Arby’s Buffalo Chicken Sandwich: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

The Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is Arby’s answer to the spicy chicken wars. A crispy chicken fillet, tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with shredded lettuce and Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch, served on a toasted brioche bun. It is the sandwich for people who find the regular Crispy Chicken Sandwich too tame. The buffalo heat is real but manageable, and the ranch cools it down. In 2026 the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich carries 530 calories and a price starting from $6.29. 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 $6.29 and $6.89. The 530 calorie figure covers the standard build: crispy chicken fillet, buffalo sauce, lettuce, Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch, brioche bun.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Table of contents

• What is in the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
• Buffalo Chicken Sandwich nutrition facts
• Buffalo Chicken Sandwich ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• Buffalo Chicken Sandwich vs Crispy Chicken Sandwich
• Getting the best value on the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
• Frequently asked questions

What is in the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

The build centers on the crispy chicken fillet: a whole-piece chicken fillet, breaded and fried until golden. It gets tossed in buffalo sauce, a cayenne-and-vinegar based sauce with real heat. On top goes shredded lettuce for crunch and temperature contrast, and Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch, a creamy ranch with parmesan sharpness and cracked pepper bite. The brioche bun is toasted, slightly sweet, and sturdy enough to hold the sauced fillet.

At 530 calories with 29 grams of protein, this is a substantial sandwich. The 22 grams of fat comes from the fried fillet and the ranch. The 59 grams of carbohydrates is the highest carb count of the Arby’s chicken sandwiches, driven by the breaded fillet plus the brioche bun. Sodium is the number to watch at 2100 mg, which is 91 percent of the daily guideline. Buffalo sauce is salty, ranch is salty, and the seasoned breading is salty. It all adds up.

The heat level deserves an honest description. This is a medium buffalo heat: clearly spicy, clearly cayenne-forward, but not punishing. The Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch does real work cooling it down. People who eat buffalo wings regularly will find it mild. People who avoid spice will find it noticeable. It sits in the crowd-pleasing middle, which is exactly where a national chain wants it.

One thing worth knowing: the chicken fillet is the same fillet used in the regular Crispy Chicken Sandwich. The buffalo sauce and the ranch are what transform it. If you like the base sandwich, you will like this one more, provided you like heat. The lettuce is not filler here. It provides the cold crunch that makes buffalo chicken work.

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one standard Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, based on Arby’s official US nutrition data. Standard build: crispy chicken fillet, buffalo sauce, shredded lettuce, Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch, toasted brioche bun.

Nutrient	Amount per sandwich
Calories	530
Total fat	22g
Total carbohydrates	59g
Protein	29g
Sodium	2100mg

The 2100 mg of sodium is the defining number, and it is high even by fast food standards. Ninety-one percent of the daily guideline in one sandwich means the rest of your day needs to be low-sodium. The 29 grams of protein is solid and the 22 grams of fat is moderate for a fried chicken sandwich. The 59 grams of carbs reflects the double starch hit of breaded fillet plus brioche.

For context, the buffalo version runs nearly identical calories to the regular Crispy Chicken Sandwich (530 versus 526), but with significantly more sodium because of the buffalo sauce. The flavor upgrade is free in calorie terms. You are paying in sodium, not calories. If sodium is not a concern for you, the buffalo version is strictly better than the original.

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich ingredients and customization

The standard ingredient list is a crispy chicken fillet (chicken breast, wheat flour breading, spices), buffalo sauce (cayenne pepper, vinegar, butter flavor), shredded lettuce, Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch (buttermilk, parmesan, peppercorn), and a brioche bun (enriched wheat flour, egg, sugar).

Customization is straightforward. Ask for light buffalo sauce or light ranch to cut sodium and calories. Ask for extra buffalo sauce if you want more heat. You can swap the brioche for a standard bun at some locations, which trims a few carbs. Adding cheese is possible but unnecessary: the ranch already provides the creamy element.

The smart customization is the sauce ratio. The standard build is generous with both buffalo sauce and ranch. Asking for light ranch keeps the buffalo heat forward and drops meaningful fat. Some regulars order it with no ranch and extra lettuce, which turns it into a cleaner, spicier sandwich. Both versions work.

Allergens

The Buffalo Chicken Sandwich contains wheat and gluten (fillet breading and bun), egg (breading, ranch, and brioche), milk (ranch and buffalo sauce), and soy (breading and bun). The brioche bun contains sesame. Cross-contact with all major allergens is possible on the shared prep line. Always check Arby’s current allergen information if you have a serious allergy, since recipes vary by supplier and region.

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich vs Crispy Chicken Sandwich

The two chicken sandwiches invite a direct comparison. The Buffalo Chicken Sandwich: 530 calories, 22g fat, 29g protein, 2100mg sodium, from $6.29. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich: 526 calories, 22g fat, 24g protein, 1410mg sodium, from $5.79.

The calorie and fat numbers are nearly identical, which makes this a clean comparison. The buffalo version gives you 5 more grams of protein, 50 cents more on the price, and 690 mg more sodium. The flavor difference is the whole story: buffalo heat and peppery ranch versus plain crispy chicken with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

Pick the Buffalo when you want spice and the more interesting sandwich. The extra protein is a small bonus. Pick the regular Crispy Chicken when you want to save 50 cents and 690 mg of sodium, or when you do not like heat. The regular is the safer crowd choice. The buffalo is the better sandwich for anyone who likes flavor.

Getting the best value on the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

At from $6.29, the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is fairly priced against the spicy chicken sandwiches at other chains, and the fillet quality is above average.

The Buffalo Chicken Slider (from $2.39) delivers the same flavor profile in a smaller package. Two sliders approximate the sandwich for less money.

Combo meals bundle the sandwich with fries and a drink at a discount. If you want all three, the combo beats buying separately.

The Arby’s app runs chicken sandwich deals regularly, including BOGO offers. A BOGO buffalo sandwich is the best price it hits.

Happy Hour at participating locations has featured Buffalo Chicken Sliders at $1 to $2, the cheapest way to taste the flavor.

Frequently asked questions

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