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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 piece (whole) of Arby's Beef 'N Cheddar Sandwich (210 g) has 561 calories. That works out to 267 calories per 100 g. It contains 51.2 g of carbs, 27.9 g of protein, 27.9 g of fat and 2.7 g of fiber. Its 2.3 µg of B12 covers 96% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (whole) · 210 g
561
KCAL / 210G
Carbs
51.2g
· 19% DV
Protein
27.9g
· 56% DV
Fat
27.9g
· 36% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 20% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 561 kcal | |
| Total fat | 27.9 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 10.5 g | 53% |
| Trans fat | 0.84 g | |
| Sodium | 1344 mg | 58% |
| Total carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% |
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 (whole) | 210 g | 561 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 75 kcal |
| 75 g | 75 g | 200 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 267 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 105 g | 280 kcal |
| 150 g | 150 g | 401 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 210 g | 561 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 694 kcal |
Calculated from 267 calories per 100 g.
An Arby's Beef 'N Cheddar Sandwich has thinly sliced roast beef, cheddar cheese sauce, red ranch sauce, and an onion roll. Ingredients and preparation can vary by location, so a local version may not be identical.
The red sauce is commonly called Arby's Red Ranch. It adds a mildly sweet, tangy flavor that contrasts with the savory roast beef and creamy cheddar sauce; it is not the same as the usual white ranch dressing.
The Beef 'N Cheddar adds cheddar cheese sauce, red ranch sauce, and an onion roll to the roast beef. Arby's Classic Roast Beef is the simpler roast-beef sandwich and does not include the cheddar sauce.
No, an Arby's Beef 'N Cheddar Sandwich is not usually spicy. The cheese sauce is creamy, while the red ranch sauce is mildly tangy and sweet; add hot sauce if you want heat.
An Arby's Beef 'N Cheddar Sandwich is generally served warm, with warm roast beef and cheese sauce. If it cools during takeout, reheat it briefly in an oven rather than leaving it out for an extended time.
The sandwich is topped with cheddar cheese sauce, not a slice of cheddar. A cheese sauce can include other ingredients to create its smooth texture, so it should not be assumed to be simply melted cheddar.
Yes. Put thinly sliced roast beef on an onion roll, then add cheddar cheese sauce and a sweet-tangy red ranch-style sauce. Warm the roll and fillings gently so the bread stays soft rather than soggy.
It provides protein, but it is also a fast-food sandwich that is high in sodium. Having it occasionally and pairing it with a lighter side, such as a salad instead of fries, makes for a more balanced meal.
Refrigerate leftover Arby's Beef 'N Cheddar Sandwich promptly in a covered container rather than leaving it at room temperature. Reheat it until the roast beef and cheese sauce are hot throughout, and eat it soon after storing.
An Arby's Beef 'N Cheddar Sandwich uses thinly sliced roast beef rather than a ground-beef patty. Its cheddar sauce gives it a cheesy flavor, but the onion roll and roast-beef texture make it a different kind of sandwich.
Vitamins
B12
2.31µg · 96% DV
B3
7.98mg · 50% DV
Biotin
8.4µg · 28% DV
B2
0.34mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Selenium
38µg · 69% DV
Sodium
1344mg · 58% DV
Zinc
5.46mg · 50% DV
Phosphorus
347mg · 50% DV
Potassium ⭐
462mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 561 calories in 1 piece (whole) (210 g):
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Arby's Beef 'N' Cheddar Sandwich is an American fast-food sandwich made with thinly sliced roast beef, cheddar cheese sauce and a soft onion roll. Despite the name, the cheddar is served as a smooth sauce rather than a slice of cheese.
The beef is tender, the sauce creamy and savoury, and the roll slightly sweet. In the US it is commonly eaten as a quick lunch or casual dinner, often with fries; elsewhere, it works as a filling takeaway meal when you want something substantial. It provides protein, but the sauce and bread also make it fairly salty and energy-dense. For a lighter pairing, choose a side salad instead of fries, or enjoy the sandwich on its own.
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
10.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.92g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 30.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (30.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.