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Arbys Seasoned Curly Fries
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Arbys Seasoned Curly Fries

Arby's
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
390mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Arby's Seasoned Curly Fries arrive in a 22-ounce frozen bag that you’d spot in the supermarket’s frozen aisle, shelved alongside other frozen potato sides, appetizers and branded restaurant-style products. The packaging leans on the recognizable Arby’s logo and appetizing photography of spiral, seasoned fries—inviting shoppers who want a convenient, fast-food-style side at home. This product suits quick weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, movie-night snacks, or casual weekend gatherings where ease and shareability matter. The brand positions itself as a familiar, value-oriented comfort-food option with roots in fast-casual dining; it appeals to families, young adults chasing nostalgia for chain-restaurant flavors, and anyone seeking an indulgent convenience item. Labels typically emphasize “seasoned” and show hearty servings of fries, which can create a mild “made from potatoes” halo, but the bag does not carry organic certification or natural-product badges. In plain terms, these fries are a highly processed frozen side: potatoes are formed into curly shapes, coated, pre-seasoned and combined with refined flours, modified starches and stabilizing leavening agents before freezing. Sensory notes: golden-orange, paprika-tinged spirals with a crisp, spiced exterior give way to a soft, fluffy potato interior; onion and garlic powder add savory lift. The ritual is straightforward—pull from the freezer, spread on a baking sheet or air-fryer basket, cook until crisp, and serve in a bowl with ketchup, ranch or a shared platter. The overall experience echoes chain-restaurant indulgence adapted for the home kitchen.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.33 cup
Servings per Container: 7
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Canola,, Palm,, Soybean,, Sunflower),, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Salt,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Onion, Powder,, Spices,, Garlic, Powder,, Degermed, Yellow, Corn, Meal,, Leavening, (Disodium, Dihydrogen, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Dried, Yeast,, Colored, with, Oleoresin, Paprika..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Oleoresin Paprika - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined flours, modified starch, industrial oil blends, leavening agents and seasoning additives typical of industrial formulations, consistent with ultra-processed products classified as NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Arbys Seasoned Curly Fries

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At 180 calories per serving, they can be a fun treat or side dish, but they aren't exactly a powerhouse of nutrients. If you're looking for a low-calorie indulgence, they fit the bill, but remember, moderation is key!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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