The Cold Cut Combo has been on Subway's menu longer than almost anything else, and it is the sub most people are curious about because of one question: what is actually in it? The honest answer is the reason it is cheap — and once you know it, it becomes easier to order well.
What's in a Cold Cut Combo
In the US it is three turkey-based cold cuts: turkey-based ham, turkey-based salami and turkey-based bologna. Not pork ham, not beef salami — poultry-based versions of all three, which is exactly why it costs less than the Italian B.M.T. and the Spicy Italian. Cheese, vegetables and sauces are the usual free choices on top.
Calories, protein and sodium
| Build | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-inch, veg, no cheese or sauce | ~310–350 | ~17 g | ~1,100 mg |
| 6-inch with cheese and mayonnaise | ~520–560 | ~20 g | ~1,400 mg |
| Footlong, veg, no sauce | ~620–700 | ~34 g | ~2,200 mg |
| Salad version | ~200–240 | ~16 g | ~1,000 mg |
Calorie-wise it is mid-table and better than most cold cut subs. Sodium is the weak point, as with every processed-meat build — the comparisons live in our nutrition guide.
Price and value
Expect $6.00–$8.00 for a 6-inch and $9.50–$12.50 for a Footlong. It is one of the most common Sub of the Day slots in the country, which regularly puts a 6-inch at $4.99 or below — genuinely the cheapest way to get 17 g of protein at Subway. See the price guide for wider ranges.
How to order it so it tastes good
- Toast it with provolone. Warmth does more for these meats than for any other cold sub.
- Deli brown or yellow mustard, not mayonnaise. Sharpness is what the mild meats need.
- Pickles, banana peppers and red onion. Acidity, not more lettuce.
- Oil, vinegar, oregano, black pepper. Free seasoning, big difference.
- Ask for extra meat if it is on the day's deal — cheaper than upgrading to a B.M.T.
Frequently asked
Is the Cold Cut Combo all turkey?
In the US, yes — turkey-based ham, salami and bologna. Formulations differ by country.
Is it healthy?
Moderately. A 6-inch on wheat with vegetables and mustard is around 320 calories with 17 g of protein; the sodium is the thing to watch if you eat it often.
Cold Cut Combo or Subway Club?
The Club uses turkey breast, ham and roast beef — better meat, several dollars more. The Cold Cut Combo is the value pick; the Club is the upgrade.
Values are approximate US figures for standard servings and vary by store portioning. Confirm current ingredients and allergens in the Subway app or our allergen guide.
