Double meat is the single most common upgrade at the Subway counter and the one with the widest price spread in the country. It is also the only change that reliably fixes the complaint people actually have about Subway subs: not enough filling for the amount of bread.
What it costs in 2026
| Size and protein | Typical double meat upcharge | Extra protein |
|---|---|---|
| 6-inch, standard deli meats | $2.00 – $3.50 | ~+9–12 g |
| Footlong, standard deli meats | $3.50 – $6.00 | ~+18–24 g |
| Footlong steak or rotisserie chicken | $5.00 – $8.00 | ~+24–30 g |
| Tuna (scoops) | $3.00 – $5.50 | ~+14–18 g, plus ~200 cal |
The rough rule: you are paying about 20 to 30 cents per extra gram of protein. That is worse than a supermarket chicken breast and better than most protein bars, which is a reasonable way to decide whether it belongs in your order.
When it is genuinely worth it
- Lean protein subs. Double turkey or double roast beef adds protein with barely any fat — the best protein-per-calorie move on the menu.
- No Bready Bowls. Without bread, a single portion feels thin. Double meat turns a bowl into a real meal — see wraps, bowls and salads.
- Steak. Standard steak portions are small; doubling is the difference between a Steak & Cheese and a steak sandwich.
When to skip it
- Cured meat subs. Double Italian B.M.T. or Spicy Italian pushes sodium past a full day's intake in one sandwich.
- Tuna and anything mayo-based. You are largely buying extra fat.
- When a bigger sub is cheaper. Often the Footlong of the same sandwich costs less than a 6-inch with double meat and gives you more of everything.
Cheaper ways to get a meatier sub
- Order a Subway Series number that is already meat-heavy — #3 The Monster and #4 Supreme Meats are built that way and priced below the same sandwich doubled. See the Series guide.
- Add one extra protein (bacon or pepperoni) instead of doubling the base meat — often $1–2.
- Use app offers on Footlongs and put the saving into the upgrade — coupons and discounts.
- Compare the maths first in Footlong vs 6-inch.
If protein is the whole point of the order, the ranked builds in highest protein Subway orders get you past 40 g more cheaply than doubling at random. Other upgrade prices are listed in extras and add-ons.
Common questions
Is double meat exactly twice the protein?
Close, but not exact — cheese and bread protein does not change, so the sandwich total rises by slightly less than double.
Can I get double meat on a Subway Series sub?
Yes, at the same upcharge, though those subs are already heavier on protein.
Does double meat count for rewards points?
Yes — points accrue on the total spend, so upgrades earn. See MVP Rewards.
Upcharges and nutrition vary by franchise and change without notice. Confirm in the Subway app before ordering.
