Subway sandwiches

miratps

OK so as a veggie I used to eat the veggie patty footlongs with the lot but noticed that would all equal 850-900 calories + cookie. Now I can fit it in to my budget but that feels like a hell of a lot for a sandwich, is Subway actually a good option or do people prefer making their own sandwich/have alternatives

I haven't had one in months to be honest so can't even remember if they filled me up but am too hesitant to try again and potentially realise it doesn't

H_Ock12

Personally, I find subway to be a tasty option. I think you get a lot of bang for your calorie buck, but I've never tried the veggie patty option so I can't speak for it. If you turn it into a salad, it'll save you some calories and their salads are actually pretty good.

miratps

MotherOfSharpei wrote: »

Personally, I find subway to be a tasty option. I think you get a lot of bang for your calorie buck, but I've never tried the veggie patty option so I can't speak for it. If you turn it into a salad, it'll save you some calories and their salads are actually pretty good.

Salads and stuff I can make a home with the same ingredients for a fraction of the cost so would never pay for a salad.

I agree it probably is good value but over 800 calories on a sandwich feels extreme. I've been craving it for a bit so am extremely tempted and even do a ton more exercise so i can have it! My worry is purely not finding it filling as I used to + it's December, already ate out yesterday and will again tomorrow. May need to save it but i pass it on my way and the smell of their bread is intoxicating!

Karb_Kween

miratps wrote: »

OK so as a veggie I used to eat the veggie patty footlongs with the lot but noticed that would all equal 850-900 calories + cookie. Now I can fit it in to my budget but that feels like a hell of a lot for a sandwich, is Subway actually a good option or do people prefer making their own sandwich/have alternatives

I haven't had one in months to be honest so can't even remember if they filled me up but am too hesitant to try again and potentially realise it doesn't

Its probably the bread and whatever combo of sauce you're using. I agree thats a bit much and without meat. I got a chicken bacon ranch one and - foot long - and that equals to 1200 calories. Thats my days allotment

I don't visit subway often after I noticed that

But you can eat half and not get the cookie?

I tend to make a wrap for lunch and really the secret to its low calorie is "OLÈ Xtreme Wellness" tortillas. High in fiber, low in carbs and I think 50 calories per 1 tortillas. I make wraps and they make a very good quesadilla if you like those

CooCooPuff

I love their veggy patty man.

The lowest calorie option they have is the veggy delight. It's around 470 for a foot long without cheese.

EttaMaeMartin

Karb_Kween wrote: »

miratps wrote: »

OK so as a veggie I used to eat the veggie patty footlongs with the lot but noticed that would all equal 850-900 calories + cookie. Now I can fit it in to my budget but that feels like a hell of a lot for a sandwich, is Subway actually a good option or do people prefer making their own sandwich/have alternatives

I haven't had one in months to be honest so can't even remember if they filled me up but am too hesitant to try again and potentially realise it doesn't

Its probably the bread and whatever combo of sauce you're using. I agree thats a bit much and without meat. I got a chicken bacon ranch one and - foot long - and that equals to 1200 calories. Thats my days allotment

I don't visit subway often after I noticed that

But you can eat half and not get the cookie?

I tend to make a wrap for lunch and really the secret to its low calorie is "OLÈ Xtreme Wellness" tortillas. High in fiber, low in carbs and I think 50 calories per 1 tortillas. I make wraps and they make a very good quesadilla if you like those

LOVE THOSE WRAPS, BREAKFAST OR LUNCH!

kenyonhaff

WALK AWAY FROM THE FOOTLONG SANDWICHES!!! These are super-sized portions, even if it's just veggies. And the carb content is a lot.

*Stick to flatbreads, or convert your sandwich to a salad.
*Meat-filled sandwiches are often reasonable in calorie content (if you are an omnivore).
*Be careful of add-ons that add fat & calories...especially cheese, mayo, and sauces
*Add lots of veggies...this will help keep the volume of food big and is great nutritionally.
*Chips and cookies and drinks are not included in the calories of the sandwiches. Don't make the mistake of creating a 300 calorie sandwich, 2 servings of Doritos, add a 250 calorie cookie and a 140 soda to that--unless you planned for that of course.

As for if this will "fill you up"...if you have been on MFP you have been working with a calorie budget and know more or less what you should spend on your lunch. Going to Subway is no different. Your body is likely adjusted to the new expectations and won't be demanding oversized portions.

singingflutelady

Flat bread has more calories than the normal bread

bbell1985

Oh yeah, I thought you were talking about the Veggie Delight. Skip the patty or don't eat the whole footlong or skip the cookie. You have options. We live in an incredible world.

