Arby's??

Beautiful189
Beautiful189 Posts: 39
in Health and Weight Loss
My grandma wants to buy me a JR. Arby's Sandwich for Lunch. Should I have that OR just a Tomato with mayo sandwich??
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  • Beautiful189
    Beautiful189 Posts: 39
    It's 210 cal and 6 grams of fat.
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    Rule of thumb....if it fits in your goals, eat it
  • Beautiful189
    Beautiful189 Posts: 39
    what about weight??
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    It's 210 cal and 6 grams of fat.

    How much protein? IMHO you are better off with some roast beef than tomato and mayo.
  • Culley34
    Culley34 Posts: 224
    I haven't been to Arby's in quite some time (read: years). Is it possible to find something on their website that is low(er) calorie and still appetizing to you?

    Just beware of mayonaise and cheese on your sandwich -- those will really push up the calories.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    what about weight??

    I don't understand the question.
  • Sierra_419
    Sierra_419 Posts: 201 Member
    heck yes eat it.. if u have enough cals .. go head.
  • deeznutz777
    deeznutz777 Posts: 23 Member
    i think they have turkey sandwiches now so i would try one of those. mmmmmm
  • utahgirl247
    utahgirl247 Posts: 370 Member
    Arby's Jr. Roast Beef Sandwich: Calories: 210, Fat: 6g, Sugar 3, Protein: 12g, Cholesterol: 25g, Sodium: 520mg, Carbs: 25g, Fiber 1g

    If this fits into your goals, then enjoy.

    FYI - They Jr. Turkey and Cheese is NOT much different than the Jr. Roast Beef.
  • wrbiii
    wrbiii Posts: 151
    She already had the tomato and mayo sandwich.


    In the future, I would eat the arby's sandwich you spoke of. It at least has some protein.
  • Psychoanalytic
    Psychoanalytic Posts: 261
    Rule of thumb....if it fits in your goals, eat it

    ^ :drinker:
  • julieh391
    julieh391 Posts: 683 Member
    what about weight??

    I don't understand the question.

    I don't either.

    I'm shocked that a sandwich from Arby's has only 210calories, but I say go for it. It will at least have loads more protein than tomatoes and mayo! As long as you're not way over for the day you're good. :)
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    Well, a tomato with mayo sandwich is probably about the same, or more. Sara Lee 100% whole wheat classic bread, 2 slices = 150 cal. 1 Tb mayo = 100 cal. 1 Tomato, sliced = about 15 cal. So you end up at 275. The Arby's probably has more protein and may hold you for longer, and you can always have a tomato by itself later to bump up the vitamins.
  • cbrrabbit25
    cbrrabbit25 Posts: 384 Member
    you should always choose the meal that has more protein. the arbys is much better than the sandwich you mentioned. thats the healthiest sandwich ive found on the arby's menu also.
  • lizdavis07
    lizdavis07 Posts: 766 Member
    Jr. sandwhich.

    Mayo = no
  • Beautiful189
    Beautiful189 Posts: 39
    Ok thanks guys!!!!! JR rostbeef it is.
  • junejadesky
    junejadesky Posts: 524 Member
    Don't forget to check the sodium level.... there is 520 mg of soduim in that one little sandwich...
  • cbrrabbit25
    cbrrabbit25 Posts: 384 Member
    it has a ton of protein and you should NEVER make mayo one of the ingredients on a sandwich!
  • Beautiful189
    Beautiful189 Posts: 39
    CAL FAT
    Arby's - Jr. Roast Beef Sandwich, 1 Sandwich 210 6
  • Beautiful189
    Beautiful189 Posts: 39
    SOOOOOO i shouldnt have the rostbeef??
  • 1holegrouper
    1holegrouper Posts: 323 Member
    Rule of thumb....if it fits in your goals, eat it

    Providing you understand very well what is in it and that you are about to ingest a sodium bomb.
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    Well I would typically prescribe to you the roast beef. However, Arby's roast beef is not beef at all. They make the "meat" from a gelatin mix and then bake it and slice it. It is not real meat.

    Trustworthy source please. While it's not fresh from the butcher and is more processed, of course it's meat.

    Yes, eat the Arby's! I frequently get a JR and only eat half the bun, but all of the meat. Yum.
  • sjeagle30
    sjeagle30 Posts: 292 Member
    Yes you should eat it. That is not that many calories and a big greasy cheese burger would be much worse so if you want fast food, go to Arbys!
  • Greenrun99
    Greenrun99 Posts: 2,065 Member
    hmmmm curly fries....
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    Mmmmm....jalapeno poppers!
  • Tilran
    Tilran Posts: 627 Member
    Well I would typically prescribe to you the roast beef. However, Arby's roast beef is not beef at all. They make the "meat" from a gelatin mix and then bake it and slice it. It is not real meat.

    Please dont listen to this trash.
  • Beautiful189
    Beautiful189 Posts: 39
    What about a smoothie or a grilled chicken sandwich from Mc Donalds??
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    What about a smoothie or a grilled chicken sandwich from Mc Donalds??

    Those would both likely have more calories than the Arby's Jr. Though grilled chicken is likely a larger sandwich and would be more filling. You can find all the info on McDonald's website for calories and such.
  • Tilran
    Tilran Posts: 627 Member
    What about a smoothie or a grilled chicken sandwich from Mc Donalds??

    The real question is why fast food?

    As people have said, if it is within your calorie goals...do it, but you can get so much more out of non junk food for your calories worth.
  • JenKillough
    JenKillough Posts: 474 Member
    Take her up on the Arby's sandwich AND the grilled chicken sandwich. Then take the tomato you were going to eat from the tomato/mayo sandwich and put it on the grilled chicken sandwich. Voila! You now have two pretty decent sandwiches with a good bit of protein and the fresh tomato :) Don't do the mayo. Unless you just love mayo. Forget that smoothie... it's mostly sugar.

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