Is the base overhead official?

It is a fixed planning allowance for a 6" build—not a published Subway line item.

Can I model a footlong?

This table targets 6" portions—double items manually for a rough footlong estimate.

Check each protein you pay for; calories add linearly in this model.

Includes 40 kcal base overhead per 6" build. Ingredient data last reviewed May 2026.

Sub idea	Calories	Protein
Turkey on wheat — veggies, mustard	345 kcal	19g
Turkey on wheat — cheese, veggies, mustard	385 kcal	22g
Tuna on wheat — cheese, mayo	560 kcal	23g
Roast beef on Italian — veggies, mustard	335 kcal	18g
Chicken strips on wheat — veggies only	355 kcal	21g
Steak on wheat — cheese, chipotle sauce, veggies	505 kcal	22g

Illustrative only—footlongs are roughly double. Regional menus and sauce portions vary.

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Is the base overhead official?: It is a fixed planning allowance for a 6" build—not a published Subway line item.
Can I model a footlong?: This table targets 6" portions—double items manually for a rough footlong estimate.
Multiple proteins?: Check each protein you pay for; calories add linearly in this model.
Are cookies included?: Yes—check the cookie extra if you add one to the meal.
Why might totals differ from Subway.com?: Regional bread recipes, sauce portions, and promotional builds vary. Use this for planning, not exact labeling.
When was ingredient data last updated?: See the “last reviewed” note above the calculator—we align with typical published 6" values periodically.
Do you show protein?: Yes—protein sums from bread, protein, cheese, and other checked items plus the fixed base overhead model.

Model a 6" sub by checking bread, protein, toppings, and sauces—see the breakdown update instantly.

Wheat bread + turkey + American cheese + veggies → base 40 kcal plus item calories.
Add mayo (+110 kcal) to see sauce-heavy builds jump quickly.