When that craving for a simple turkey sub comes your way, a trip to Quizno’s or Subway may be on your itinerary for the day. Both sub shops offer a number of tasty menu items, but when it comes down to this classic sandwich, it can be hard to find the most flavorful, healthy, and satisfying combination. Stumped on where to go for lunch and find you’re your perfect turkey sub? Here’s a side by side comparison on of the toasted turkey with cheddar at both venues:
The Toasted Turkey Lite Sub from Subway
The Classic Toasted Turkey sub is flavorful and simple in structure; you can take your pick of flavored bread, and the serving of turkey is just enough to taste it through the thick loaf. Still, the toasted sub is dense and can overpower the overall turkey and cheese combo. If you don’t pick the pepper jack cheese, you may not even taste the cheese at all.
Nutritional information: The 6″ Turkey Deli Sub without cheese, mayo, or sauce contains 223 calories and 4.5 grams of fat, and you also get 18 grams of protein for the day. If you do add two triangles of cheddar cheese to your sandwich, you will add 60 calories and 5 grams of fat.
The Oven-Roasted Turkey Sub from Quizno’s
The Oven-Roasted Turkey Sub from Quizno’s is made in a similar fashion as Subway; the meat is topped with cheddar cheese, and then grilled for a few minutes to toast the bread. Quizno’s bread is also thick and pillowy soft, but the flavor is enhanced after toasting.
Another benefit Quizno’s is the condiment bar; instead of having the sandwich maker top off your sub with all condiments, you can take your pick of banana peppers, pickles, and other toppings to make your customized sub without the pre-measured limits found at Subway. Plus, you can upgrade to the ‘Inspired’ selection and choose Turkey Ranch & Swiss, Tuscan Turkey, or Turkey Bacon Guacamole if you’re feeling adventurous.
Nutritional information: The small Turkey Lite sub from Quizno’s contains 334 calories, 6 grams of fat, and 17 grams of protein.
Bottom Line: When you’re searching for a toasting turkey sub with maximum flavor and high topping density, Quizno’s offers one of the best choices. A cold turkey sub from Subway is a better choice for days when you crave a ‘homemade’ turkey and cheese sandwich, and you can load up on your favorite sauce to enhance it even further. And, if you’re looking for a sandwich with less than 6 grams of fat, Subway is still your best bet.
