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Fast-food sandwich with roast beef, cheddar cheese sauce, and onion roll; high in protein and sodium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich (197 g) has 508 calories. That works out to 258 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.5 g of carbs, 24.4 g of protein, 25.6 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 2.2 µg of B12 covers 90% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 197 g
508
KCAL / 197G
Carbs
43.5g
· 16% DV
Protein
24.4g
· 49% DV
Fat
25.6g
· 33% 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 35% · Protein 19% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 508 kcal | |
| Total fat | 25.6 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 9.06 g | 45% |
| Trans fat | 0.59 g | |
| Sodium | 1261 mg | 55% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% |
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 serving (medium) | 197 g | 508 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 72 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 49 g | 126 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 99 g | 255 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 160 g | 413 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 197 g | 508 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 235 g | 606 kcal |
Calculated from 258 calories per 100 g.
An Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich has thinly sliced roast beef, cheddar cheese sauce, red ranch sauce, and an onion roll. Ingredients or sauce amounts can vary with location and ordering options.
The red ranch sauce on an Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich is a tangy, tomato-based sauce, not ordinary creamy ranch dressing. It adds a sweet-and-sour contrast to the rich cheddar sauce; you can ask to leave it off.
Yes, an Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich is made with roast beef. The meat is thinly sliced for the sandwich and served with cheddar sauce; preparation and ingredient details may differ across markets.
An Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich adds cheddar sauce and red ranch sauce and comes on an onion roll. The Classic Roast Beef is usually a simpler roast-beef sandwich served with Arby's sauce on a different roll.
The onion roll gives an Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich a mildly sweet, savory flavor that sets it apart from Arby's simpler roast-beef sandwiches. Its soft texture also works well with the warm meat and cheese sauce.
To make an Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich at home, warm thinly sliced roast beef and cheddar cheese sauce, then layer them on an onion roll with red ranch sauce. Serve it promptly so the roll does not get soggy.
Yes, you can usually ask for an Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich without cheddar sauce or request less sauce. Customization options vary by restaurant, and removing the cheese sauce changes the sandwich's defining creamy flavor.
An Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich is served warm, with heated roast beef and cheddar sauce. If it cools before eating, warm it briefly; prolonged heating can make the onion roll soggy and the meat dry.
Refrigerate leftover Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich within two hours in a covered container. For best texture, eat it within three to four days and reheat it until the meat is steaming hot; the sauce may soften the roll.
Yes, an Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich can be high in sodium because the roast beef, cheddar sauce, and roll all contribute salt. Choosing less sauce may reduce some sodium, but it does not make the sandwich low-sodium.
Vitamins
B12
2.17µg · 90% DV
B3
5.71mg · 36% DV
Biotin
7.88µg · 26% DV
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Selenium
33µg · 60% DV
Sodium
1261mg · 55% DV
Phosphorus
296mg · 42% DV
Zinc
4.14mg · 38% DV
Potassium ⭐
414mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 508 calories in 1 serving (medium) (197 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwich is a signature American fast-food order: thinly sliced roast beef and cheddar cheese sauce tucked into an onion roll. In the United States, it is commonly bought as a quick lunch or dinner, often with fries and a soft drink; elsewhere, it is usually encountered at Arby’s locations. The roll is soft, the beef savoury, and the sauce adds a creamy, tangy richness. A side salad can balance the meal, while skipping fries makes it a lighter choice.
The beef provides protein, but the combination of meat, cheese sauce and bread also makes this a fairly salty, filling sandwich. If you want a simpler pairing, choose water and add vegetables rather than another fried side.
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 4
Ultra-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
9.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.55g
Omega 6:3 ratio 31.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (31.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.