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What to Order at Arby’s on a GLP-1: High-Protein, Small-Portion Picks
What should I order at Arby’s on a GLP-1?
At Arby’s on a GLP-1, order:
- Chicken Tenders (2), kids’ menu: 13 g protein, 160 calories
- Ham Slider: 11 g protein, 170 calories
- Ham & Swiss Melt: 26 g protein, 380 calories
Skip on a low-appetite day: Curly fries. Tip: Order a slider, then decide.
Arby’s sliders are some of the smallest sandwiches in fast food, at 170 to 180 calories each. The Classic Roast Beef is a modest size too. Here are five orders from Arby’s October 2026 nutrition guide.
How much protein is in each Arby’s order?
| Order | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders (2), kids’ menu2 tenders | 13 g | 160 |
| Ham Slider1 slider | 11 g | 170 |
| Roast Beef Slider1 slider | 11 g | 180 |
| Classic Roast Beef1 sandwich | 23 g | 360 |
| Ham & Swiss Melt1 sandwich | 26 g | 380 |
Most protein for the calories: Chicken Tenders (2), kids’ menu, 13 g protein in 160 calories.
How do I order each one?
Ham Slider
11 g protein170 calories1 slider
One slider is a small meal. Two is still under 350 calories.
Source: Arby’s Nutrition & Allergen Information, U.S. (PDF), Sliders table.
Roast Beef Slider
11 g protein180 calories1 slider
Arby’s roast beef, slider size.
Source: Arby’s Nutrition & Allergen Information, U.S. (PDF), Sliders table.
Classic Roast Beef
23 g protein360 calories1 sandwich
The regular size. Eat half, save half.
Source: Arby’s Nutrition & Allergen Information, U.S. (PDF), Roast Beef table, page 2.
Ham & Swiss Melt
26 g protein380 calories1 sandwich
The most protein here for the calories.
Source: Arby’s Nutrition & Allergen Information, U.S. (PDF), Sandwiches table, page 3.
What should I skip at Arby’s on a low-appetite day?
- Curly fries. A medium is 410 calories with 5 g protein.
- A shake. A small Jamocha shake is 540 calories with 12 g protein.
- Potato cakes. Three are 370 calories with 3 g protein.
How do I keep a Arby’s order small?
Order a slider, then decide
Start with one slider. If you want more, order a second. Two Roast Beef Sliders are 360 calories with 22 g protein, about the same as a Classic Roast Beef, but you only commit to half at a time.
More questions about ordering at Arby’s
What is the smallest sandwich at Arby’s?
The sliders. The Ham Slider is 170 calories with 11 g protein, and the Roast Beef Slider is 180 with 11 g.
What has the most protein at Arby’s for the calories?
Of the items here, the Ham & Swiss Melt: 26 g protein in 380 calories.
Where do these figures come from?
Every figure on this page was read from Arby’s own published nutrition information, for the portion named. Changing the order (a different sauce, bread or side) changes the numbers. These are food facts, not a target, and not advice about how much to eat.
- Arby’s Nutrition & Allergen Information, U.S. (PDF) (October 2026). Checked October 19, 2026.