Firehouse Subs Hot Steak & Cheese Sub

Firehouse Subs hot specialty steak & cheese sub with text '420 calories.'

The Steak & Cheese sandwich from Firehouse Subs is served with sauteed steak, melted provolone, caramelized bell peppers and onions, as well as mayo and mustard.

It’s served on your choice of white or wheat bread and also includes a pickle on the side. Customize the sandwich by adding cheese, mushrooms, or other add-ons.

A Small Steak & Cheese sub has 420 calories, 25 grams fat, 28 grams carbohydrates, and 19 grams protein.

Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, including calories, ingredients, and allergens in the hot specialty sandwich from Firehouse Subs.

Steak & Cheese Sub Nutritional Information

Calories

Calories vary by size sandwich. A large sub contains over 3x the the number of calories in a small.

Here are the total calories in a Firehouse Subs Steak & Cheese Sub, by size:

  • A small Steak & Cheese Sub has 420 calories
  • A medium Steak & Cheese Sub has 840 calories
  • A large Steak & Cheese Sub has 1,400 total calories

Dietary fats contribute the highest amount of the total calories. The following table provides a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient for each size sandwich: small, medium, and large.

Calories by Macronutrient

Calories from Fat

225

460

750

Calories from Carbohydrates

115

225

380

Calories Protein

80

155

270

Total Calories

420

840

1,400

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 840 CALORIES

  • Run 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Play Racquetball 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Play Golf (with cart) 3 hours 25 minutes

As mentioned above, the greatest proportion (54%) of the total calories in one serving is derived from total fats. Carbohydrates contribute about 27% of the total calories and the remaining 19% is from protein.

Firehouse Subs Steak & Cheese

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
fat
54%
carbohydrates
27%
Protein
19%

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Lower Calorie Options

In addition to ordering the smaller size, order the sandwich with fewer toppings to reduce the overall calories in the meal. For example, enjoy the small sandwich without the mayonnaise and total calories drop by 100 to 320 calories.

Total Fat

The amount dietary fats in the steak & cheese sub is high. The size small contains 25 grams of total fat, including 7 grams of saturated fat. That’s a daily value of 32% and 35%, respectively (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Here is a summary of the amount of total fat and saturated in each size sub on the Firehouse Subs menu:

Amount of Dietary Fats by Size

Small

Medium

Large

Total Fat

25g

51g

83g

Saturated Fat

7g

13g

24g

Sodium

One serving of the small Steak & Cheese Sub has more than half the recommended daily value of sodium. There are 1,340 milligrams of sodium in a size small.

A large steak & cheese contains more sodium than the amount of sodium recommended for an entire day.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Order (%DV)

Red indicates %DV is high.

SMALL

MEDIUM

LARGE

Calories

420

840

1400

Total Fat

25g (32%)

51g (65%)

83g (106%)

Saturated Fat

7g (35%)

13g (65%)

24g (120%)

Cholesterol

55mg (18%)

110mg (37%)

205mg (68%)

Sodium

1340mg (58%)

2390mg (104%)

4100mg (178%)

Carbohydrates

28g (10%)

56g (20%)

95g (35%)

Dietary Fiber

1g (4%)

3g (11%)

4g (14%)

Total Sugars

4g

7g

14g

Protein

19g

38g

69g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

  • YOU SHOULD KNOW

The FDA recommends limiting sodium intake to 2,300mg daily. One serving of the medium or large sub exceeds that amount.

Firehouse Subs hot specialty steak & cheese sub with text '420 calories.'
Firehouse Subs: One small sub has 420 total calories.

Steak Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens

Firehouse Subs Steak & Cheese Ingredients

Here are the ingredients for the steak, onions, cheese, peppers, pickle, and condiments.

Sauteed USDA Choice Steak

Ingredients:Beef, Water, Salt, Brown Sugar, Dextrose, Hydrolyzed Soy and Corn Protein, Torula Yeast, Corn Syrup Solids, Caramel Color, Tomato Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Spices, Citric Acid, Lemon Juice, Natural Flavors, Soy Protein Concentrate, and Modified Food Starch.

White Sub Roll

Ingredients:Enriched Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Dough Conditioner, Calcium Propionate (preservative), Vinegar, Mold Inhibitor, and L-Cysteine.

  • Enriched Wheat Flour includes enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.
  • Dough Conditioner is made with ascorbic acid and enzymes.
  • Mold Inhibitor is made with cultured wheat flour and fermented lactic acid.

Caramelized Onions

Ingredients in onions:Onions, Maltodextrin, Salt, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Syrup Solids, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Onion Juice, Dehydrated Onion, Natural Flavors, Red Wine Extract (sulfites), Safflower Oil, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Yeast Extract, Guar Gum, Potato Maltodextrin, Baking Soda, Tricalcium Phosphate, Spice, Grill Flavor (from sunflower oil), Canola Oil, and Silicon Dioxide (processing aids).

Au Jus Bell Peppers

Ingredients in peppers:Bell Peppers, Maltodextrin, Salt, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Syrup Solids, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Onion Juice, Dehydrated Onion, Natural Flavors, Red Wine Extract (sulfites), Safflower Oil, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Yeast Extract, Guar Gum, Potato Maltodextrin, Baking Soda, Tricalcium Phosphate, Spice, Grill Flavor (from sunflower oil), Canola Oil, Silicon Dioxide (processing aids).

Provolone Cheese

Ingredients in cheese:Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, and Natural Smoke Flavor.

Pickle

Ingredients:Fresh Cucumbers, Water, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Calcium Chloride, Natural Spices and Flavorings, 1/10th Percent Sodium Benzoate (a preservative), EDTA (to preserve freshness), and Turmeric (for color).

Mayonnaise and Mustard

  • Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Corn Syrup, Egg Yolks, Distilled and Cider Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA (protects flavor).
  • Spicy Mustard: Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Spices.

Allergens

The Steak & Cheese sandwich is made with ingredients that contain gluten, milk, eggs, soy, and wheat. It may also contain seeds and sulfites.


Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

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