Tuna Sandwich : 510 Calories | $5.99

The Subway Tuna sandwich costs $5.99 for a 6-inch sub containing 510 calories. This classic menu item features flaked tuna mixed with mayonnaise, served on freshly-baked bread with your choice of vegetables.

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A Subway Tuna sandwich contains skipjack and yellowfin tuna mixed with mayonnaise, topped with your choice of vegetables on bread. The standard preparation includes a generous scoop of tuna salad spread across the bread before adding vegetables and condiments.

Ingredients

Subway’s Tuna sandwich contains following Ingredients:

  • Tuna blend (skipjack tuna, yellowfin tuna, water, mayonnaise)
  • Your choice of bread (9-grain wheat is standard)
  • Fresh vegetables (typically lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions)
  • Condiments of your choice

Source of Calories:

A standard 6-inch Subway Tuna sandwich derives its calories from:

  • Protein (17%): Primarily from tuna
  • Carbohydrates (36%): Mainly from the bread
  • Fat (47%): Predominantly from mayonnaise and tuna

Allergens

The primary allergens in Subway’s Subway Tuna sandwich includes:

  • Fish (tuna)
  • Eggs (in mayonnaise)
  • Wheat (bread)
  • Soy (may be present in mayonnaise and bread)

Additional allergens may be present depending on your customization choices. Cross-contamination with other allergens may occur during preparation.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts per 6-inch sandwich are shown below:

Nutrient

Amount

Calories

510

Total Fat

27g

Saturated Fat

4.5g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

45mg

Sodium

   810mg

Total Carbohydrates

46g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Sugars

7g

Protein

22g

Nutrition Summary

Following table shows the quick view on nutritional summary:

Cholesterol

45mg

Calories

510

Protein

22g

Fat

27g

Calorie Burn Time

To burn the 510 calories in a 6-inch Subway Tuna Sandwich:

  • Walking (3mph): 127 minutes (2.12 hours)
  • Running (6mph): 47 minutes
  • Swimming: 42 minutes
  • Cycling (12-14mph): 58 minutes

Customization Options

Enhance your Subway Tuna sandwich with these options:

  • Bread choices: Italian, Hearty Italian, 9-Grain Wheat, Multigrain, Italian Herbs & Cheese
  • Cheese options: American, provolone, pepper jack, Swiss, mozzarella (+$0.50, +40-60 calories)
  • Additional proteins: Bacon (+$1.50, +45 calories)
  • Extra tuna (+$1.00, +110 calories)
  • Avocado (+$1.25, +60 calories)
  • Toasted or untoasted

Conclusion

Subway’s Tuna sandwich ranks consistently among the top fast-food tuna offerings based on freshness and customization options. Customer satisfaction surveys conducted by Market Force Information in 2023 placed Subway’s tuna sandwich in the top three among major sandwich chains. The core ingredients of Subway’s Tuna sandwich are tuna, mayonnaise, bread, and vegetables. The Subway Tuna sandwich provides beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and protein but is high in calories and fat. With 510 calories  and 27g of fat, it should be balanced with lower-calorie meals throughout the day.

FAQs

How many calories are in a footlong Subway Tuna sandwich?

A footlong Subway Tuna sandwich contains approximately 1,020 calories. This includes the standard tuna portion with vegetables on 9-grain wheat bread without additional condiments.

Does Subway use real tuna in their Tuna sandwich?

Yes, Subway uses real skipjack and yellowfin tuna in their Tuna sandwiches. The company has confirmed their tuna mixture contains these wild-caught tuna species mixed with mayonnaise.

Can I get the Subway Tuna sandwich as a salad?

Yes, you can order the Tuna as a salad for $7.99, reducing calories to approximately 290. This option eliminates the bread while providing all the tuna and vegetables.