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Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub: calories, sodium and protein by portion, age and sex

Boone’s analysis puts Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub at 51% of an adult’s daily calories, 176% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 1.4 teaspoons of added sugar.

How many calories are in a Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub? It contains 1,020 calories, 50g of fat (18g saturated), 6g of added sugar and 2,640mg of sodium.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub

Calories1,020
Total fat50g
of which saturated18g
Trans fat2g
Cholesterol170mg
Carbohydrate86g
Total sugars10g
Includes added sugars6g
Fibre4g
Protein56g
Sodium2,640mg

Nutrition figures are Subway’s published US data (October 2026), per item as built by Subway and before any optional extras. Footlong figures are double Subway’s published 6 inch values, as Subway instructs. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub contains 1,020 calories, which is 51% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 50g of total fat, of which 18g is saturated, 10g of total sugars (6g added), 2,640mg of sodium, 56g of protein and 4g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 18g represents 90% of the 20g Daily Value.

Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub is built from 6 separately prepared components. Across the whole item the ingredient lists name dextrose, modified starches, emulsifiers, 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 Steak Philly Footlong Sub carries a large share of a child’s daily sodium

Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub contains 2,640mg of sodium, which is 176% 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 Steak Philly Footlong Sub

6g of the 10g counts as added sugar, or about 1.4 teaspoons. The other 4g is naturally occurring.

Added sugars come from

  • sugar in the Artisan Italian bread
  • sugar, dextrose in the shaved steak
  • sugar in the mayonnaise

Naturally occurring sugars come from

  • sugars naturally present in the shaved steak
  • lactose in the American cheese
  • sugars naturally present in the green peppers
  • sugars naturally present in the onions

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 Steak Philly Footlong Sub

Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub is built from 6 components, combined and served at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains dextrose, modified starches, emulsifiers, 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 Artisan Italian bread and American cheese.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the Artisan Italian bread, shaved steak and mayonnaise.

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 mayonnaise.

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 Artisan Italian bread and shaved steak.

Anti-caking agents

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

Boone classifies Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub 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 Steak Philly Footlong Sub contains at least 49 distinct ingredients: 22 raw and 27 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 Steak Philly Footlong Sub

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub on its own22274955%
Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub + a Chocolate Chip Cookie26346057%

The 27 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, modified corn starch, mono- and diglycerides, natural flavor, niacin, reduced iron, riboflavin, silicon dioxide, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium phosphate, sorbic acid, soy lecithin, thiamine mononitrate, wheat gluten.

The 22 raw ingredients

beef, caramelized sugar, cheese culture, corn, cream, distilled vinegar, dried tomato, eggs, green bell peppers, lemon juice concentrate, malted barley flour, milk, palm oil, potato, red onions, salt, soybean oil, spice, 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 Steak Philly Footlong Sub is built from 6 components.

Ingredients by component: Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub

Artisan Italian bread

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.

Mayonnaise

Soybean oil, eggs, water, distilled vinegar, contains less than 2% of salt, sugar, spice, lemon juice concentrate, calcium disodium EDTA added to protect flavor.

Green peppers

Green bell peppers.

Onions

Red onions.

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 Steak Philly Footlong Sub contains milk, egg, wheat and soy.

Allergen information: Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub

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 Steak Philly Footlong Sub?+

Boone calculates that Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub contains 1,020 calories, which is 51% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 68% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in a Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub?+

Boone calculates that Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub contains 6g of added sugar, about 1.4 teaspoons, which is 12% of the 50g FDA Daily Value.

Is Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub 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 6g of added sugar, Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub 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 Steak Philly Footlong Sub?+

Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub contains 18g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 90% of the 20g Daily Value and 106% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

How much sodium is in a Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub?+

Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub contains 2,640mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 176% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 115% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

Is Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it contains dextrose, modified starches, emulsifiers, 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 Steak Philly Footlong Sub?+

Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub contains 4g of fibre. Boone calculates that as 14% of the 28g Daily Value and 19% 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 Steak Philly Footlong Sub?+

Subway US Steak Philly Footlong Sub contains 56g of protein, which Boone calculates as 112% of the 50g Daily Value.