Know what’s on your plate
Roast beef sub
Calories & nutrition facts
subway, on white bread with lettuce and tomato
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 155 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 20 g 7%
- Fat 2.7 g 3%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 0.7 g 3%
- Sugars 3 g —
- Sodium 329 mg 14%
- Cholesterol 18 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 6 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.29 mg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.23 mg 19%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.26 mg 20%
- Niacin (B3) 4.2 mg 26%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.42 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.28 mg 16%
- Folate (B9) 67 µg 17%
- Vitamin B12 0.44 µg 18%
- Choline 34.7 mg 6%
Minerals
- Calcium 164 mg 13%
- Iron 2.1 mg 12%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 118 mg 9%
- Potassium 188 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.5 mg 14%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.27 mg 12%
- Selenium 17 µg 31%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 155 | 12 g | 20 g | 2.7 g |
| 1 × inch sub | 190 g | 295 | 23 g | 37 g | 5.2 g |
| 2 × inch sub | 380 g | 589 | 46 g | 75 g | 10 g |
| ½ × inch sub | 95 g | 147 | 12 g | 19 g | 2.6 g |
| 3 × inch sub | 570 g | 884 | 69 g | 112 g | 16 g |
| 4 × inch sub | 760 g | 1178 | 93 g | 149 g | 21 g |
Similar foods
- Roast beef submarine sandwichfast foods, on white bread, with lettuce and tomatoes156 kcal / 100 g
- Steak & cheese subsubway, on white bread with American cheese, lettuce and tomato183 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey roast beef and ham submarine sandwichon white bread with lettuce and tomato146 kcal / 100 g
- Cold cut subsubway, on white bread with lettuce and tomato214 kcal / 100 g
- Roast beef baguette sandwichsubway192 kcal / 100 g
- Tuna subsubway, on white bread with lettuce and tomato221 kcal / 100 g
- SUBWAY CLUB subsubway, on white bread with lettuce and tomato146 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey breast subsubway, on white bread with lettuce and tomato147 kcal / 100 g
- Steak and cheese submarine sandwichon white bread with cheese, lettuce and tomato183 kcal / 100 g
- Oven roasted chicken subsubway, on white bread with lettuce and tomato157 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Roast beef sub
What usually goes in a roast beef sub?
Thinly sliced roast beef is layered in a long roll, often with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and a sauce such as horseradish or mustard. Pickles and pepperoncini add a sharp, tangy contrast.
How do you warm a roast beef sub without drying out the beef?
Warm the roll and cheese first, then add the roast beef for only the final minute or two. In an oven, about 180 °C for 5–8 minutes usually heats the bread through; avoid prolonged heating, which can make the thin beef tough.
Can you eat a roast beef sub cold?
Yes. It is commonly served cold, with chilled sliced beef and crisp salad vegetables; keep it refrigerated until you are ready to eat.
How long can you keep a roast beef sub in the fridge?
For best texture, eat it soon after assembly: lettuce and tomato quickly soften the bread. If keeping it, refrigerate promptly in a sealed container and eat within 1–2 days; keep sauces and salad separate if you can.
What sauces go well with a roast beef sub?
Horseradish sauce and mustard are classic partners for roast beef. Mayonnaise, barbecue sauce or a little gravy also work, while pickles or pepperoncini give the sandwich a bright, acidic bite.
Is a roast beef sub different from a roast beef sandwich?
A sub is made in a long roll, usually split lengthways and filled with sliced beef and salad or other toppings. A roast beef sandwich can use any bread and may be served hot with gravy, as in a beef dip.
Is a roast beef sub high in protein?
It provides 12 g of protein per 100 g. A typical 190 g sub contains about 23 g.
Which has fewer calories, a roast beef sub or a steak and cheese sub?
The roast beef sub has 155 kcal per 100 g, compared with 183 kcal in a steak and cheese sub. The cheese and its added fat account for much of the difference.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170713 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
