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Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider: calories, sodium and protein by portion, age and sex

Boone’s analysis puts Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider at 9% of an adult’s daily calories, 30% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 0.5 teaspoons of added sugar.

How many calories are in a Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider? It contains 180 calories, 7g of fat (3g saturated), 2g of added sugar and 450mg of sodium.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider

Calories180
Total fat7g
of which saturated3g
Trans fat0g
Cholesterol20mg
Carbohydrate21g
Total sugars2g
Includes added sugars2g
Fibre1g
Protein8g
Sodium450mg

Nutrition figures are Subway’s published US data (October 2026), per item as built by Subway and before any optional extras. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider contains 180 calories, which is 9% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 7g of total fat, of which 3g is saturated, 2g of total sugars (2g added), 450mg of sodium, 8g of protein and 1g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 3g represents 15% of the 20g Daily Value.

Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider is built from 4 separately prepared components. Across the whole item the ingredient lists name dextrose, modified starches, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, flavour enhancers, preservatives, emulsifying and buffering salts, protein and dairy fractions and anti-caking agents. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, storage and transport.

Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider is one of the lighter choices

Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider contains 180 calories and 450mg of sodium, 30% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

FDA Daily Values (2,000-calorie diet)

Calories2,000
Total fat78g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate275g
Added sugars50g
Fibre28g
Sodium2,300mg
Protein50g

Added sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider

2g of the 2g counts as added sugar, or about 0.5 teaspoons.

Added sugars come from

  • sugar in the Mini Artisan Italian roll
  • sugar, dextrose in the shaved steak
  • sugar in the Baja Chipotle sauce

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030: no more than 10g of added sugar per meal from age 11 and none for children aged 10 and under. FDA Daily Value: 50g a day. Added sugar is Subway’s published figure; sources are read from the published ingredient list for each component.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider

Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider is built from 4 components, combined and served at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains dextrose, modified starches, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, flavour enhancers, preservatives, emulsifying and buffering salts, protein and dairy fractions and anti-caking agents. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.

Dextrose

A simple sugar used for browning, bulk and mild sweetness. Found in the shaved steak.

Modified starches

Starches altered industrially to thicken, bind or hold texture through freezing and reheating. Found in the shaved steak.

Emulsifiers

Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the Mini Artisan Italian roll and American cheese.

Thickeners and gums

Thicken sauces, fillings and drinks and stop them separating. Found in the Baja Chipotle sauce.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the Mini Artisan Italian roll, shaved steak and Baja Chipotle sauce.

Flavour enhancers

Boost savoury taste so less of the underlying ingredient is needed. Found in the shaved steak.

Preservatives

Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in centrally prepared components, and keep cured meats pink. Found in the American cheese and Baja Chipotle sauce.

Emulsifying and buffering salts

Let processed cheese melt smoothly, keep cured meats moist, or hold acidity steady. Found in the shaved steak and American cheese.

Protein and dairy fractions

Isolated proteins and dairy by-products used to add bulk, structure or a creamy texture. Found in the Mini Artisan Italian roll and shaved steak.

Anti-caking agents

Stop powders and shredded cheese clumping. Found in the shaved steak.

Boone classifies Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the additives named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Read from the published ingredient list, October 2026.

Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider contains at least 61 distinct ingredients: 28 raw and 33 manufactured. Raw means something you could buy and cook with at home; manufactured means a substance that only exists as an output of industrial processing.

Ingredient count by order: Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider on its own28336154%
Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider + a Chocolate Chip Cookie33407355%

The 33 manufactured ingredients

ascorbic acid, autolyzed yeast, calcium disodium edta, citric acid, cultured sugar, cultured wheat flour, dextrose, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, enzymes, flavoring, folic acid, hydrolyzed corn protein, lactic acid, modified corn starch, mono- and diglycerides, natural flavor, natural flavors, natural smoke flavor, niacin, potassium sorbate, reduced iron, riboflavin, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium phosphate, sorbic acid, soy lecithin, thiamine mononitrate, wheat gluten, xanthan gum.

