Arby’s French Dip & Swiss: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

The French Dip & Swiss is the most interactive sandwich at Arby’s. Roast beef and melted Swiss cheese on a toasted sub roll, served with a cup of warm au jus for dipping. Every bite gets dunked, which means every bite is warm, savory, and beefy. It is the closest thing fast food gets to a bistro sandwich, and it has a devoted following. In 2026 the French Dip & Swiss carries 600 calories and a price starting from $6.49. 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, and this is the most price-variable sandwich in the batch, with observed prices from $6.49 to $8.89. The 600 calorie figure covers the standard sandwich with au jus for dipping.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Table of contents

• What is in the French Dip & Swiss
• French Dip & Swiss nutrition facts
• French Dip & Swiss ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• French Dip & Swiss vs Smokehouse Brisket
• Getting the best value on the French Dip & Swiss
• Frequently asked questions

What is in the French Dip & Swiss

The build has three parts. The sandwich itself: Arby’s thinly sliced roast beef with melted Swiss cheese on a toasted sub roll. The sub roll is longer and chewier than the standard sesame bun, built to survive dunking. The Swiss is melted over the beef, adding a nutty, mild richness. Then the au jus: a warm, savory beef broth served in a cup on the side, for dipping every bite.

At 600 calories with 34 grams of protein, the French Dip is the highest-protein sandwich in the Arby’s roast beef family. The 22 grams of fat comes from the beef and the Swiss. The 54 grams of carbohydrates comes from the substantial sub roll. Sodium is the extreme number at 2540 mg, which is more than the entire daily guideline in a single sandwich. The au jus is essentially seasoned beef broth, and it is very salty.

The dipping ritual is the point. A French Dip eaten without dipping is just a roast beef and Swiss sandwich. Dunked in warm au jus, it becomes something else: the bread softens, the beef warms through, and every bite carries concentrated beef flavor. The au jus cup is not a side. It is half the sandwich.

One thing worth knowing: the au jus temperature matters. Served properly warm, it transforms the sandwich. Served lukewarm, it is just wet bread. If your au jus arrives cool, ask for a fresh hot cup. It makes a real difference, and the staff is used to the request.

French Dip & Swiss nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one standard French Dip & Swiss with au jus, based on Arby’s official US nutrition data. Standard build: roast beef, Swiss cheese, toasted sub roll, au jus for dipping.

Nutrient	Amount per sandwich
Calories	600
Total fat	22g
Total carbohydrates	54g
Protein	34g
Sodium	2540mg

The 2540 mg of sodium is the number that defines this sandwich nutritionally. It exceeds the 2300 mg daily guideline all by itself. The au jus contributes a large share, so dipping lightly instead of soaking meaningfully reduces the sodium you actually consume. The 34 grams of protein is excellent and the 22 grams of fat is moderate for a 600 calorie sandwich.

For context, this is the heaviest sandwich in the roast beef lineup by sodium, though not by calories. The 600 calories is honest for the size: it is a large sandwich. The practical advice is simple. Enjoy the dip, but do not drink the au jus, and keep the rest of your day’s sodium low. This is a sometimes sandwich, and it is worth it sometimes.

French Dip & Swiss ingredients and customization

The standard ingredient list is roast beef, Swiss cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), a toasted sub roll (enriched wheat flour, yeast), and au jus (beef broth, salt, seasonings).

Customization centers on the dip. You can ask for extra au jus, which most locations provide free. You can ask for the sandwich with no cheese to save calories and fat. You can add Horsey Sauce to the sandwich itself, which pairs surprisingly well with the Swiss, though it adds sodium to an already salty sandwich.

The meaningful customization is dip discipline. A light dip gives you the flavor with a fraction of the sodium. A full soak gives you the full experience with the full sodium. There is no wrong answer, but knowing the trade lets you choose deliberately. Asking for the au jus on the side, which is standard, already gives you control. Use it.

Allergens

The French Dip & Swiss contains milk (Swiss cheese), wheat and gluten (sub roll), and soy (beef seasoning and roll). The au jus contains soy. 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.

French Dip & Swiss vs Smokehouse Brisket

The two premium beef sandwiches invite a direct comparison. The French Dip & Swiss: 600 calories, 22g fat, 34g protein, 2540mg sodium, from $6.49. The Smokehouse Brisket: 600 calories, 35g fat, 33g protein, 1240mg sodium, from $6.99.

The calorie and protein numbers are nearly identical, which makes the differences stark. The Brisket has 13 more grams of fat (from the brisket, Gouda, mayo, and crispy onions) but less than half the sodium. The French Dip has the au jus experience and the interactive dipping ritual. The Brisket has the smoke flavor and the richer, more complex build.

Pick the French Dip when you want the dipping ritual, the higher protein, and the lower price. Pick the Brisket when you want smoke flavor, a more indulgent build, and dramatically less sodium. The Brisket is the better-tasting sandwich to most people. The French Dip is the more fun sandwich to eat. Both are 600 calories, so the choice is about experience, not diet.

Getting the best value on the French Dip & Swiss

At from $6.49, the French Dip is fairly priced for a large premium sandwich, but prices run as high as $8.89 in some markets, so check your local menu.

The sandwich is large enough that many people find it filling without fries. Skipping the side saves money and keeps the meal at 600 calories.

Extra au jus is usually free on request. Do not pay for what you can ask for.

Combo meals bundle the sandwich with fries and a drink. If you want the full meal, the combo beats separate pricing.

The Arby’s app runs sandwich deals regularly. A percentage-off offer on a $6.49 to $8.89 sandwich saves real money.

Frequently asked questions

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