Subway 6" flatbread or 6' wheat.....
countrydarling1
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When you go to subway & get a sandwich, is it better to get wheat bread or flat bread? There is hardly a calorie difference. What do yall think??
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I usually get wheat because it's more filling lol. If I'm eating the same amount of calories why not actually be full!0
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always whole grain, you feel fuller so much longer!0
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I get wheat bread. It is good for you and it has fiber in it which is filling.0
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I personally disagree with the majority. I love the flatbread. I almost always get it. In a 6" there is only about 10 calories difference (higher in FB) so it's pretty much a non-issue. Get what you like.0
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Wheat bread - the flatbread is like eating the italian bread0
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always whole grain, you feel fuller so much longer!
Do the Subway's around you have whole grain? The ones here certainly don't.0 -
Wheat bread - the flatbread is like eating the italian bread
it's only about 10 calories higher than wheat. It says so on the vinyls on the case glass.0 -
....I just like the way it tastes more then flatbread lol.0
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The flatbread is "bigger", in that it weighs more. Has more sodium, less fiber, less sugar, less protein, more carbs and twice the fat when compared to the wheat bread. So it all depends on what you're looking for/watching in your eating plan.0
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I get their flatbread/wraps now since a friend pointed them out. Im not a fan of their rolls.
Just wish they had more than white bread varietys for the wraps0 -
The wheat has more nutrients and is more filling, for less calories. However, since it is so close, if you really like the taste of white bread (like me ;D) go ahead and get the flatbreat. It might keep you from cheating later! But, if I were you, I'd try to go for the wheat more often than the white because of the higher fiber content. I, too, eat at subway regularly, since it is the only place even remotely healthy near the university I attend, and I can't exactly go home, 65 miles away, to cook. I'm sure you know this, but the coldcut meats are very low in calories, and mustard has absolutely no calories at all. And turkey, mustard, tomatoe and lettus makes a great sandwhich on wheat or flatbread. lol
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I usually get the wheat, i tried the flat bread, it was good, but it seemed like i was eating white bread & thats what i was tryin to stay away from. lol!0
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Go with the wheat bread its better for you.0
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If you prefer the wheat, definitely go with the wheat! it's better for you anyway!0
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Wheat is EXTREMELY bad for you at Subway. A 6 inch 9 grain wheat is just like eating a 1 pound package of bacon. The minimum sodium requirement is about 1,500mg of sodium each day. This is less than 1 teaspoon of table salt. The maximum recommended level of sodium intake is 2,300 mg per day and the wheat bread takes you to about 2,400! Yikes! But flat bread is the best choice and if you want a full tummy drink tons of water or eat celery (0 calories and package with H2O). Try out this blog and others, it will make your way of "eating fresh" Much healthier (;
> http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/06/12/food-babe-investigates-is-subway-real-food/0 -
i get flatbread cuz i like the taste more0
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Great points all around. I often wondered about flat vs. wheat.0
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I agree that the wheat is "better" for you than the flatbread. I recently realized that you can get any sandwich made into a salad bowl. I had one the other day and it was awesome! Used spinach instead of lettuce and got turkey meat and all the veggies I wanted. I got an order of their guac for dressing. It was huge and really good. So, personally, when I dine at subway in the future, I'll be skipping the bread altogether.0
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always whole grain, you feel fuller so much longer!
Do the Subway's around you have whole grain? The ones here certainly don't.
I don't know where you live, but I know the Subway's near my in Wisconsin have 9-grain wheat... Which I believe is whole grain.0 -
always whole grain, you feel fuller so much longer!
Do the Subway's around you have whole grain? The ones here certainly don't.
I don't know where you live, but I know the Subway's near my in Wisconsin have 9-grain wheat... Which I believe is whole grain.
Not quite. Check out this article:
http://eatthis.menshealth.com/article/whats-really-…-subway-9-grain-wheat
Some highlights:
"the primary ingredient in this bread is plain old white flour, and high-fructose corn syrup"
"What, did you think that dark hue was the result of whole grains? Hardly. It's a combination of the ammonium sulfate and the caramel coloring."0 -
When choosing you have to look at the net carbs. (Total carbs - the fiber grams). When you do that the flat bread does not look so good afterall! Your best bet is the salad bowl with lots of toppings or the 9-gram bread and take the top bun off and eat it open face.0
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I am a regular Subway eater as well. I had the shock of my life when I ran the sodium numbers on my favorite sandwich -- 6 in club on wheat with light mayo, mustard, and a ton of veggies -- damn near 1500 mg of sodium! If you're not concerned about your sodium count, then that won't matter -- but since I watch mine, I was floored. And much of that comes from the bread, believe it or not. *sigh* I will still be eating my beloved Subway, but will definitely be paying attention to what I choose throughout the day to keep my sodium respectable.0
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always whole grain, you feel fuller so much longer!
The recent research I have been doing would indicate that none of their breads are truly whole grain or whole wheat. They are loaded with soy which for the majority of people is not healthy food.0 -
I like the flatbread for an egg white breakfast sammy and the wheat for lunch or dinner.0
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always whole grain, you feel fuller so much longer!
Do the Subway's around you have whole grain? The ones here certainly don't.
I don't know where you live, but I know the Subway's near my in Wisconsin have 9-grain wheat... Which I believe is whole grain.0 -
Get what you like. You could do a lot worse than eating at Subway IMHO. I always try to eat 100% whole grain because it doesn't have enriched flour (like most white and "wheat" breads) so it doesn't cause spikes in blood sugar and has a much higher fiber content. That being said, I don't think most Subways offer a 100% whole grain option.0
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It depends on what I get and what will work ~better to my taste buds!0
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always whole grain, you feel fuller so much longer!
The recent research I have been doing would indicate that none of their breads are truly whole grain or whole wheat. They are loaded with soy which for the majority of people is not healthy food.
This. And, not only soy, but high fructose corn syrup. Don't even start on their insane sodium counts. Subway really isn't a healthy choice, as much as people make it out to be. Perhaps it's better than chemical McDonalds, but if you love McDonalds, you might aswell eat that instead.0 -
I have worked for subway for 12 yrs and have heard all the arguments both pro and con. Subway advertises 9 grain wheat not whole grain wheat. This 9 grains not whole grains.
Also for those of you that want the wheat bread, ask your local subway to "gut" your bread. "gutting" your bread consists of having the sandwich artist pull the center of the bread out after they cut it. this still leaves you with some bread but half the calories and sodium and the plus side is room for more veggies.
The meat at subway (turkey, ham, cold cuts) are all processed meats so their sodium content is higher. Eat the roast beef or one of the chicken sandwiches to keep your sodium down also all but the cheddar cheese is processed.
As someone mentioned go with the salas they are huge and very filling.
Just my 2 cents worth0 -
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