Turkey is a lean meat, which means that turkey subs can be low in calories but good sources of protein. However, the size of the sub determines calorie content, so check nutrition facts when available and keep portion sizes reasonable.
Calories
A 6-inch turkey sub contains 280 calories, according to online nutrition database My Fitness Pal. This comprises 14 percent of the daily recommended 2,000-calorie diet. It would take more than an hour of canoeing to burn off that many calories, per MayoClinic.com.
Fat Content
Fat is calorie-dense, providing 9 calories per gram, so high-fat foods tend to be high in calories. A 6-inch turkey sub contains just 4 g of fat, with 1 g of saturated fat. The USDA suggests consuming between 20 and 35 percent of your daily calories from fat.
Protein Content
Turkey is rich in protein and a 6-inch turkey sub contains 18 g of protein. You can add more protein by putting cheese on your sandwich, but you should note that cheese is high in fat and will add to the fat and calorie count, as well.
Carbohydrate Content
There are about 47 g of carbohydrates in this size turkey sub sandwich, Of these carbohydrates, 5 g come from fiber. Colorado State University explains that fiber helps you feel full and may aid in weight management.
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