Subway Turkey Breast: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

The Subway Turkey Breast is the lean workhorse of the menu. Oven-roasted turkey breast, sliced in the restaurant, piled on your choice of bread with all the vegetables you want. It is the sandwich health-conscious customers default to, and for good reason: at 280 calories for a 6-inch, it delivers 18 grams of protein with only 4 grams of fat. It is also one of the cheapest subs on the board. In 2026 the standard 6-inch Turkey Breast carries 280 calories and a price starting from $6.99. Here is the current price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

Price and calories callout

Subway Turkey Breast price: from $6.99. Subway Turkey Breast calories: 280. Prices vary by location because Subway restaurants are individually owned, with most landing between $6.99 and $9.49 for a 6-inch. The 280 calorie figure covers one standard 6-inch: oven-roasted turkey breast with standard vegetables on 9-grain wheat or Italian bread, no cheese, no sauce. Adding cheese or mayo moves the number up.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Table of contents

• Price and calories callout
• What is in the Turkey Breast
• Turkey Breast nutrition facts
• Turkey Breast ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• Turkey Breast vs Black Forest Ham
• Getting the best value on the Turkey Breast
• Frequently asked questions

What is in the Turkey Breast

The protein is oven-roasted turkey breast, a whole-muscle deli meat that is among the leanest proteins Subway sells. A standard 6-inch portion delivers 18 grams of protein for just 4 grams of fat, which is the ratio that made this sandwich the default “healthy” order. The turkey is mild, which is both its strength and its weakness: it takes on whatever vegetables and sauce you add.

The standard build is turkey on your choice of bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cucumbers. Most regulars add spinach, pickles, and banana peppers, all free. The classic light finish is honey mustard or yellow mustard. The richer finish is mayo or chipotle southwest, which many people choose, though mayo adds 100 calories and nearly doubles the fat.

At 280 calories with 18 grams of protein, the 6-inch Turkey Breast is one of the lightest full sandwiches in fast food. It is the sub people order when they want to eat light without ordering a salad. The protein keeps it satisfying, and the vegetable load keeps it filling.

One thing worth knowing: the turkey is also the base for several other menu items. Double turkey is available for roughly $2 extra and takes the protein to about 30 grams. The Turkey Cali Club and All-American Club both start from this same turkey. If you like the turkey, the menu has a whole family built around it.

Turkey Breast nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one standard 6-inch Turkey Breast, based on Subway’s official US nutrition data. Standard build: oven-roasted turkey breast, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cucumbers, 9-grain wheat or Italian bread. No cheese, no sauce.

Nutrient	Amount per 6-inch Turkey Breast
Calories	280
Total fat	4g
Total carbohydrates	46g
Protein	18g
Sodium	760mg

The 4 grams of fat is the standout number: this is one of the leanest sandwiches any major chain sells. The 18 grams of protein for 280 calories is an excellent ratio. Sodium at 760 mg is moderate for a deli sandwich, about a third of the daily guideline, and far lower than the cured-meat subs.

For context, the Turkey Breast is the lightest meat sub on the menu: 280 against 290 for Black Forest ham, 310 for the Subway Club, and 450 for the Italian B.M.T. The bread contributes most of the calories here, about 200 of the 280, which is why the protein-bowl version of this same turkey drops to around 150 calories.

Turkey Breast ingredients and customization

The standard ingredient list is oven-roasted turkey breast, your choice of bread, and the standard vegetables: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cucumbers. Everything else is chosen at the counter.

Customization is where the turkey shines because the mild meat welcomes bold additions. Bread first: 9-Grain Wheat is the classic pairing, Italian is the neutral base, Italian Herbs & Cheese adds about 40 calories of flavor. Then the full free vegetable lineup, more than a dozen options. Then sauce: honey mustard (30 cal), yellow mustard (0 cal), and sweet onion teriyaki (about 40 cal) are the light plays. Mayo, ranch, and chipotle southwest are the rich plays at 90 to 110 calories each.

Paid upgrades are cheese (around $1), double turkey (around $2), bacon, and avocado where available. The smart money is on the free upgrades: extra spinach, double tomatoes, banana peppers, and black pepper cost nothing and transform the sandwich.

Allergens

The Turkey Breast contains wheat and gluten (bread), and the turkey itself may contain soy or milk derivatives depending on the supplier’s brine. Cheese adds milk; sauces like mayo and ranch add egg and milk. Cross-contact with all major allergens is possible on the shared prep line. Always check Subway’s current allergen information if you have a serious allergy.

Turkey Breast vs Black Forest Ham

The two lean deli classics go head to head constantly. Turkey Breast: 280 calories, 4g fat, 18g protein, 760mg sodium, from $6.99. Black Forest Ham: 290 calories, 4g fat, 18g protein, 760mg sodium, from $6.99. The panels are nearly identical.

The real difference is flavor. Turkey is milder and leaner-tasting, a blank canvas for vegetables and sauce. Ham is smokier and sweeter, with the Black Forest seasoning giving it more character on its own. Turkey fans say the ham is too salty; ham fans say the turkey is too bland. Both are right, which is why both sandwiches have survived decades.

Pick turkey for the absolute leanest panel and the most customizable base. Pick ham for more inherent flavor. On price and nutrition, it is effectively a tie, so this one comes down to taste.

Getting the best value on the Turkey Breast

• At from $6.99, the Turkey Breast is one of the cheapest subs on the menu, and the leanest meat sub at any price.
• The Fresh Value Menu at participating locations drops the 6-inch Turkey Breast to from $3.99. That is the best value in the entire sandwich category.
• Thursday is Oven-Roasted Turkey day on the Sub of the Day rotation at many locations: from $4.99 for the 6-inch.
• Skip the cheese and load free vegetables. The turkey needs volume and crunch more than it needs dairy.
• Double turkey for around $2 takes the sandwich to 30 grams of protein, which is serious fuel for the price.

Frequently asked questions

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