For many people, Arby’s curly fries are the reason to visit. But how much do they add to your meal, and how do they compare with Arby’s crinkle fries and other sides? We checked Arby’s official nutrition information for every size, side and dipping sauce.
The quick answer: a small order of curly fries has 250 calories and 570 mg of sodium. An XL has 600 calories and 1,360 mg of sodium, more than many sandwiches.
Arby’s curly fries vs crinkle fries, by size
Here are both fries in every size, with calories and sodium.
| Size | Curly Fries | Crinkle Fries |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 250 cal · 570 mg | 250 cal · 300 mg |
| Medium | 410 cal · 940 mg | 390 cal · 460 mg |
| Large | 550 cal · 1,250 mg | 530 cal · 630 mg |
| XL | 600 cal · 1,360 mg | 630 cal · 750 mg |
- Calories are similar. Curly and crinkle fries are within 40 calories of each other in every size.
- Sodium is not. The seasoned curly fries have about twice the sodium: 570 mg in a small against 300 mg for crinkle fries.
- Size matters most. Going from small to large curly fries more than doubles the calories, from 250 to 550.
Where these numbers come from
All numbers come from Arby’s official US nutrition information, the same data as our Arby’s nutrition page. Sizes and sides can vary by location, and some items are regional or limited-time. Read how we check numbers in our editorial policy.
Other Arby’s sides, ranked by calories
Here’s how the rest of the side menu compares.
| Side | Calories | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potato Cakes (2) | 250 | 14 g | 430 mg |
| Jalapeno Bites (5) | 290 | 17 g | 660 mg |
| Potato Cakes (3) | 370 | 21 g | 650 mg |
| Mozzarella Sticks (4) | 440 | 23 g | 1,410 mg |
| Jalapeno Bites (8) | 470 | 27 g | 1,060 mg |
| White Cheddar Mac ‘n Cheese | 470 | 27 g | 1,310 mg |
| Potato Cakes (4) | 490 | 28 g | 860 mg |
| Potato Cakes (5) | 620 | 35 g | 1,080 mg |
| Mozzarella Sticks (6) | 650 | 35 g | 2,110 mg |
Two Potato Cakes (250 calories, 430 mg of sodium) are as light as a small order of fries. The heaviest side is six Mozzarella Sticks, with 650 calories and 2,110 mg of sodium, close to a full day’s limit of 2,300 mg from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The White Cheddar Mac ‘n Cheese has 470 calories and 1,310 mg.
Arby’s dipping sauces: calories and sodium
Dips can change the numbers more than you’d expect.
| Sauce | Calories | Sugar | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Dipping Sauce | 10 | 0 g | 720 mg |
| Ketchup | 10 | 2 g | 85 mg |
| Arby’s Sauce | 15 | 2 g | 180 mg |
| Marinara Sauce | 20 | 3 g | 170 mg |
| Cheddar Cheese Sauce | 50 | 0 g | 370 mg |
| Horsey Sauce | 60 | 2 g | 150 mg |
| Bronco Berry Sauce | 60 | 15 g | 25 mg |
| BBQ Dipping Sauce | 70 | 15 g | 290 mg |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce | 100 | 1 g | 135 mg |
| Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce | 130 | 4 g | 160 mg |
The Buffalo Dipping Sauce has only 10 calories but 720 mg of sodium, more than a small order of curly fries. Honey Mustard (130 calories) and Ranch (100) add the most calories. Ketchup is the lightest choice for fries, at 10 calories and 85 mg of sodium.
Cheddar cheese sauce on small curly fries brings the total to 300 calories and 940 mg of sodium.
How to fit curly fries into a lighter meal
- Order a small. At 250 calories, small curly fries fit into most meals.
- Pick crinkle fries if you’re watching sodium. They have about half the salt.
- Share a large instead of ordering two smalls or a medium each.
- Dip in ketchup rather than cheese sauce or ranch.
- Pair them with a lighter sandwich, like the Classic Roast Beef (360 calories). See our Arby’s roast beef calories guide and healthiest Arby’s menu items guide.
Compare fries across chains with our calorie finder.
A full Arby’s meal: what it adds up to
A Classic Roast Beef (360 calories), small curly fries (250) and ketchup (10) come to about 620 calories. Swap in a medium curly fries and the total climbs to about 780. A Half Pound Roast Beef (610 calories) with large curly fries (550) is 1,160 calories before a drink. For more ideas, see our low sodium fast food guide.
Adding a shake? Here’s the total
Fries and a shake are a classic pair, but shakes are the heaviest drinks on the menu. A small shake has 480 calories (Vanilla) or 540 (Chocolate and Jamocha), with 64 to 76 grams of sugar. A large shake has 870 to 980 calories and up to 138 grams of sugar.
So small curly fries plus a small Jamocha Shake come to 790 calories, more than a Half Pound Roast Beef sandwich. If you want both, choose the small sizes, or share. Water, unsweetened iced tea or a diet soda keeps the meal much lighter.
Does Arby’s publish allergen information?
Yes. Arby’s publishes nutrition and allergen information for its US menu. Fries and sides may be cooked in shared fryers with other foods, so cross-contact is possible. Mozzarella sticks and mac ‘n cheese contain milk and wheat. Check Arby’s official allergen guide and tell the staff about any allergy.
Arby’s curly fries: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Arby’s curly fries?
Small 250, medium 410, large 550 and XL 600 calories.
How much sodium is in Arby’s curly fries?
Small 570 mg, medium 940 mg, large 1,250 mg and XL 1,360 mg.
Are curly fries or crinkle fries healthier at Arby’s?
Calories are almost the same, but crinkle fries have about half the sodium. A small crinkle fries has 300 mg of sodium against 570 mg for small curly fries.
Do curly fries have more calories than crinkle fries?
Only slightly in small to large sizes, and not at all in XL: an XL Crinkle Fries has 630 calories against 600 for XL Curly Fries. The real difference between them is sodium.
What is the lowest calorie side at Arby’s?
A small order of curly or crinkle fries, or two Potato Cakes, at 250 calories each.
The bottom line
Arby’s curly fries are fine in a small size: 250 calories. Watch the sodium, the big sizes and the dips. If salt matters, crinkle fries cut it in half. See the full menu on our Arby’s page.
Noman Said · Founder & Editor, USMenuzNoman Said is the founder and editor of USMenuz. Noman builds the site's menu database and writes every guide from official nutrition data and restaurants' own menus, checking each number before it goes live.More from Noman →