Calories in Cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat
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Cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat contains 268 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 regular or 6" submarine (220 g) provides about 590 kcal.
Roughly 41% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from carbohydrates and 29% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat and bbq sandwiches on FoodFactly, where the median is 233 kcal per 100 g across 20 foods.
100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for selenium, 45% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 29% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 268 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.5 g | 28% |
| Cholesterol C | 49 mg | 16% |
| Sodium C | 523 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.9 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 2.7 g | |
| Protein C | 19.2 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A C | 54 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.7 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.34 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) C | 40 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 45% |
| Choline C | 43.3 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 249 mg | 19% |
| Iron C | 2.4 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 37 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 268 mg | 21% |
| Potassium C | 233 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 3.1 mg | 29% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 27.2 µg | 49% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 29%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- Fat 41%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein19.2 gin the top quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 15.9 g)
- Fiber2.2 gin the top quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars2.7 gin the lowest quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 4.8 g)
- Fat12.2 gin the top quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 8.2 g)
- Saturated fat5.5 gin the top quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium523 mgabove the median for meat and bbq sandwiches (median 512 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.96 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.09 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.058 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.17 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.66 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 16 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 30 µg |
| Retinol C | 53 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 46.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 6 µg |
| Folate, food C | 29 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese steak sandwich or sub on white | 270 | 18.4 g | 21.5 g | 12 g |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 small patty | 280 | 17.8 g | 20.1 g | 13.9 g |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium patty | 281 | 18.2 g | 18.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Taco, flour tortilla, beef, cheese | 257 | 16.7 g | 18.9 g | 12.3 g |
| Club sandwich on wheat, with cheese | 239 | 16.6 g | 19.1 g | 10.5 g |
| POPEYES, Spicy Chicken Strips, analyzed 2006 | 253 | 19.6 g | 18.5 g | 11.2 g |
| Fast foods, chicken tenders | 271 | 19.2 g | 17.3 g | 14 g |
| Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles | 250 | 16.3 g | 20.9 g | 11.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat?
100 g of cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat has 268 kcal. 1 regular or 6" submarine (220 g): about 590 kcal. 1 miniature/slider (75 g): about 201 kcal. 1 regular (145 g): about 389 kcal.
Is cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat high in protein?
Cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat contains 19.2 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 42.2 g in 1 regular or 6" submarine (220 g). About 29% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat and bbq sandwiches, that is among the highest quarter (median 15.9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat?
Cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat has 19.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 2.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat?
Cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat contains 12.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.5 g is saturated (28% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (49% DV), Vitamin B12 (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), zinc (29% DV) and phosphorus (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat?
100 g contains 523 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706961. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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