Karb_Kween

singingflutelady wrote: »

Flat bread has more calories than the normal bread

I know.

VeganFaceHole

For some reason, the veggie salads fill me more than the footlong sandwiches
Bread does nothing for me

bbell1985

VeganFaceHole wrote: »

For some reason, the veggie salads fill me more than the footlong sandwiches
Bread does nothing for me

Bread isn't filling for me either. But their salads are hilarious. 4 slices of cucumber? I put a whole cucumber in my salad sometimes.

ChicagoVeggie

I hate Subway as a veggie. They're so skimpy with the vegetables (like, you ask for bell peppers and they literally count out three bell pepper stips to put on, and if you ask for extra they maybe add another strip). It's paying the same price and only getting the toppings other sandwiches get for free, and not even in an increased quantity.

jgnatca

Skimp or skip the sauces, half the sandwich, and skip the cookie.

Flat breads have just as many calories as fluffy breads.

ejbronte

singingflutelady wrote: »

Flat bread has more calories than the normal bread

This true: I thought I was being virtuous ordering the flat bread, then looked at the stats and changed my mind. I do like their flat bread though, so will take it sometimes.

Agator82

ChicagoVeggie wrote: »

I hate Subway as a veggie. They're so skimpy with the vegetables (like, you ask for bell peppers and they literally count out three bell pepper stips to put on, and if you ask for extra they maybe add another strip). It's paying the same price and only getting the toppings other sandwiches get for free, and not even in an increased quantity.

If you want more veggies ask for more. I always ask for more black olives and have even told them to grab a nice handful and not put any back. Any store worth their salt will give no protest to reasonable requests. The only problem I have ever had was at underperforming stores. It is ironic that the stores that do not have enough sales actually do things to lose customers.

ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken

I don't tend to eat at restaurants with the seldom exception. I prefer making my own food because having worked in food service I just do not trust the people handling the food they are serving. In the past I have seen some gross things go on behind the scenes. BUT if I were going to have a Subway sandwich I would go for the 6". That should allow for the cookie if you like. If you are having the chops and soda that will also add a lot of calories. You could go to their website and look at their nutrition info. Some stores have the pamphlet available with all of the menu items listed so you can make the choice best suited for you goals.

ChicagoVeggie

Agator82 wrote: »

ChicagoVeggie wrote: »

I hate Subway as a veggie. They're so skimpy with the vegetables (like, you ask for bell peppers and they literally count out three bell pepper stips to put on, and if you ask for extra they maybe add another strip). It's paying the same price and only getting the toppings other sandwiches get for free, and not even in an increased quantity.

If you want more veggies ask for more. I always ask for more black olives and have even told them to grab a nice handful and not put any back. Any store worth their salt will give no protest to reasonable requests. The only problem I have ever had was at underperforming stores. It is ironic that the stores that do not have enough sales actually do things to lose customers.

It's just annoying, because they "reset" after everything (i.e., even if I manage to get enough bell peppers, they go straight back to "three slices of onion" mentality for the next item. There are plenty of other sandwich places that will give me better veggie options, so Subway seems like an unnecessary battle.

ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken

ChicagoVeggie wrote: »

Agator82 wrote: »

ChicagoVeggie wrote: »

I hate Subway as a veggie. They're so skimpy with the vegetables (like, you ask for bell peppers and they literally count out three bell pepper stips to put on, and if you ask for extra they maybe add another strip). It's paying the same price and only getting the toppings other sandwiches get for free, and not even in an increased quantity.

If you want more veggies ask for more. I always ask for more black olives and have even told them to grab a nice handful and not put any back. Any store worth their salt will give no protest to reasonable requests. The only problem I have ever had was at underperforming stores. It is ironic that the stores that do not have enough sales actually do things to lose customers.

It's just annoying, because they "reset" after everything (i.e., even if I manage to get enough bell peppers, they go straight back to "three slices of onion" mentality for the next item. There are plenty of other sandwich places that will give me better veggie options, so Subway seems like an unnecessary battle.

It isn't a "mentality" it is likely how they are drilled into making the sandwiches. They are probably told to skimp across the make line unless the customer produces a weapon.

