Surprised at unhealthy Subway!

Midnightsun04

I have always chosen Subway over other fast food restaurants because I thought I was being so much healthier. Today I logged a 6' ham sandwich on italian with American cheese and some veggies (my diary entry isn't exactly what had veggie wise) and light mayo, I also ate a bag of Harvest cheddar chips. I have always considered this "healthy". When I looked at what came up in my diary I was completely surprised! My sodium for the day had already been exceeded (2,000ish) and the calories from just that added up around 900!!! Thats crazy! Anyone else misleaded by Subways 'fit' reputation? Or did I order the wrong thing?

SergeantSunshine_reused

900 for that?

I get a veggie delight on flat bread with now cheese and load on the veggies! 230 delicious calories :]

Lauren38570

the big philly is my favirote but if I Don't have room for it in my limit I don't eat it

lstnlondry

I hear you loud & clear!! Sodium is the worst w/Subway!! And to think Biggest Loser promotes them!! I am so glad to see you post this.

jbretz

If you look closely at the Subway commercials, the fine print states that in order to "lose" with Subway, you need the bare minimum on the sub. I don't remember the exact details, but it was far less than what most people order on their sub.

t_rog

900 for that?? that doesn't sound right. i would say you ordered the wrong thing. maybe it's the chips? not sure, but my 6' sandwiches are usually around 4-500.

phnx72

The sodium is high when I make sandwiches at home as well, it's the meat.

taso42_DELETED

Subway had a big marketing and branded themselves as "Healthy". That doesn't mean it isn't still pretty low-grade food.

TheJesterKing

I tend to avoid Subway these days in exchange for either home made or a lcoal sub shop(Thundercloud Subs). Their veggies taste much fresher. I only found out about Subways seceret when I first started to log and noticed how quickly a sandwhich could add many calories to your log(depending on your toppings)

PhoenyxRising

To be honest it really depends on what you get... you can order the same items on a salad, skip the bread and save some calories and carbs, or make sure you order it on the whole grain wheat bread. The guide right by the area where you order will tell you what to use and what not to use depending on what you are trying to limit (calories, carbs, fat, etc) A lot of people don't realize that simple adding cheese, light mayo, and your choice of bread can make all the difference. I usually get a turkey or ham on whole grain wheat, skip the cheese, load it up with all the veggies and a little bit of pepper and mustard.. or vinegar if you like that. It stays around 250-290 calories doing it that way which isn't too bad.

fitzie63

Please consider this: The low cal Subway 6" sandwich is with only those items listed on the menu. The condiments and other toppings you request are additional calories. It's not Subway's fault when YOU choose what goes on the order. Did you actually look at the nutrient values on the back of that bag of chips before you grabbed it and ate it? I ate in the local Subway place yesterday for a late lunch and considered it my main meal of the day (had just a snack at dinner time). You're the only one in control of your portions and what goes in your mouth. I've been fighting this battle for 55 of my 73 years and have finally admitted that to myself. Because of that acceptance of my former lifestyle choices, I'm much more successful in achieving toward the ultimate goal. The name of this "game" is PORTION CONTROL.

GL

goron59

You can eat healthily at Subway, but you have to avoid the processed meats, processed cheese, dressings and bread.

Otherwise, it's just like injecting salt into your veins.

tigersword

Well considering ham is made by curing pork in salt, what would you expect the sodium to be? Pretty much all deli meats, either at a restaurant, or grocery store, are loaded with sodium. As for calories, with the chips and everything, sounds normal.

sarahsmom1

I have always chosen Subway over other fast food restaurants because I thought I was being so much healthier. Today I logged a 6' ham sandwich on italian with American cheese and some veggies (my diary entry isn't exactly what had veggie wise) and light mayo, I also ate a bag of Harvest cheddar chips. I have always considered this "healthy". When I looked at what came up in my diary I was completely surprised! My sodium for the day had already been exceeded (2,000ish) and the calories from just that added up around 900!!! Thats crazy! Anyone else misleaded by Subways 'fit' reputation? Or did I order the wrong thing?

yes they are very high in sodium some where I heard that the company were looking for meats to be used that have less sodium. I don't think they have done this yet. I'm thinking it will take a while

Jade_Butterfly

Depends on what you get there. . . I personally have a veggie sandwich. .. . . and either get whole wheat or herb for bread. . .

On that note lunch meats alone will have a lot of sodium. . as well as the cheese. . . So You might consider less of them when ordering a sandwhich. . .

Their teryaki chicken is good. not sure about the sodium content. . . Good luck to you.

ninerbuff

For the same calories and sodium, you could have had a large bowl of PHO.

CrystalRollings

Working in a restaurant I know first hand that sodium levels in all restaurants and little sandwhich shops are crazy high. It is highly processed, that will ensure a longer shelf life for the product. I find the healthiest bet is too eat at home or pack a lunch for work....

Lyadeia

Did you know that there are less calories and less carbs and even less sugar in the Italian (white) bread than the whole grain wheat bread at Subway? And the fiber content is about the same (only like 1 gram different, so what's the point?)

I literally studied their nutrition facts at one point last year on the internet and quickly became discouraged. Unless you get a stripped down sandwich with nothing on it but a few veggies that you might not even like, the sodium will be astronomical and the calories or carbs will probably be high. If you want to get a sandwich that you LIKE, the calorie/carb/sodium levels will not be that great.

That being said, there is one sandwich that I can stomach. It's a Club with no condiments on Italian bread. It has provolone cheese (cause I won't eat a sandwich without cheese...) and some veggies like lettuce and tomato. The sodium content is still not where I like it to be, but at least the calories, fat, protein, and carbs are OK for my diary.

I think Subway is a better choice than other fast food places, but they should never be allowed to call themselves "healthy." IMHO. My favorite 6" sub actually has over 50 grams of fat!

BerryH

I think you chose the wrong option from the MFP menu, that must be at least a 12". According to Subway a 6" ham sub with veggies is just 221 calories and the cheese and dressing wouldn't add more than 100. Don't panic! But maybe skip the crisps next time

babyblake11

well you can make anything unhealthy.
i get a 6" ham with veggies and cheese, no sauces and its under 400, so those chips must be bad

JoelleMonique

Subway has way too much bread! It's still better than KFC!