Arby’s: The House That Protein Built
Arby’s doesn’t merely dabble in protein. We don’t just have the meats. In fact, we are the meats. That means we slow-roast and pile on the meats until your appetite taps out, which is why protein-packed fast food lives here (rent-free, even). Call it lunch that lifts or dinner for dumbbells—either way, the numbers speak fluent roast beef. And brisket. And chicken.
For even speedier high-protein takeout, order ahead in the Arby’s App and let the meat math handle the rest.
Need a cheat sheet for the highest protein options? These are all big hitters when you want serious protein grams in every bite:
How to get 40g of protein in one meal
Hit 40g without breaking a sweat by picking a protein-heavy sandwich (Classic Roast Beef, Beef ’n Cheddar, Turkey Ranch and Bacon—pretty much any of our sandwiches, really), then swap potatoes for a side that pulls real weight (as in, grams of protein).
Mozzarella Sticks (19–28g) or a Chicken Tender 2pc (13g) add-on will push most meals past the mark and into the ethers of protein glory. Even those fiery little Jalapeño Bites (5–8g) can close the gap if your sandwich is already carrying the load.
Snacks with high protein
High-protein doesn’t always mean huge portions. Our small yet overly confident sliders pack the protein into those scaled-down wrapper sizes: Roast Beef (11g), Chicken (11g), Ham (11g), and Buffalo Chicken (10g).
And have you ever seen sides with this much protein? The Mozzarella Sticks—4-pc (19g), 6-pc (28g), and Jalapeño Bites—5-pc (5g), 8-pc (8g) all add meaningful grams of protein to your bag.
Don’t overlook the wraps, either: The Ranch Chicken Wrap (16g) and Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap each weigh in at 16g a piece.
So, mix, match, and watch the totals climb as you max out those protein gains in between bicep curls using Half Pound Beef ‘n Cheddars as dumbbells (do you even lift, bro?).