What To Order At Subway To Lose Fat (Men Over 40) - 148
YouTube A footlong Italian B.M.T. carries 2,320 milligrams of sodium in one sandwich, before a chip or a drink. That is close to a full day's sodium limit. A guy watches his sandwich get built right in front of him and feels like he is in control. Real vegetables going on. His choice of protein. His choice of bread. But the bread size, the sauce, and the size of the sandwich do more damage than his protein choice ever will.
(Are you ordering at Subway thinking you made the healthy choice? Get the exact order that works at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthegoguide)
This episode breaks down nine real Subway menu items, ranked one to ten based on calories, fat, protein, and sodium pulled straight from Subway's nutrition data. You will learn which sandwich wins, which ones are wearing a healthy costume, and the exact line to say at the counter so you don't spend three minutes deciding. You will also see the real story behind how Subway runs its business now—a 2021 menu upgrade landed new proteins and better bread, but private equity ownership has since posted record profit while closing over 1,300 stores.
Chapters:
- [00:00] Why building your own sandwich does not mean you control what is in it
- [02:00] The full tier list: ranking nine real Subway orders from best to worst
- [12:00] The exact sentence to say at the counter and what it costs you
- [14:00] Why Subway's profit jumped to record highs while store count fell
- [16:00] The fast five: tuna lawsuit, bread swaps, condiment questions, and travel
Key Takeaways:
- The six-inch rotisserie-style chicken is your standout at 290 calories and 36 grams of protein, and the footlong Italian B.M.T. is a sodium trap at 2,320 milligrams in a single sandwich.
- Most guys spend their decision on protein choice, the one thing that changes the least. The bread, sauce, and size you order do the real damage to your day.
- Subway fixed real things about its food in 2021, but new ownership has posted record profit while closing hundreds of stores a year. Both are true. Neither shows up on the menu board.
Resources Mentioned:
- Episode 147: What To Order At Panera
- Subway Eating On-The-Go Guide with breakdowns for Chipotle, Starbucks, and a dozen other stops
- 2021 Eat Fresh Refresh menu overhaul and Roark Capital acquisition (2024)
Common questions from this episode:
- What is the healthiest sandwich at Subway?
The six-inch rotisserie-style chicken on multigrain is the best order on the menu. It runs 290 calories, 36 grams of protein, and 6 grams of fat. Order it with double vegetables and oil and vinegar on the side, and you are done deciding.
- Is the tuna at Subway healthy?
A six-inch tuna runs around 450 calories with about 25 grams of fat. Almost all of that fat comes from the mayo binding it together, not the fish itself. You get roughly the same protein from the rotisserie chicken with half the fat and fewer calories.
- What should you order at Subway if you want to lose weight?
Say this at the counter: six-inch rotisserie-style chicken on multigrain, double the vegetables, oil and vinegar on the side. That is 290 calories, 36 grams of protein, and one sentence. If you need more food, order the footlong version of the same build.
Grab the Eating On-The-Go Guide. Head to go.brianparana.com/eatingonthegoguide and download it free. It has this same breakdown for Chipotle, Starbucks, Panera, and a dozen other spots you already eat at every single week.
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