Hardee's Original Roast Beef Sandwich

Thin-sliced roast beef on a brioche-style bun with a choice of horseradish or BBQ sauce.

$4.49Combo: $7.99

By Hardee's Menu Hub · Prices checked October 2026

Category	Chicken & More
What it is	Thin-sliced roast beef on a brioche-style bun with a choice of horseradish or BBQ sauce.
Typical price	$4.49
Combo price	$7.99 with fries and a drink (830 - 1550 cal)
Calories	300 (Original)
Protein	17g
Data source	Prices: typical U.S. menu prices. Nutrition: Hardee's official nutrition guide.

Prices may vary by location, region, and time. These are representative/typical US prices, not store-specific.

Our Take

Best for

The leanest sandwich on the lunch menu, with just 4g of fat.

Skip it if

You want cheese or bacon. Go for the Monster Roast Beef instead.

What It Is

Roast beef has been on the Hardee's menu for decades. The sandwich is thin-sliced roast beef on a brioche-style bun.

You choose horseradish sauce or BBQ sauce. Horseradish adds a sharp bite, and BBQ adds sweetness.

Three Sizes

Original Roast Beef: $4.49, or $7.99 as a combo.

Big Roast Beef: $5.99, or $8.99 as a combo. It has a larger portion of meat.

Monster Roast Beef: $7.49, or $10.49 as a combo. It adds American cheese and smoked bacon.

Nutrition

Per Hardee's nutrition guide, the Original has 300 calories, just 4g of fat and 17g of protein. It's the leanest sandwich on the lunch menu.

The Big has 530 calories and 29g of protein. The Monster has 760 calories and 47g of protein.

Sodium climbs fast. It's 1,030mg for the Original, 1,880mg for the Big and 2,930mg for the Monster.

Tips

If you're watching fat, the Original Roast Beef is the best lunch sandwich on the menu.

Ask for both sauces on the side to try them.

Allergens listed are milk, soy and wheat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 131 g

Nutrient	Original	Big	Monster
Calories	300	530	760
Total Fat	4g	16g	33g
Saturated Fat	2g	5g	13g
Trans Fat	0g	0g	0g
Cholesterol	30mg	65mg	120mg
Sodium	1030mg	1880mg	2930mg
Total Carbohydrates	31g	38g	40g
Dietary Fiber	1g	2g	0g
Sugars	4g	7g	9g
Protein	17g	29g	47g

Contains

MilkSoyWheat

2,000 calories is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Values may vary by restaurant. Source: Hardee's official nutrition guide, current as of Jan 2025.

Original Roast Beef Sandwich Allergens

Hardee's nutrition guide lists these allergens for the Original Roast Beef Sandwich:

Milk
Soy
Wheat

The Original Roast Beef Sandwich is made in a shared kitchen, so cross-contact with other allergens is possible. With a serious allergy, check Hardee's latest allergen guide or ask the store first.

How the Original Roast Beef Sandwich Compares

Every Chicken & More item with published nutrition, sorted from lightest to heaviest.

Item	Price	Cal	Protein	Fat	Sodium
3 Piece - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™	$4.99	260	25g	13g	770mg
Original Hot Ham 'N' Cheese™	$3.99	270	17g	8g	1,110mg
Original Roast Beef Sandwich	$4.49	300	17g	4g	1,030mg
Jumbo Chili Dog	$4.49	400	16g	26g	1,380mg
Big Hot Ham 'N' Cheese™	$4.49	450	29g	23g	1,930mg
Big Roast Beef	$5.99	530	29g	16g	1,880mg
Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$6.29	560	30g	32g	2,490mg
Nashville Hot Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$6.49	570	29g	32g	2,530mg
BLT Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$6.99	640	37g	36g	2,640mg
Monster Roast Beef	$7.49	760	47g	33g	2,930mg

Nutrition is for the single or base version. Source: Hardee's nutrition guide.

What to Order With It

Crispy Curls ($2.99): Seasoned curls add flavor next to a simple roast beef sandwich.
Soft Drink ($2.29): Matches the BBQ sauce option well.
Teas: Keeps the meal light if you chose the Original for its low fat.