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Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket: calories, sodium and protein by portion, age and sex

Boone’s analysis puts Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket at 16% of an adult’s daily calories, 53% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 0.0 teaspoons of added sugar.

How many calories are in a Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket? It contains 330 calories, 13g of fat (5g saturated), 0g of added sugar and 800mg of sodium.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket

Calories330
Total fat13g
of which saturated5g
Trans fat0g
Cholesterol70mg
Carbohydrate30g
Total sugars2g
Includes added sugars0g
Fibre2g
Protein24g
Sodium800mg

Nutrition figures are Subway’s published US data (October 2026), per item as built by Subway and before any optional extras. Protein Pocket figures include the 9 inch wrap, cheese, selected vegetables and the suggested sauce. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket contains 330 calories, which is 16% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 13g of total fat, of which 5g is saturated, 2g of total sugars (0g added), 800mg of sodium, 24g of protein and 2g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 5g represents 25% of the 20g Daily Value.

Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket is built from 6 separately prepared components. Across the whole item the ingredient lists name dextrose, maltodextrin, modified starches, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, flavour enhancers, colours, preservatives, emulsifying and buffering salts, firming agents and protein and dairy fractions. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, storage and transport.

Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket carries a large share of a child’s daily sodium

Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket contains 800mg of sodium, which is 53% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8. It is also high in saturated fat.

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 Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket

0g of the 2g counts as added sugar, or about 0.0 teaspoons. The other 2g is naturally occurring.

Naturally occurring sugars come from

  • sugars naturally present in the grilled chicken
  • lactose in the Monterey cheddar cheese blend
  • sugars naturally present in the tomatoes
  • lactose in the Peppercorn Ranch 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 Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket

Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket is built from 6 components, combined and served at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains dextrose, maltodextrin, modified starches, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, flavour enhancers, colours, preservatives, emulsifying and buffering salts, firming agents and protein and dairy fractions. 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 9 inch wrap (pocket) and grilled chicken.

Maltodextrin

Bulks out a product and carries flavour, with little taste of its own. Found in the grilled chicken.

Modified starches

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

Emulsifiers

Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the 9 inch wrap (pocket).

Thickeners and gums

Thicken sauces, fillings and drinks and stop them separating. Found in the 9 inch wrap (pocket) and Peppercorn Ranch sauce.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the grilled chicken and Peppercorn Ranch sauce.

Flavour enhancers

Boost savoury taste so less of the underlying ingredient is needed. Found in the grilled chicken.

Colours

Restore or standardise appearance after processing. Found in the Monterey cheddar cheese blend.

Preservatives

Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in centrally prepared components, and keep cured meats pink. Found in the 9 inch wrap (pocket), Monterey cheddar cheese blend and Peppercorn Ranch sauce.

Emulsifying and buffering salts

Let processed cheese melt smoothly, keep cured meats moist, or hold acidity steady. Found in the 9 inch wrap (pocket) and grilled chicken.

Firming agents

Keep processed vegetables firm after packing. Found in the 9 inch wrap (pocket).

Protein and dairy fractions

Isolated proteins and dairy by-products used to add bulk, structure or a creamy texture. Found in the grilled chicken.

Boone classifies Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket 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 Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket contains at least 59 distinct ingredients: 26 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 Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket on its own26335956%
Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket + a Chocolate Chip Cookie32427457%

The 33 manufactured ingredients

annatto color, calcium disodium edta, calcium propionate, dextrose, enzymes, flavors, folic acid, fumaric acid, guar, lactic acid, maltodextrin, modified potato starch, mono- and diglycerides, monocalcium phosphate, natamycin, natural flavors, niacin, potassium sorbate, potato starch, reduced iron, riboflavin, sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium aluminum sulphate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium metabisulfite, sodium phosphate, soy protein concentrate, tapioca starch, thiamine mononitrate, vinegar solids, xanthan gum, yeast extract.

The 26 raw ingredients

acacia, boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat, buttermilk, caramelized sugar, chicken broth, cmc, cultured low-fat buttermilk, cultured pasteurized milk, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, dehydrated parsley, distilled vinegar, egg yolks, iceberg lettuce, malted barley flour, paprika, paprika extract, potassium chloride, red roma tomatoes, salt, soy oil, soybean oil, spice, sugar, water, wheat flour.

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 Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket is built from 6 components.

Ingredients by component: Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket

9 inch wrap (pocket)

Tortilla flour (Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Malted Barley Flour), water, tortilla base (salt, Mono- and Diglycerides, Sodium bicarbonate, enriched wheat flour [Wheat flour, Niacin, Reduced iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], Fumaric Acid, Sodium aluminum phosphate, Calcium propionate [a preservative], sodium aluminum sulphate, Potassium sorbate [a preservative]), Contains less than 2% of Soybean oil, Monocalcium phosphate, Sodium metabisulfite [a preservative], Enzymes [contains wheat], Soy oil, calcium propionate [to preserve], gum blend (gums [guar, carboxymethylcellulose {CMC}, acacia], Standardized with dextrose).

Grilled chicken

Boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat, water, contains 2% or less soy protein concentrate, modified potato starch, sodium phosphate, potassium chloride, salt, maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavors, natural flavors, dextrose, caramelized sugar, paprika, vinegar solids, paprika extract, chicken broth.

Monterey cheddar cheese blend

Monterey Jack Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Anti-caking Blend (Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch), Natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor).

Lettuce

Iceberg lettuce.

Tomatoes

Red Roma tomatoes.

Peppercorn Ranch sauce

Soybean oil, water, cultured low-fat buttermilk, distilled vinegar, egg yolks, sugar, contains less than 2% of: salt, buttermilk, natural flavors, spice, lactic acid, dehydrated garlic, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (as preservatives), xanthan gum, dehydrated parsley, dehydrated onion, 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. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket contains milk, egg, wheat and soy.

Allergen information: Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket

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
SulphitesPresent, 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 Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket?+

Boone calculates that Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket contains 330 calories, which is 16% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 22% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in a Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket?+

Boone calculates that Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket contains 0g of added sugar, about 0.0 teaspoons, which is 0% of the 50g FDA Daily Value.

Is Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket 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. Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket has no added sugar, so it fits both.

How much saturated fat is in a Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket?+

Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket contains 5g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 25% of the 20g Daily Value and 29% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

How much sodium is in a Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket?+

Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket contains 800mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 53% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 35% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

Is Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it contains dextrose, maltodextrin, modified starches, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, flavour enhancers, colours, preservatives, emulsifying and buffering salts, firming agents and protein and dairy fractions. 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 Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket?+

Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket contains 2g of fibre. Boone calculates that as 7% of the 28g Daily Value and 10% 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 Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket?+

Subway US Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket contains 24g of protein, which Boone calculates as 48% of the 50g Daily Value.