Health is wealth. It is always interesting to find out that, which of the products or brands is more superior to another. We try to compare almost everything from major household to this of use in daily life. Here we are discussing about one of the most controversial yet popular topic engulfing major giant in the worldwide fast food chain restaurant. So which one is better? Which one is healthier? Which one offer less calories? Which one will help you to shed some pound? What is the calories and nutrition index of these two franchises? The first thing one thinks of after hearing the name “Subway” is healthy food.The Subway brand has brought a revolution in the food industry with its healthy sandwiches & salads. Subway is healthier. Subway always offers a meal with comparatively low calories and fats. However the nutrition from Subway may vary depending on the person who prepares the meal. If you check out the Subways’ nutrition chart you will find that most of the sandwiches served is less than 400 calories . and most of the item are low in fat, low cholesterol and free from trans-fat while Subway is always serving fresh ingredient, not fried and adding lots of veggies in the menu.

But the calories and fat level will go up if you happen to add some cheese or mayo to these sandwiches. Subway provides a wide range of healthy products from sandwiches to salads. Subway serves breakfast with less than 400 calories including egg. Subway offers wide range of fresh vegetables and low fat dressing in their sandwiches. Subway bakes their breads everyday nice and fresh at the restaurant rather than getting it prebaked like other restaurants. The sandwich at Subway is made in front of the customer as they want with the choice of their bread, cheese, fresh vegetables and dressing.

So there is less chance of getting any error in the food that the customers exactly want. Here is what you can get in a Subway sub sandwich – “ turkey breast: Sliced turkey breast and standard vegetables(can be altered – iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, olives, pickles, cucumbers, carrots, baby spinach, seasoning” and the nutritional value of a Subway 6” inch turkey breast: 280 calories, 5 FAT (grams). Subway claims themselves as the biggest loser in the context of body weight.

They have proved it through many survey and studies. They have food lower in calories, fat and sodium. The highest calorie foot long option at Subway is just at 18 g of fat. Fat intake affects weight gain and increases your risk of developing coronary artery disease and stroke. A downside of subway is they are not real quick in serving the food. As they have to go through with the customer to know what exactly he wants and they have to ask many questions about choice of bread, cheese, meat, veggies, dressing and many more. This process takes time.

So if you are in hurry and want to grab a quick lunch then you would be disappointed at subway. Many people also clam that subway is pretty much expensive than many fast food restaurants. Subway became the largest food chain in America at the end of 2010 with 33,749 worldwide and counting . Subway provides quality food low in calories and fats. Subway offers choice of freshly baked whole grain breads, choice of fresh vegetables, offer meat lower in calories and fat, and the subs being prepared fresh in front of the customer makes it better.

In this fast pace of like where everybody is busy and don’t have enough time for cooking food are switching to fast food and subway is the most preferred for those who look for healthy fast food. As a healthy and fast food, Subway has positioned itself in a niche with its baguette style sandwich where competition from pizza and burger fast food is not a threat. Subway is the leading sandwich shop and number one in the restaurant franchise. They offer a healthier alternative than traditional fast foods shop. Overall from the above arguments we can say that subway is a healthy alternative for fast food.