The 28 raw ingredients

beef, caramelized sugar, cheese culture, chipotle pepper, corn, cream, cultured low-fat buttermilk, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, dehydrated parsley, distilled vinegar, dried tomato, egg yolks, guajillo pepper, lime juice concentrate, malted barley flour, milk, onion powder, palm oil, paprika, potato, salt, soybean oil, spices, sugar, water, wheat flour, yeast.

Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on Subway’s published component lists, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so salt appearing in four components counts once. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as flour, sugar, salt and oil. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Every figure here is a minimum.

Ingredients

Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider is built from 4 components.

Ingredients by component: Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider

Mini Artisan Italian roll

Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Sugar, Contains 2% or Less Of: Wheat Gluten, Wheat Sourdough Blend (Cultured Wheat Flour, Natural Flavor), Salt, Palm Oil, Cultured Wheat Flour, Mono- and Diglycerides, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes.

Shaved steak

Beef, Water, Contains less than 2% of Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate, Autolyzed Yeast, Dried Tomato, Flavoring, Caramelized Sugar, Maltodextrin (Corn, Potato), Citric Acid, Cultured Sugar, Natural Beef Type Flavor (Natural Flavor, Autolyzed Yeast, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate), Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Soybean Oil.

American cheese

Milk, water, cream, sodium citrate, salt, cheese culture, sorbic acid (preservative), citric acid, enzymes, soy lecithin.

Baja Chipotle sauce

Soybean oil, water, cultured low-fat buttermilk, chipotle pepper sauce concentrate (chipotle pepper puree [water, chipotle pepper], water, distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, onion powder), distilled vinegar, egg yolks, sugar, salt, contains less than 2% of: guajillo pepper, natural flavors, paprika, spices, dehydrated garlic, xanthan gum, lime juice concentrate, lactic acid, dehydrated onion, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (as preservatives), natural smoke flavor, dehydrated parsley, citric acid, calcium disodium EDTA (added to protect flavor).

Ingredients taken from Subway’s US Product Ingredient Guide, October 2026. The component build follows Subway’s standard recipe for this item; Boone checked it against Subway’s published nutrition totals. Subway does not publish a separate ingredient list for its mini rolls, so the full-size bread list is shown. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider contains milk, egg, wheat and soy.

Allergen information: Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider

AllergenStatus
MilkContains
EggsContains
FishNot declared
Crustacean shellfishNot declared
Tree nutsNot declared
PeanutsNot declared
WheatContains
SoybeansContains
SesameNot declared
Also declared under UK rules
Barley (cereal containing gluten)Present, UK rules

Contains = declared in Subway’s US allergy chart or ingredient guide. May contain = Subway states the allergen may be present, including cookies displayed beside nut-containing cookies. Refined oil only = the soy is highly refined soybean oil, which the FDA exempts from allergen labelling. Subway prepares food on shared equipment, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. UK rules also require barley, oats, mustard, celery and sulphites to be declared; these are shown where the ingredient list names them. October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider?+

Boone calculates that Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider contains 180 calories, which is 9% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 12% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in a Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider?+

Boone calculates that Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider contains 2g of added sugar, about 0.5 teaspoons, which is 4% of the 50g FDA Daily Value.

Is Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider within US sugar guidance for children?+

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 recommend no added sugar for children aged 10 and under and no more than 10g per meal from age 11. With 2g of added sugar, Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider fits the per-meal limit for ages 11 and up but not the guidance for younger children.

How much saturated fat is in a Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider?+

Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider contains 3g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 15% of the 20g Daily Value and 18% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

How much sodium is in a Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider?+

Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider contains 450mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 30% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 20% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

Is Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it contains dextrose, modified starches, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, flavour enhancers, preservatives, emulsifying and buffering salts, protein and dairy fractions and anti-caking agents. NOVA group 4 describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

How much fibre is in a Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider?+

Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider contains 1g of fibre. Boone calculates that as 4% of the 28g Daily Value and 5% of the 21g target for a child aged 4 to 8. Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.

How much protein is in a Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider?+

Subway US Little Cheesesteak Slider contains 8g of protein, which Boone calculates as 16% of the 50g Daily Value.