All restaurants use "specs" and employees are expected to follow them. Some restaurant managers insist that employees use just a little less than the specs require in order to cut costs. (At least this has been true in some places I worked in the past.) "Extra" usually is laughable. On a pizza "extra" cheese is a skimpy 1/2 a spec cup. On a Subway sandwich "extra" maybe just a slice or two of the veggie. I don't know how many customers ever complain to corporate about this issue but if no one ever complains to the right people or if people just keep going there then this skimpy sandwich epidemic will spread like fire throughout the land and no man, woman, or child will be safe from the meager distribution of sandwich toppings.

ChicagoVeggie

ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »

ChicagoVeggie wrote: »

Agator82 wrote: »

ChicagoVeggie wrote: »

I hate Subway as a veggie. They're so skimpy with the vegetables (like, you ask for bell peppers and they literally count out three bell pepper stips to put on, and if you ask for extra they maybe add another strip). It's paying the same price and only getting the toppings other sandwiches get for free, and not even in an increased quantity.

If you want more veggies ask for more. I always ask for more black olives and have even told them to grab a nice handful and not put any back. Any store worth their salt will give no protest to reasonable requests. The only problem I have ever had was at underperforming stores. It is ironic that the stores that do not have enough sales actually do things to lose customers.

It's just annoying, because they "reset" after everything (i.e., even if I manage to get enough bell peppers, they go straight back to "three slices of onion" mentality for the next item. There are plenty of other sandwich places that will give me better veggie options, so Subway seems like an unnecessary battle.

It isn't a "mentality" it is likely how they are drilled into making the sandwiches. They are probably told to skimp across the make line unless the customer produces a weapon.

All restaurants use "specs" and employees are expected to follow them. Some restaurant managers insist that employees use just a little less than the specs require in order to cut costs. (At least this has been true in some places I worked in the past.) "Extra" usually is laughable. On a pizza "extra" cheese is a skimpy 1/2 a spec cup. On a Subway sandwich "extra" maybe just a slice or two of the veggie. I don't know how many customers ever complain to corporate about this issue but if no one ever complains to the right people or if people just keep going there then this skimpy sandwich epidemic will spread like fire throughout the land and no man, woman, or child will be safe from the meager distribution of sandwich toppings.

Obvs, but it's easier to shorthand "mentality" than write out "franchise owner's requirements for employee topping distribution".

ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken

ChicagoVeggie wrote: »

ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »

ChicagoVeggie wrote: »

Agator82 wrote: »

ChicagoVeggie wrote: »

I hate Subway as a veggie. They're so skimpy with the vegetables (like, you ask for bell peppers and they literally count out three bell pepper stips to put on, and if you ask for extra they maybe add another strip). It's paying the same price and only getting the toppings other sandwiches get for free, and not even in an increased quantity.

If you want more veggies ask for more. I always ask for more black olives and have even told them to grab a nice handful and not put any back. Any store worth their salt will give no protest to reasonable requests. The only problem I have ever had was at underperforming stores. It is ironic that the stores that do not have enough sales actually do things to lose customers.

It's just annoying, because they "reset" after everything (i.e., even if I manage to get enough bell peppers, they go straight back to "three slices of onion" mentality for the next item. There are plenty of other sandwich places that will give me better veggie options, so Subway seems like an unnecessary battle.

It isn't a "mentality" it is likely how they are drilled into making the sandwiches. They are probably told to skimp across the make line unless the customer produces a weapon.

All restaurants use "specs" and employees are expected to follow them. Some restaurant managers insist that employees use just a little less than the specs require in order to cut costs. (At least this has been true in some places I worked in the past.) "Extra" usually is laughable. On a pizza "extra" cheese is a skimpy 1/2 a spec cup. On a Subway sandwich "extra" maybe just a slice or two of the veggie. I don't know how many customers ever complain to corporate about this issue but if no one ever complains to the right people or if people just keep going there then this skimpy sandwich epidemic will spread like fire throughout the land and no man, woman, or child will be safe from the meager distribution of sandwich toppings.

Obvs, but it's easier to shorthand "mentality" than write out "franchise owner's requirements for employee topping distribution".

Easier yes, but they are not the same thing really. "Mentality" suggests an independent default as opposed to following orders which are not for the individual employee to alter. I see what you're saying however.

CMNVA

I'm going to have my first Subway sandwich after many years. Getting the turkey reuben on rye for 430 calories. One thing that worries me about Subway: I think in some cases the calorie estimates on line might be low. I find that a 6 inch sub has a LOT of bread. The calories really can't be that low, can they?