subway eating

Essie2511
Essie2511 Posts: 13
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
Hi guys I wanted to know your opinions on eating at Subway. I've never eaten there myself but I'm trying to try new things. Have any of you ate there? Any suggestions on what I should try? Let me know also feel free to add me as a friend:)
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  • I eat there all the time. I usually get a veggie on wheat. Love their breakfast too. They have an egg white sandwich on an english muffin that is yummy.
  • shalinimunjal
    shalinimunjal Posts: 192 Member
    I like their veggie patty on wheat. Love to load up all the veggies and banana peppers. Their southwest dressing is great but high in calories.
  • 81Katz
    81Katz Posts: 7,074 Member
    IF I do 'eat out' it's my go to place. Probably the one place that doesn't make me feel guilty! :laugh:

    I pretty much always have the 6 inch turkey on their wheat or their italian (the Italian is a little less cals) NO CHEESE, NO MAYO and I usually change up the veggies each time. Sometimes it's turkey with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cucumbers. Sometimes it's red onions, black olives, peppers, tomatoes, etc.

    Less than 300 calories.

    Edit: you can go to the subway site and under their nutritional info section you can pretty much build a sandwich and you can see how many cals or other things and can plan ahead that way.
  • LittleMissNerdy
    LittleMissNerdy Posts: 792 Member
    I eat there every now and then. I normally get the turkey sub!
  • Queen_M
    Queen_M Posts: 70
    I eat there quite a bit because it's right next door to my work and I only get a 20 minute break for certain shifts.

    I always get a 6inch sweet onion chicken teryaki on wheat bread toasted with american cheese, lettuce, tomato and cucumber topped with sweet onion sauce and lite mayo. Roughly 490 calories and absolutely delicious! Some people have issues about eating cheese and mayo etc, but I eat everything in moderation and haven't had any problems.
  • Camshaft84
    Camshaft84 Posts: 11 Member
    If you're not careful with what sandwich you order it'll be loaded in sodium and carbs.

    Stay away from ham, salami, most cheese, most dressings.

    Honey Mustard and Light Mayonaise are my guilty pleasures - but even they arent the worse for you.

    Turkey is probably your best bet when it comes to meats.

    Stick with wheat breads or at least dont choose italian herb and cheese.

    Edit - I've done some shopping around for fast food sammiches and the best sammich I can put together is from Jimmy Johns. The #4 Turkey Tom, as an unwich (no bread - its wrapped in lettuce leaves). Really good, low sodium, low carb.
  • hiswifetheirmommy
    hiswifetheirmommy Posts: 30 Member
    I stopped eating their sandwiches because it's just too much bread and I don't stay full very long after eating. However, I do like their salads and I get chicken breast cut up on top of it and it keeps me fuller longer than the sandwiches.
  • atx7
    atx7 Posts: 41 Member
    Subway is just gross. In most cases there will be a local sandwich shop near you that uses much fresher and higher quality ingredients.
  • awmejia
    awmejia Posts: 147 Member
    I love veggies so my favorite is the Veggie Delight on wheat with no cheese. But that is only a every once in a while treat. Mainly I stick to the Veggie Delight salad with no cheese and I bring my own fat free dressing.
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    Subway is a good option if you're on the go..... i wouldn't eat there more than once or twice a week, sodium is high on most of the stuff.... but it's much healthier than other fast food places.... the veggie sub is great! :)
  • bluberrygoo
    bluberrygoo Posts: 222 Member
    I have Subway as a special treat every couple months. I get a turkey and provolone sub on honey wheat toasted with baked bbq chips on it. That's it.
  • ufkw64
    ufkw64 Posts: 5
    I always had around 600 calories left for dinner and that allowed me to eat a 12 inch Chicken terriyaki! yummy too!:drinker:
  • I eat there quite a bit because it's right next door to my work and I only get a 20 minute break for certain shifts.

    I always get a 6inch sweet onion chicken teryaki on wheat bread toasted with american cheese, lettuce, tomato and cucumber topped with sweet onion sauce and lite mayo. Roughly 490 calories and absolutely delicious! Some people have issues about eating cheese and mayo etc, but I eat everything in moderation and haven't had any problems.

    I'm very similar to this... 6" SOCT on wheat, but no cheese and not toasted. I load up the veggies... lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, black olive, and jalapeno... add the sweet onion sauce and I'm good to go! Keeps the calories right around 400 which is within my calorie goal for my lunch time.
  • Essie2511
    Essie2511 Posts: 13
    Thanks guys..lol..love the comments..I just moved and its one up tge street from me so I'd just get some opinions first..I'm just tired of salads..lol..but I'm gonna try it out:)
  • jamiesadler
    jamiesadler Posts: 634 Member
    I eat there on occasion. I get the veggie on oat with no cheese or mayo. The chicken salads are good as well just watch with dressing. It is a good alternative if you have to eat out, which I do not do very often.
  • Jessi40
    Jessi40 Posts: 75 Member
    I love subway. I get the oven roasted chicken breast on wheat and add tons of spinach and other veggies and find it very filling. I also am starting to love their breakfast sandwich...

    With four small kids in my car, I sometimes wish they had a drive through and I'd be eating there more often :)
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
    I enjoy the breakfast wraps - Egg whites with some peppers, onions & tomatoes!

