No, traditional Subway mayonnaise is not vegan because it contains eggs, a key ingredient in standard mayonnaise, though some international locations might offer a vegan mayo (like "baconaise") or plant-based options, so it's always best to check current ingredients at your local Subway.
Avoid mayo-based dressings unless they are labeled vegan. Ask for Vegan CheeZe: Many Subway UK stores now offer Vegan CheeZe a dairy-free alternative that melts beautifully and adds a creamy touch to your meal.
SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS:
Unfortunately, Subway uses an unbranded (or, rather, Subway-branded) mayonnaise in all its stores, but a close dupe is Hellmann's or Duke's.
MAYONNAISE, REGULAR Soybean oil, water, whole eggs, egg yolks, vinegar, salt, mustard, lemon juice concentrate, spices, dried garlic, dried onions, calcium disodium EDTA. MUSTARD (Deli Brown) Distilled vinegar, mustard seed, water, salt, spices, turmeric, natural flavor. MUSTARD (Yellow) Distilled vinegar, water, No.
Vegans customers have many condiment choices, including several non-dairy spices and seasonings, and plenty of vegan sauces: barbeque, buffalo sauce, fat-free sweet onion, guacamole, three kinds of mustard, oil, red wine vinegar, Subway Herb Garlic Oil, and Subway Vinaigrette.
Before adding to the sandwich line, Subway Sandwich Artists ™ mix the tuna with mayonnaise. A fan-favorite, guests enjoy the 100% real tuna the way they like it – with their choice of veggies in a freshly made sandwich, wrap or salad.
Subway Stops Using Azodicarbonamide in Bread Production
In response to the petition launched by a food blogger, FoodBabe, Subway, a big fast food chain, announced the removal of Azodicarbonamide (ADA) in bread production on February 6.
The unhealthiest Subway sandwiches are typically loaded with processed meats, high-fat sauces (like ranch), and cheese, with the Footlong Meatball Marinara, Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt, and The Beast Sub (packed with multiple processed meats) often cited for high calories, sodium, saturated fat, and processed ingredients, leading to potential risks for heart disease and cancer. A general rule is to avoid combinations with multiple cured/processed meats, creamy sauces, and sugary additions.
(It wasn't necessarily a stroke of culinary genius to leave her mayo unsweetened—although it was—so much as a practical response to sugar rationing during the war.) Duke's contains a higher ratio of egg yolks than most other commercial mayos, which makes it rich, creamy, and less likely to separate when heated.
Condiments:
What's vegan at Subway? There are two reliably vegan-friendly menu items offered at Subway locations nationwide: the Veggie Delite sandwich and the Veggie Delite salad.
✅ Generally Vegan Condiments
Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Roasted Garlic Juice (Garlic Juice, Salt, Natural Flavors), Egg Yolk, Sugar, Roasted Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Contains 2% or Less of: Garlic (Including Dehydrated), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Garlic Juice Concentrate, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium ...
Generally, any bread that does not contain eggs or dairy (most bagels, sandwich breads, loaves, rolls, buns, pitas, lavish, flatbreads, and crackers fit this definition) with two caveats. Caveat #1: commercially sold whole-wheat and whole grain breads sometimes contain honey, which some vegans abstain from.
The meals contained an average of 36 grams of sugar at Subway; 54 grams at McDonald's. Meals contained an average of 41 grams of protein at subway; 32 grams at McDonald's. Sodium intake averaged 2,149 mg at Subway; 1,829 mg at McDonald's.
The healthiest Subway bread in Australia generally leans towards their whole grain or wheat options, like Hearty Multigrain or standard Wheat, for higher fiber, vitamins, and minerals, supporting digestion better than white bread, but always check the current nutritional guide on the Subway Australia website for specifics on calories, sodium, and sugar in their available breads like Malted Rye or Italian Herbs & Cheese, as offerings and formulations change.
Meat: Deli meats tend to be higher in sodium and fat. The turkey, rotisserie chicken, Black Forest ham, grilled chicken and roast beef are the healthiest picks. Cheese: Score some extra protein by ordering your sandwich with extra cheese. Just beware that some cheeses (like American) are higher in sodium.
In jurisdictions such as Australia and the European Union, azodicarbonamide as a food additive is banned.
Subway filed its appeal on the grounds that its bread was a staple food, and, boy, did that backfire. The court ultimately ruled that Subway's bread contained too much added sugar to legally be considered bread, and that it should really be regarded as confectionery.
Subway has long presented itself as a "healthier" alternative to other regional fast food chains, but people aren't falling for it anymore. While you can personalize your order to make it that way, the vast majority of what's offered is equally as processed as what you'll find elsewhere.
Through my research, everyone said that S&W mayonnaise is the closest retail option to Subway.
The New York Times published a deep-dive investigation into the substance of Subway's fish, in a story titled “The Big Tuna Sandwich Mystery.” The outlet concluded, after nearly 3,000 words, that “no amplifiable tuna DNA was present” in the tuna samples it collected and sent to a lab.
The healthiest Subway salad is the Veggie Delite, being lowest in calories and fat, but for more protein, the Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, Turkey Breast, or Black Forest Ham salads are great choices, especially when loaded with extra veggies and light on high-calorie dressings, with oil & vinegar being a top pick. Avoid creamy dressings (like Ranch) and high-sodium additions for the healthiest overall meal.