The Veggie Delite is the cheapest and lowest-calorie sub Subway sells: bread, cheese if you want it, and as many vegetables as the sandwich artist can physically close the bread around. Ordered thoughtlessly it is a lettuce sandwich. Ordered well it is a genuinely good dollar-for-calorie lunch — and one of the few fast-food items you can eat daily without thinking about it.
Calories and price
| Build | Calories | Protein | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-inch, wheat, veg only, no cheese or sauce | ~200–230 | ~8 g | $5.00–$6.50 |
| 6-inch with cheese and oil | ~330–360 | ~11 g | $5.50–$7.00 |
| Footlong, veg only | ~400–460 | ~16 g | $8.00–$10.50 |
| Veggie Patty sub, 6-inch | ~380–420 | ~23 g | $7.00–$9.00 |
Free vegetables mean the price gap between a stingy build and a loaded one is zero. Ask for double of everything you actually like; nobody minds. Current ranges across the menu are in our price guide.
Is the Veggie Delite vegan?
Without cheese and with a vegan-safe sauce, it can be — but bread and sauce formulations vary and cross-contact with meat on the prep board is unavoidable at a shared counter. Italian and sourdough are usually the safest bread choices, and yellow mustard, vinegar, oil, sweet onion and BBQ are the usual vegan-friendly sauces. Read our vegetarian and vegan guide before committing, and our sauce list for the per-sauce detail.
Eight upgrades that cost nothing
- Double spinach instead of lettuce — more flavour, more iron, no sogginess.
- Ask for it toasted with cheese — the cheapest way to make it feel like lunch.
- Banana peppers and jalapeños — acid and heat carry a meatless sub.
- Red onion, not white — sweeter, less harsh.
- Cucumber and green pepper for crunch — texture is what plain veg subs lack.
- Salt, pepper, oregano — seasoning is free and nobody asks for it.
- Oil and red wine vinegar — the classic finish, about 45 calories.
- Avocado where stocked — the one paid add-on worth the money here.
Adding real protein
Eight grams of protein in a 6-inch will not keep you full. The realistic options are the Veggie Patty (about 23 g, made to order and worth asking for toasted), double cheese, or a scoop of the plant-based protein where a store stocks it. If you are cutting carbs instead, the same vegetables in a No Bready Bowl are covered in our keto and low-carb guide.
Frequently asked
What comes on a Veggie Delite?
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green pepper and onion as standard, on your choice of bread — plus any other vegetable at the counter, free, and cheese if you ask.
Is it the cheapest thing at Subway?
Yes, alongside whatever is running as the Sub of the Day. It is also frequently the cheapest item at supermarket-located stores.
Can I get double vegetables free?
Almost always. Some franchises charge for extra avocado or cheese, never for lettuce.
Values are approximate US figures and vary with store portioning and bread choice. Confirm allergen information via our allergen guide or the Subway app.
