Arby’s Arby’s Melt: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

Arby’s Arby’s Melt is the middle ground between the two most popular sandwiches on the menu. It has the roast beef you came for and the cheddar cheese sauce you wanted from the Beef ‘N Cheddar, in a simpler, more affordable package. A regular roast beef pile topped with warm cheddar on a sesame seed bun, at a price that starts from $4.29. In 2026 it carries 340 calories, which puts it among the lighter full-size sandwiches at Arby’s. 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 $4.29 and $4.99 for the regular size. The 340 calorie figure is for the standard build. Larger sizes and add-ons change the numbers, as the nutrition table below explains.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Table of contents

• What is in the Arby’s Melt
• Arby’s Melt nutrition facts
• Arby’s Melt ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• Arby’s Melt vs Beef ‘N Cheddar
• Getting the best value on the Arby’s Melt
• Frequently asked questions

What is in the Arby’s Melt

The build is a regular pile of Arby’s slow-roasted beef, topped with warm cheddar cheese sauce, served on a toasted sesame seed bun. That is the whole sandwich: three components, no vegetables, no extra sauces, no gimmicks. It is the roast beef experience with a cheese upgrade, nothing more and nothing less.

At 340 calories, it is the lightest full-size roast beef sandwich at Arby’s. The protein is a solid 19 grams. The 13 grams of fat is moderate, with the cheddar sauce contributing most of it. Sodium is 930 mg, which is 40 percent of the daily guideline: worth knowing, but in line with the category.

The cheddar cheese sauce is the reason this sandwich exists. It is the same warm, pourable cheddar used on the Beef ‘N Cheddar, and it changes the sandwich in two ways. It adds creamy richness that the plain roast beef lacks, and it keeps the beef moist. The sesame seed bun adds a subtle nutty note and a bit more structure than the onion roll.

One thing worth knowing: the Arby’s Melt is not the smallest sandwich on the menu. It is a full regular-size sandwich, bigger than the sliders. The name refers to the melted cheese, not to a small size. If you want the full roast beef experience with cheese and you do not want to pay Beef ‘N Cheddar prices, this is the order.

Arby’s Melt nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one regular Arby’s Melt, based on Arby’s official US nutrition data. Standard build, no modifications.

Nutrient	Amount per sandwich
Calories	340
Total fat	13g
Total carbohydrates	37g
Protein	19g
Sodium	930mg

The 340 calorie total is the standout. Among full-size Arby’s sandwiches, this is as light as it gets without dropping to the slider menu. The 19 grams of protein is a genuine meal’s worth. The 930 mg of sodium is the one number to watch, at 40 percent of the daily guideline.

For context, the Arby’s Melt is the value play that does not punish you nutritionally. It costs less than the Beef ‘N Cheddar and carries 110 fewer calories. It costs more than a slider and gives you a full sandwich. The honest framing: a straightforward roast beef and cheese sandwich that hits the sweet spot between price, size, and calories.

Arby’s Melt ingredients and customization

The standard ingredient list is slow-roasted beef, cheddar cheese sauce (milk, cheese culture, whey), and a sesame seed bun (enriched wheat flour, sesame seeds). The cheese sauce is the only real variable in the build.

Customization follows the usual Arby’s rules. You can add extra roast beef (roughly doubles the protein and adds about 150 calories), add extra cheese sauce, or add vegetables and sauces from the other sandwiches. Some locations will make it with Swiss instead of cheddar on request.

The practical move is to order it as-is. The sandwich is designed around the beef-cheese-bun balance, and additions mostly add calories without improving it. If you want more food, the Beef ‘N Cheddar is the upgrade path. If you want less, the slider menu is the downgrade path. The Melt is the middle, and it is good at being the middle.

Allergens

The Arby’s Melt contains milk (cheddar cheese sauce), wheat and gluten (sesame seed bun), and sesame (bun topping). It is prepared in kitchens that handle all major allergens. Cross-contact is possible. Always check Arby’s current allergen information if you have a serious allergy, since recipes and preparation vary by restaurant.

Arby’s Melt vs Beef ‘N Cheddar

The sibling rivalry. Arby’s Melt: 340 calories, 13g fat, 19g protein, 930mg sodium, from $4.29. Beef ‘N Cheddar Classic: 450 calories, 20g fat, 23g protein, 1280mg sodium, from $4.99.

The Melt wins on price, calories, fat, and sodium. It is $0.70 cheaper and 110 calories lighter. The Beef ‘N Cheddar wins on protein (23g versus 19g), on the onion roll, and on the Red Ranch sauce, which gives it a more complex flavor. The Melt is simpler and lighter. The Beef ‘N Cheddar is richer and more distinctive.

Pick the Melt when you want roast beef and cheese at the lowest price and calorie count. Pick the Beef ‘N Cheddar when you want the full Arby’s signature experience and the extra protein. Regulars tend to have a firm loyalty to one or the other, and both sides think the other is overcomplicating lunch.

Getting the best value on the Arby’s Melt

At from $4.29, the Melt is the cheapest full-size roast beef sandwich with cheese on the menu.

It is $0.70 less than the Beef ‘N Cheddar and 110 calories lighter. The savings are real in both currencies.

The Melt is a regular-size sandwich, not a slider. Do not let the simple name undersell the portion.

Pair it with a small Curly Fries for a complete meal under 750 calories.

Check the app for sandwich deals and BOGO windows at participating locations, where the Melt has appeared at deep discounts.

Frequently asked questions

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