Arby’s Mozzarella Sticks (4 pc): Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

Mozzarella sticks are a fast food battleground, and Arby’s version is a serious contender. Thick-cut mozzarella, breaded with an Italian-seasoned coating, fried until the outside shatters and the cheese pulls. Served with marinara sauce for dipping. They are the side for people who do not want fries, and the appetizer for people who do not care about restraint. In 2026 a 4-piece order carries 440 calories and a price starting from $3.99. Here is the current price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

Prices vary by location because most Arby’s restaurants are franchise-operated, with most markets landing between $3.99 and $4.49 for 4 pieces. The 440 calorie figure covers 4 sticks with marinara sauce. The 6-piece order is 650 calories.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Table of contents

• What is in the Mozzarella Sticks
• Mozzarella Sticks nutrition facts
• Mozzarella Sticks ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• Mozzarella Sticks vs Jalapeno Poppers
• Getting the best value on the Mozzarella Sticks
• Frequently asked questions

What is in the Mozzarella Sticks

The build is mozzarella cheese, cut thick, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, and fried. The breading carries Italian herbs, which gives the sticks a savory, pizza-adjacent flavor that plain breaded cheese does not have. The cheese is real mozzarella, which means it melts into long pulls instead of oozing into a puddle. That pull is the whole point of a mozzarella stick, and Arby’s delivers it.

At 440 calories with 19 grams of protein, the 4-piece is surprisingly substantial. The protein comes from the cheese, and 19 grams is more than most fast food sides offer. But the trade is steep: 23 grams of fat and 1410 mg of sodium. The sodium is 61 percent of the daily guideline, which makes this one of the saltiest sides on the Arby’s menu. Cheese is salty, breading is salty, and the marinara adds more.

The marinara sauce matters. It is a standard dipping marinara, tangy and lightly herbed, and it cuts through the richness of the fried cheese. The sticks are good without it, but they are designed for it. Skipping the marinara saves a small number of calories but loses the intended flavor balance.

One thing worth knowing: mozzarella sticks are a temperature-sensitive food. They are at their best in the first five minutes, when the cheese is molten and the breading is crisp. After ten minutes they are still fine, but the magic is gone. Eat them first, before the sandwich, not after.

Mozzarella Sticks nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one 4-piece order with marinara sauce, based on Arby’s official US nutrition data.

Nutrient	Amount per 4-piece order
Calories	440
Total fat	23g
Total carbohydrates	37g
Protein	19g
Sodium	1410mg

The 23 grams of fat and 1410 mg of sodium are the numbers that define this side. It is fried cheese, so neither number is surprising, but the sodium deserves respect: 61 percent of the daily guideline in four sticks. The 19 grams of protein is the consolation. It is the highest-protein side at Arby’s, and it means the sticks actually satisfy rather than just tasting good.

For context, the 4-piece at 440 calories has more calories than a Classic Roast Beef. If you are pairing these with a sandwich, you are building a heavy meal. The 6-piece at 650 calories is a meal in itself for most people. The honest framing: mozzarella sticks are an indulgence side. Order them when you want them, share them when you can, and do not pretend they are light.

Mozzarella Sticks ingredients and customization

The standard ingredient list is mozzarella cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), breading (enriched wheat flour, Italian herbs, spices), and vegetable oil for frying, plus marinara dipping sauce (tomatoes, herbs, garlic).

Customization is limited but real. You can order the 6-piece instead of the 4-piece (650 cal, 29g protein, 2110mg sodium). You can ask for extra marinara or swap to a different dipping sauce: Ranch, Buffalo, or Honey Mustard all work, though marinara is the intended pairing. Some locations will serve them without sauce on request.

The practical customization is portioning. The 4-piece is the standard side size. The 6-piece is the sharing size, and it is genuinely shareable: three sticks each is a reasonable appetizer for two. Ordering the 6-piece to split is the best value per stick and the most sensible way to eat them alongside a sandwich.

Allergens

Mozzarella Sticks contain milk (cheese) and wheat and gluten (breading). They are cooked in the same oil as other items that contain egg, soy, and fish (where available). Cross-contact with all major allergens is possible. Always check Arby’s current allergen information if you have a serious allergy, since recipes and fryer setups vary by restaurant.

Mozzarella Sticks vs Jalapeno Poppers

The two fried appetizers invite a direct comparison. Mozzarella Sticks (4 pc): 440 calories, 23g fat, 19g protein, 1410mg sodium, from $3.99. Jalapeno Poppers (5 pc): 290 calories, 17g fat, 5g protein, 660mg sodium, from $3.89.

The poppers win on every nutrition metric: 150 fewer calories, 6 fewer grams of fat, and less than half the sodium. They are cream-cheese-stuffed jalapenos, so they bring heat and tang where the mozzarella sticks bring richness. The mozzarella sticks win decisively on protein (19g versus 5g) and on the universal crowd-pleasing factor. Nobody dislikes mozzarella sticks. Jalapenos divide a table.

Pick the mozzarella sticks when you want the classic fried-cheese experience and the higher protein, and when you are sharing with people who might not handle heat. Pick the poppers when you want a lighter appetizer, when you like spice, and when sodium is a concern. The prices are nearly identical, so this is a pure preference call.

Getting the best value on the Mozzarella Sticks

At from $3.99, the 4-piece is fairly priced against other chains’ mozzarella sticks, and the quality is above average.

The 6-piece (from $5.29) is the better per-stick value. Split it with someone and the price per person drops below the 4-piece.

Happy Hour at participating locations (2 PM to 5 PM) has featured mozzarella sticks at $1 to $2. That is by far the cheapest they get.

Extra marinara is usually free on request, so do not pay for a second sauce when you can ask.

As a combo add-on, the sticks sometimes appear in bundled deals. Check the app before ordering them a la carte.

Frequently asked questions

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