In 2008, Subway introduced the flatbread sandwich. While Subway is known for its fresh-baked bread, the flatbread is baked before delivery to Subway stores and competes with other chains that offer flatbread sandwiches. While many customers may think the flatbread contains fewer calories than Subway's other bread options, the flatbread actually contains around the same amount of calories as 6-inch versions of the other breads and similar nutrition values.
Ingredients
According to Subway, the Subway flatbread contains, "Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid, malted barley flour), water, soybean oil, yeast, contains 2% or less of nonfat dry milk, salt, wheat gluten, sugar, dough conditioner (acacia gum, guar gum, ascorbic acid, L- cysteine, enzymes), calcium propionate, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate), and sodium stearoyl lactylate."
For individuals with allergy concerns, the flatbread does contain milk and wheat. The presence of milk also means it is not an acceptable choice for vegans.
Calories
The Subway flatbread weighs 87 g. According to Subway, it contains 230 calories, 40 of which are from fat. Their other 6-inch breads range in calories from 200 to 260. The lowest calorie bread is the Italian white bread while the highest calorie bread is the honey oat bread. Several flatbread sandwiches are available that contain 7 g of fat or less. Among them, the veggie flatbread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and cucumbers contains 240 calories, and the sweet onion chicken teriyaki on flatbread contains 390 calories.
Nutrition Values
The flatbread has 4.5 g of fat, 0.5 g of saturated fat and no cholesterol. It also contains 450 mg of sodium, 38 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of fiber, 1 g of sugar and 8 g of protein. While it does not contain any vitamin A or vitamin C, it does contain 2 percent of your daily value of calcium and 15 percent of your daily value of iron.
Other Bread Options
Other breads available at Subway include 9-grain wheat, hearty Italian, honey oat, Italian white, Italian herbs and cheese, monterey cheddar, parmesan oregano, roasted garlic and sourdough. Wraps are also available.
Tips for a Healthy Sandwich
For a healthy sandwich, include a variety of vegetables and limit the amount of meat, cheese and mayo. Dressings with the lowest calories include sweet onion, red wine vinaigrette, vinegar, mustard, honey mustard and olive oil.
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