Subway Steak & Cheese: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

The Subway Steak & Cheese is the hot sub for people who want a cheesesteak without the cheesesteak shop. Shaved steak, grilled on the flat top with American cheese melting through it, served hot on toasted bread with your choice of vegetables and sauce. It is the most popular hot sandwich on the menu and the one that converts cold-sub loyalists. In 2026 the standard 6-inch Steak & Cheese carries 380 calories and a price starting from $8.99. Here is the current price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

Price and calories callout

Subway Steak & Cheese price: from $8.99. Subway Steak & Cheese calories: 380. Prices vary by location because Subway restaurants are individually owned, with most landing between $8.99 and $11.49 for a 6-inch. The 380 calorie figure covers one standard 6-inch: shaved steak with American cheese, grilled, with standard vegetables on Italian bread. Extra cheese or creamy sauces move the number up.

Last updated: July 4, 2026

Table of contents

• Price and calories callout
• What is in the Steak & Cheese
• Steak & Cheese nutrition facts
• Steak & Cheese ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• Steak & Cheese vs Chicken & Bacon Ranch
• Getting the best value on the Steak & Cheese
• Frequently asked questions

What is in the Steak & Cheese

The protein is shaved steak, thin slices that cook in seconds on the grill. Subway grills it to order with a slice of American cheese laid over the top so it melts directly into the meat. That hot cheese-through-steak construction is the whole identity of the sandwich: savory, melty, and more indulgent than any cold sub at a similar calorie count.

The standard build puts the hot steak and cheese on Italian bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cucumbers. The green peppers and onions are the classic pairing, and many regulars ask for them grilled with the steak, which the crew will do. The standard sauce is none, the sandwich is designed to stand on the cheese, but chipotle southwest and mayo are the popular adds.

At 380 calories with 24 grams of protein, the 6-inch Steak & Cheese is a strong hot lunch that stays lighter than most people expect. The steak is lean for a hot sandwich meat, and the single slice of American cheese adds flavor without the calorie load of the ranch-based hot subs.

One thing worth knowing: this sandwich appears in the Subway Series as The Philly, which adds green peppers and red onions to the standard build and runs about 500 calories. The classic Steak & Cheese build below is the lighter version. If you order “The Philly” by name, you get the loaded build; if you order “Steak & Cheese,” you get the classic.

Steak & Cheese nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one standard 6-inch Steak & Cheese, based on Subway’s official US nutrition data. Standard build: shaved steak, American cheese, grilled, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cucumbers, Italian bread. No added sauce.

Nutrient	Amount per 6-inch Steak & Cheese
Calories	380
Total fat	10g
Total carbohydrates	46g
Protein	24g
Sodium	1090mg

The 24 grams of protein for 380 calories is an excellent ratio, among the best of the hot subs. Fat at 10 grams is moderate, coming from the steak and the single cheese slice. Sodium at 1090 mg is the watch item at 47 percent of the daily guideline, driven by the processed cheese and the seasoned steak.

For context, the Steak & Cheese is the lightest hot meat sub: 380 against 480 for meatball marinara and 610 for chicken and bacon ranch. The Philly series build at 500 calories is the same sandwich with more vegetables and cheese. The biggest lever is the cheese: double cheese adds about 100 calories, and a creamy sauce adds another 90 to 110.

Steak & Cheese ingredients and customization

The standard ingredient list is shaved steak, American cheese, Italian bread, and the standard vegetables: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cucumbers. The steak and cheese are grilled together to order.

Customization starts with the grill. Ask for the peppers and onions grilled with the steak and the sandwich gets a proper cheesesteak character at no charge. Bread choices apply as usual: Italian is the classic, 9-Grain Wheat works, Italian Herbs & Cheese adds about 40 calories. Extra vegetables are all free, and on a hot sub they wilt slightly into the cheese, which is part of the appeal.

Sauce is the decision that shapes the sandwich. The purist build has no sauce. Chipotle southwest adds smoky heat for about 100 calories. Mayo adds richness for the same. Mustard is the light play that works surprisingly well with steak. Paid upgrades are extra cheese, double steak (around $2.50 to $3.50), bacon, and avocado where available.

Allergens

The Steak & Cheese contains wheat and gluten (bread), milk (American cheese; the steak seasoning may contain milk derivatives), and soy (present in the steak preparation and some breads). Cross-contact with all major allergens is possible on the shared grill and prep line. Always check Subway’s current allergen information if you have a serious allergy.

Steak & Cheese vs Chicken & Bacon Ranch

The two hot heavyweights, and they could not be more different. Steak & Cheese: 380 calories, 10g fat, 24g protein, 1090mg sodium, from $8.99. Chicken & Bacon Ranch: 610 calories, 34g fat, 28g protein, 1140mg sodium, from $8.99.

The Steak & Cheese wins on nutrition by a wide margin: 230 fewer calories and less than a third of the fat. The Chicken & Bacon Ranch wins on indulgence: the ranch, the bacon, and the Monterey cheddar make it the richer, more craveable sandwich. Both cost the same in most markets.

Pick the Steak & Cheese for the better everyday lunch: real cheesesteak flavor at a reasonable calorie count. Pick the Chicken & Bacon Ranch when you want the full indulgent hot sub and the calories are not the point. The steak is the rational choice; the ranch is the treat.

Getting the best value on the Steak & Cheese

• At from $8.99, the Steak & Cheese is fairly priced for a 380-calorie hot sub with 24 grams of protein. It is the best protein-per-calorie value among the hot subs.
• Ask for the peppers and onions grilled with the steak. It is free and it is the difference between a good and a great cheesesteak.
• Skip the creamy sauces. The melted American cheese is the sauce on this sandwich; adding ranch doubles the fat for little gain.
• Double steak for around $2.50 to $3.50 takes the sandwich to about 36 grams of protein, which is serious fuel for a lunch.
• The Subway app runs regular deals on hot subs. A BOGO makes this the cheapest hot protein per dollar on the menu.

Frequently asked questions

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