Opinions on Subway Sandwhiches as a whole?

Personally, I like Subway and if I'm going to eat out while on the road (which is rare) that's where I go. I have yet to see another company that makes it so easy to eat healthy. Places like Jason's Deli drive me nuts...you think it's healthy, but when you wrench the nutrition info out of their hands (it took an act of God last time I was there) the only thing reasonable is one sandwich on the kids menu (which they won't let you order unless you are a kid).

I like Subway, don't get me wrong, but deli meat has soooooo much sodium :grumble: the meat and cheese are really processed, which isn't good for you.

its not that healthy to eat that much of the same thing over and over and over and over again. you need to get some different nutrients in there. once or twice a week seems fine.

here's a site that calculates accurately the full nutritional value of your custom subway sandwich: http://www.eddieoneverything.com/nutrition_info/calculators/Subway_calorie-calculator

they arent horrible but they really arent that healthy for you either .

I live by 5 different national, regional, and local sub sandwich chains, so I'm surrounded by a wealth of choices. In the end, though, they're all basically the same in their offerings: bread, meat, cheese, veggies, condiments. As long as you stick with Subway's 6-inch low-calorie choices, and order without cheese or mayo (it's in the fine print below the list of posted calorie counts), you're fine for fat and overall calories. The only real danger is that in a steady diet of such foods, there's a TREMENDOUS amount of sodium in the meats, cheeses, pickles, olives, condiments, and seasonings (excepting oregano and oil) which can make existing health issues worse (high blood pressure, heart conditions for example), or be the trigger for someone who's borderline for these issues. Some of that plateau may be water retention from the sodium.

Subway's whole grain and wheat bread has less than 2% whole grain or wheat. They also contain ammonium sulfate which is a chemical used in fertilizers (helps the yeast and give the bread a brown color). All of their breads contain high fructose corn syrup.

http://gohometeamgo.blogspot.com/2009/03/why-subway-is-bad-for-you.html

http://www.slashfood.com/2010/06/22/subway-sandwich-lettuce-tomato-high-fructose-corn-syrup/

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/truth-about-your-food -- this is a good one - Subway is a little down on the page.

There is nothing healthy about Subway.

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I am in school (over fulltime), do homework, work, and commute to both (at least 30 minutes). Being so busy I don't have time to cook much. For now I live off Subway and Panda Express. Sad but true. I graduate in May and so look forward to being able to cook healthy meals for myself. I think subway is better than a fast food burger or something deep fried. That is if you order wisely and not salami on cheese bread with extra mayo. lol

Do you like whole wheat pitas? If I'm going to have a sandwich, I'll use those instead of regular bread. If you can find one without a lot of ingredients listed, it would be your better choice.
I like Schneider's fat free turkey breast deli meat but I'm not sure if that's available in the US with some mustard and lots of veggies and perhaps a thin slice of avocado.

I like the idea of cooking up some chicken breasts ahead of time to cut up for the fillings. This way you can control the sodium content.

What you need to pay attention to is when you enter all of your foods for the day, look at all of the category totals at the end of the day, not just calories. If the fat and sodium and carbs are all okay...then Subway is obviously not "terrible" for you

Those totals do not reflect ingredients. So yes, foods and drinks can be terrible for you, even if you are within your calorie/fat/sodium/whatever numbers.

I love Subway. I would choose it over a burger and fries any day. My weakness is the meatball sub So warm and yummy! Yes, I have cheese and yes I have mayo. I do love the Veggie Delight with avocado if I'm feeling like a treat. In some restaurants you can get your sub made into a salad or a wrap for an extra $1. Maybe you should consider those? You could always get the chicken pieces tossed through or buy some at a grocery store.

Sure, it might not be the most nutritious meal for you but it is damn tasty. Since you mentioned you like sandwiches, maybe you could find a new sandwich place near you? When I'm really busy, I like to pack my own lunch kit. I'd rather risk looking like a school kid (lunchbox and all) than reach for the fried foods. I tend to grab a piece of fruit, a snack bar (as a treat!) and some kind of leftovers from dinner. Not the best but I'm working on it.

I am a vegetarian, and LOVE subway. I live in a small town with little choices for restaurants, This is the main one that I always go to for delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I surely do not eat it every day, even though I am sure that I could!!

I get a veggie sandwich on wheat bread, usually without cheese, and just vinegar and pepper. Usually I get a side of apples or occassionally a bag of baked chips.

Once in a while, in fact just this morning, I will get the breakfast. I love that they have an egg white option and once again I load it with veggies, usually get cheese on this one, and only pepper.

I make sandwiches such as this at home and they are comparible with the calories, salt, and carbs. Their eggs do have more sodium then a fresh egg I would make at home though.


I dont believe anything should be the only thing and place that you ever eat, just as the others have said. I have it at most once a week if at home and as the go to meal when traveling, Every little town and stop that we make in or near montana has a subway, and we drive and travel around often.

What about a yummy rotisserie chicken from the dlei and make sandwiches out of it for the week? Yummy!!! Another option maybe is to bake a turkey breast and use that for sandwiches!

I think of Subway as fast food, but it's my preferred fast food option. Obviously, in a perfect world we'd all be able to afford the luxury of time, money, and energy that would enable us to eat wholesome, organic meals all day every day. Not all of us have that luxury. If we're on the go or tired and need something fast and cheap, we go to Subway. I think of it as a win because my husband is usually pushing for us to go to McDonald's or Burger King.

If you have time to plan ahead, make a sandwich and bring it with you. That way you have better control over the sodium content and processed foods that go into your lunch. Another solution could be making soups or meals on the weekends and putting them into individual sized containers, then freeze or refrigerate them. I like making salads with a lean protein (chicken, tofu, fish, or a lean cut of steak) served with olive oil and vinegar. Or steam some veggies and serve with protein and brown rice, quinoa, or a baked potato.

Subway is the lesser of "fast food evils" you could say...but the real problem with Subway is the sodium content in their food along with the fact that its processed garbage. Opt for real unprocessed foods. (bake a chicken breast at home and cut it up for a fresh option!) If you can handle cutting bread out of your diet - try making a home made sandwhich instead that is wrapped in lettuce.