It’s easy to think that a sandwich can be a healthy option for a meal, but some sandwiches you can order at restaurants or fast food chains can be loaded with calories, fat, and sodium. Here are seven of the unhealthiest sandwiches you can order.
1. Subway’s Footlong BMT on Italian Bread
This sandwich has salami, pepperoni, and ham, as well as provolone cheese and veggies, but a Footlong BMT on Italian bread has 1,010 calories, 54 grams of fat, and 3,080 milligrams of sodium.
That’s half a day’s worth of sodium in one sandwich.
2. Panera Bread’s Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt
This sandwich might sound healthy with chicken and avocado, but it also has bacon, cheddar cheese, and chipotle mayo on a ciabatta roll. This sandwich has 960 calories, 50 grams of fat, and 1,960 milligrams of sodium.
3. Arby’s Half-Pound French Dip & Swiss
This sandwich has roast beef, melted Swiss cheese, and salted ciabatta bread. It also comes with a side of au jus sauce for dipping. One sandwich has 740 calories, 36 grams of fat, and 2,240 milligrams of sodium.
4. Jimmy John’s Gargantuan Sandwich
This sandwich has five meats including salami, capicola, and roast beef, as well as cheese and veggies. The Gargantuan is also served on a giant 16-inch French bread roll. One sandwich has 2,190 calories, 119 grams of fat, and 7,720 milligrams of sodium.
That’s more than three times the recommended daily intake for sodium.
5. Dunkin’ Donuts’ Sausage, Egg and Cheese on a Croissant
This breakfast sandwich might be a great grab-and-go option, but it’s not necessarily a healthy one. One sausage, egg and cheese on a croissant has 710 calories, 51 grams of fat, and 1,450 milligrams of sodium.
6. Quiznos’ Large Ultimate Turkey Club
This turkey club has bacon, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing, as well as veggies, on ciabatta bread. A large sandwich has 1,120 calories, 56 grams of fat, and 2,180 milligrams of sodium.
7. McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese
This burger might not be considered a sandwich by some, but it’s still worth a mention. The Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese has two beef patties, two slices of cheese, and various toppings on a sesame seed bun.
One burger has 770 calories, 45 grams of fat, and 1,380 milligrams of sodium.
The Bottom Line
Eating these sandwiches once in a while won’t harm your health, but consuming them frequently could lead to weight gain and other health issues.
If you’re looking for a healthier option, try making your own sandwich at home using a whole-wheat bread or wrap, lean protein, and plenty of veggies.