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Arby's Crinkle Cut Fries
Frozen Foods
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Arby's Crinkle Cut Fries

Arby's
26 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
360mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Arby's Crinkle Cut Fries arrive in the frozen aisle, shelved alongside other frozen potato products — shoestring fries, steak fries, tater tots and frozen sides — often near frozen burgers and convenience meal solutions. The 26-oz bag is a family-size offering aimed at shoppers stocking up for group meals or weekly sides. They lean into fast-food familiarity with crinkled ridges that promise extra crispness and a golden, seasoned look. Typical occasions include game-day spreads, quick weeknight dinners or comfort-food pairings for sandwiches and burgers. Arby's positions this SKU as an extension of its fast-food identity: accessible, nostalgic, and value-oriented, appealing to families, young adults and fans of chain-style comfort food; packaging and brand cues highlight Arby’s heritage more than nutrition credentials. Labeling emphasizes simple-sounding potato origins and includes philanthropic messaging about the Arby’s Foundation, which can create a mild goodwill halo; there are no organic or certified-natural claims. From a processing standpoint, the fries are made from potatoes but include modified starches, dextrins, leavening agents and emulsifiers typical of industrially prepared frozen sides. Sensory notes: the crinkle cut yields a crunchy, ridged exterior and a soft, fluffy interior when baked or fried; seasoning provides a mild savory note and visible color agents offer consistent golden hues. Rituals around use are familiar — oven-baked for 20–25 minutes or deep-fried briefly, served with ketchup, mayo-based dips, or alongside sandwiches. The product reads as a convenient, indulgent shortcut to restaurant-style fries for home consumption.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 onz
Servings per Container: 9
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium360mg16%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein1g
* 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),, Modified, Food, Starch, (Corn,, Potato,, Tapioca),, Rice, Flour,, Salt,, Dextrin,, Leavening, (Glucono, Delta-Lactone,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Dextrose,, Disodium, Dihydrogen, Pyrophosphate, (to, Promote, Color, Retention),, Xanthan, Gum,, Color, (Annatto,, Turmeric)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm - 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
  • Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starches, dextrin, leavening agents, colorants, phosphates) and is manufactured into a ready-to-heat frozen product, characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Arby's Crinkle Cut Fries

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These fries are certainly not the poster child for a health food, but they can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation. They’re low in sugar and have some fiber, but they also contain added preservatives and are fried in vegetable oils, which can be a concern for some.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

comfortingindulgentconvenientnostalgic
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