Subway Meatball Marinara
The Subway Meatball Marinara is a hot submarine sandwich from the global fast-food chain Subway, featuring seasoned meatballs smothered in a savory tomato-based marinara sauce and typically topped with melted cheese on freshly baked bread. It brings the classic Italian-American comfort food combination of meatballs and marinara into a convenient, customizable handheld format.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sandwich is high in carbohydrates from the bread and protein from the meatballs, with a significant amount of fat from the meat and cheese. A standard 6-inch serving provides a substantial calorie load, typically ranging from 400 to 500 calories, and offers key nutrients like iron and B vitamins from the meat, along with some calcium from the cheese.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 1050 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Folate | 100 mcg DFE |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
Per 1 sandwich (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Meatball Marinara is a prime example of 'fast-food fusion,' taking a beloved, traditionally home-style or Italian-restaurant dish and adapting it for mass-market, quick-service consumption. Nutritionally, it highlights the common fast-food trade-off: a satisfying, protein-rich meal that can also be high in sodium and refined carbohydrates.
