location.
An Arby's BBQ sandwich is usually not especially hot. Its barbecue sauce tends to taste sweet, tangy, and smoky rather than strongly spicy, though the sauce may vary between markets.
Availability of the Arby's BBQ sandwich depends on the country and restaurant, and menus can change. Check the current menu for your local Arby's rather than assuming it is offered at every location.
You should not assume an Arby's BBQ sandwich is halal. Meat sourcing and preparation standards vary by country and restaurant; ask the specific location whether it has a current halal certification.
For a copycat Arby's BBQ sandwich, layer thinly sliced cooked beef and barbecue sauce on a soft sandwich bun. It is a home-style approximation, not an official recipe, since the restaurant's exact sauce formula may not be public.
An Arby's BBQ sandwich is a processed fast-food meal made with beef, sauce, and bread, so it is better as an occasional choice than an everyday staple. Adding vegetables or a side salad can make the meal more balanced.
For a better-textured Arby's BBQ sandwich, separate the beef from the bun before reheating. Warm the beef until hot, then briefly warm the bun and reassemble; heating the whole sandwich together can make the bread soggy.
Arby's BBQ sandwich leftovers keep for three to four days in the refrigerator if chilled within two hours. Store the sandwich in a covered container, and discard it if it has been left at room temperature too long.
Vitamins
B12
1.36µg · 57% DV
B3
3.57mg · 22% DV
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
B6
0.24mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Selenium
26µg · 47% DV
Sodium
969mg · 42% DV
Phosphorus
196mg · 28% DV
Zinc
2.72mg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
298mg · 9% DV
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Arby's BBQ sandwich is a US fast-food sandwich made with beef, barbecue sauce and a sandwich bun. The sauce brings a sweet, smoky tang to the savoury meat, while the soft bun makes it easy to eat as a filling meal. It is a familiar quick-service option in the United States, where it is often ordered with fries or a drink.
For English-speaking diners elsewhere, it works as a straightforward lunch or casual dinner; a side salad can make the meal feel lighter than fries. At about 18 g of protein per typical sandwich, it offers a substantial meat-based option. The barbecue sauce gives it a noticeably sweet flavour, so choose a less-sweet drink or a crisp side if you want to balance the meal.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.91g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.