    For lunch - turkey breast on whole wheat or in a wrap - with lots of veggies and regular mustard.
  • Dimplybutt
    Dimplybutt Posts: 123 Member
    I love Subway as a lunch meal on occasion (or more than that because I love Subway). I use the following link to help me work out the calories, etc eaten ..

    http://www.subway.com/Menu/MenuCategoryItems.aspx?CC=USA&LC=ENG&MenuTypeId=1&MenuId=35

    Basically you choose the sandwich that is close to the sandwich you had and then hit the 'calculate yours' button on the right and it gives you the option to choose what you had for and on your sandwich, all the way down to the bun type and condiments.

    It's an awesome tool that you can use beforehand even to figure out what you can get depending on your calorie level or calories remaining. :)
  • NNAhuja
    NNAhuja Posts: 669 Member
    I feel like I eat there at least 3 times a week. I'm always on the go and it seems like it's the best place for me to get a quick bite that is affordable and healthy.
    I tend to get a 6' inch turkey on wheat bread with lite mayo and lettuce. Sometimes if I can make it work with my calorie allotment I'll do a meatball marinara. I have to stay away from their cookies because they are addictive little buggers! =]
  • ber3023
    ber3023 Posts: 146 Member
    I agree that it can be loaded in sodium and carbs and probably the best idea is to visit their site to build your sandwich before you go. I normally get the 6" sweet onion chicken teriyaki on italian bread and load it down with fresh veggies. It's lower in sodium than some and is quite tasty with the sauce on the chicken. I think Subway tends to sound a lot healthier than it really is, but there could be much worse things to eat.
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    The ham sub is surprisingly lower in sodium than turkey, on the cheaper $5 menu and so much more flavourful! Get that, no cheese (cheese is soo gross!) and all if not almost all the veggies to fill you up. It's excellent! I ate a foot long for dinner every night last week during an exam and yes its higher in sodium than making your own but I was still <2000mg everyday and it is so filling and such a treat both in flavour and by not having to cook dinner.

    EDIT: I see you are in the US, the chicken breast in the US is on the $5 menu. More cals but much less sodium and even more filling, perhaps a 6 inch + a salad would be a perfect dinner. I always get that sub in the US on vaca b/c it's on the most expensive menu in Canada, $8.50 a foot long, BRUTAL!
  • twoscimitars
    twoscimitars Posts: 272 Member
    LOVE Subway!! I get the footlong veggie on wheat with brown mustard. I get every veggie they have. It's around 500 cals, but it's a TON of food. Sometimes I can have it for two meals, depending on how hungry I am. It shouldn't be a every day meal, but when you want something quick without having to cook, it's the best option. :)

    You can look up all the nutrition on their website. Subway.com
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I eat there all the time. But I only get the turkey. As far as bread goes, I just stick to the 9-grain wheat because that is what they base their nutrition facts on. The soup is yummy but high in sodium. They carry the Lay's Light potato chips. And the cookies are amazing, but you may want to work out to earn them cals.
  • Krizzle4Rizzle
    Krizzle4Rizzle Posts: 2,704 Member
    It's absurd the amount I love subway. I usually get ham on wheat or flatbread. Usually with apples or baked lays.
  • lorishultis
    lorishultis Posts: 95 Member
    I do eat there sometimes... I like that I can add allllllll those veggies to make the sandwhich heartier but still be healthier then other "fast" food - the honey oat bread is really really good and I like a lot of thier sandwhiches but I would really ecommend looking at the info on MFP before you go; some of them are really high in sodium and fat - higher then you would think!
  • tig_ol_bitties
    tig_ol_bitties Posts: 561 Member
    If you don't have to eat there, I wouldn't. If you do have to eat there, I would suggest a salad with just veggies. Their breads are loaded with hfcs and other unnecessary chemicals and their meats are extremely processed and unnaturally high in sodium. You're better off making your own sandwich.
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    subway is a decent option, had some last night

    I stick with wheat, honey oat, or Italian (which is white I think) bread

    I use to eat turkey, now mostly veggie, and last night I had bacon on mines

    i keep it simple, tomato, bell peppers, lettuce, spinach, pepperjack/provolone cheese (either one)

    and use sweet onion sauce, not as heavy or fattening like other dressings
  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,117 Member
    I love subway, I usually get the chicken salad..
  • andreanicole686
    andreanicole686 Posts: 406 Member
    I like making my own food that way I know exactly whats in it. But if I am on a road trip or out subway is a good choice. Always go for wheat bread or their wrap or salads. Skip the Mayo and go for mustard and a ton of veggies. Stay away from cheese or keep it light. I usually get the 6inch veggie or turkey. The 12 inch has way too many calories but if you do get it eat half for lunch and the other half for dinner. Get baked chips or some fruit as a side as well. :)
  • mgero212
    mgero212 Posts: 96
    I get it a footlong every morning before work. I usually get the turkey on wheat with lettuce, cucumbers, onions, green peppers and light yellow mustard. I eat 6 inches for breakfast = 280 calories and then the other half for lunch= 280 calories with a side of veggies or fruit or almonds. So yummy and healthy.
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