Subway offers a variety of options that are healthier than other fast food restaurants, but it depends on which choices you select.
Here are nutrition facts for some healthy options at Subway.
Healthy options at Subway
Below are some of the healthiest options at Subway that have earned the Heart-Check Certification according to the American Heart Associated (AHA).
Keep in mind that the following information is obtained from sources that may differ in their content from time to time.
Sandwich | Calories | Fat (in grams) | Sodium (in mg) | Protein (in grams) | Fiber (in grams) | Sugar (in grams) | Carbs (in grams) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Six-inch Vveggie Delite sandwich | 230 | 2.5 | 280 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 44 |
Six-inch rotisserie-style chicken sandwich | 247 | 6 | 550 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 45 |
Six-inch turkey breast sandwich | 280 | 3.5 | 760 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 46 |
Six-inch black forest ham sandwich | 290 | 4.5 | 800 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 46 |
Six-inch roast beef sandwich | 320 | 5 | 670 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 45 |
Six-inch subway club sandwich | 310 | 4.5 | 850 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 45 |
Six-inch sweet onion chicken teriyaki sandwich | 370 | 4 | 770 | 25 | 5 | 16 | 58 |
Six-inch oven-roasted chicken sandwich | 320 | 5 | 610 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 46 |
Salad | Calories | Fat (in grams) | Sodium (in mg) | Protein (in grams) | Fiber (in grams) | Sugar (in grams) | Carbs (in grams) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Veggie Delite salad | 50 | 1 | 75 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
Oven-roasted chicken breast salad | 130 | 2.5 | 280 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
Black forest ham salad | 110 | 3 | 600 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
Roast beef salad | 140 | 3.5 | 460 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
Subway club salad | 140 | 3.5 | 640 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
Menu item | Serving (in grams) | Calories | Fat (in grams) | Cholesterol (in mg) | Sodium (in mg) | Carbohydrates (in grams) | Protein (in grams) | Dietary fiber (in grams) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Veggie Delite wrap | 159 | 210 | 5.0 | 0 | 610 | 37 | 7 | 3 |
Salads | ||||||||
Ham | 378 | 120 | 3.0 | 20 | 840 | 14 | 12 | 4 |
Oven-roasted chicken | 392 | 140 | 2.5 | 50 | 400 | 11 | 19 | 4 |
Roast beef | 378 | 1,220 | 3.0 | 15 | 480 | 12 | 13 | 4 |
Subway Club | 411 | 150 | 4.0 | 35 | 840 | 14 | 18 | 4 |
Turkey breast | 378 | 120 | 3.0 | 25 | 790 | 13 | 12 | 4 |
Turkey breast and ham | 322 | 60 | 1.0 | 0 | 75 | 14 | 14 | 4 |
Veggie Delite | 322 | 30 | 1.0 | 0 | 75 | 11 | 3 | 4 |
Sandwiches | ||||||||
Ham, six inches | 223 | 290 | 5.0 | 20 | 1,260 | 47 | 18 | 4 |
Chicken breast, oven-roasted, six inches | 237 | 310 | 5.0 | 25 | 830 | 48 | 24 | 5 |
Roast beef, six inches | 223 | 290 | 5.0 | 15 | 900 | 45 | 19 | 4 |
Subway Club, six inches | 256 | 320 | 6.0 | 35 | 1,290 | 47 | 24 | 4 |
Sweet onion chicken teriyaki, six inches | 279 | 370 | 5.0 | 50 | 1,200 | 47 | 24 | 4 |
Turkey breast, six inches | 223 | 280 | 4.5 | 20 | 1,000 | 46 | 18 | 4 |
Turkey breast and ham, six inches | 233 | 290 | 5.0 | 25 | 1,210 | 47 | 40 | 4 |
Veggie Delite | 167 | 230 | 3.0 | 0 | 500 | 44 | 9 | 4 |
Mini subs | ||||||||
Ham | 137 | 180 | 3.0 | 10 | 710 | 30 | 11 | 3 |
Roast beef | 146 | 190 | 3.5 | 15 | 600 | 30 | 13 | 3 |
Turkey breast | 146 | 190 | 3.0 | 15 | 670 | 31 | 12 | 3 |
What are the least healthy Subway options?
Menu item | Calories | Fat | Sodium |
---|---|---|---|
Six-inch chicken and bacon ranch melt sandwich | 610 | 30 grams | 1,290 mg |
Six-inch chicken Caesar melt sandwich |
540 | 24 grams | 940 mg |
Chicken and bacon ranch salad |
540 | 40 grams | 1,290 mg |
Mega melt omelet on six-inch flatbread | 600 | 31 grams | 1,890 mg |
How to choose healthy Subway options
Some general guidelines for choosing healthy Subway options include the following:
- Avoid the footlong sandwiches and opt for six-inch sandwiches
- Check for the sodium and fat content
- Skip the soda and opt for unsweetened tea or water
- Avoid chips and get a bag of apples, raisins, or yogurt
- Load up on veggies and limit the amount of meat
- Opt for spinach instead of iceberg lettuce
- Look out for extra sauces and dressings to avoid adding calories
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See SlideshowWhat is a Heart-Check Certification?
According to the Heart-Check Certification program, the nutritional requirements for a heart-healthy recipe are as follows:
Appetizers, soups, salads, side dishes, muffins/quick bread, and yeast bread
One cup of this item should have the following nutrition facts to pass the Heart-Check Certification program:
- Calories: Less than 250 calories (inclusive of salad dressing)
- Saturated fat:
- Less than two grams if it contains nonmeat/fish/seafood
- Less than three grams if it contains meat/fish/seafood
- Trans fat: Less than 0.5 grams of trans fat and no partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) or ingredients that contain PHOs
- Sodium: Less than 240 mg
- Added sugar: Less than two teaspoons
Main dish, entrée salads, and entrée soups
One-dish meals should have the following nutrition facts:
- Calories: Less than 500 calories
- Saturated fat: Less than 3.5 grams
- Trans fat: Less than 0.5 grams of trans fat and no PHOs or ingredients that contain PHOs
- Sodium: Less than 600 mg
- Added sugar: Less than 2 teaspoons
Desserts
Desserts should have the following nutrition facts:
- Calories: Less than 200 calories
- Saturated fat: Less than 2.0 grams
- Trans fat: Less than 0.5 grams of trans fat and no PHOs or ingredients that contain PHOs
- Sodium: Less than 240 mg
- Added sugar: Less than 2 teaspoons
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