Subway Bread Choices: Every Bread, Calories and What to Pick

What kinds of bread does Subway have?

Subway's October 2026 U.S. nutrition guide lists five sub breads: Artisan Italian, Hearty Multigrain, Italian Herbs & Cheese, Artisan Flatbread and Jalapeno Cheddar. The guide marks Jalapeno Cheddar as available only at participating shops, so not every store carries it.

You can also skip the roll. Any sub can be made as a 12-inch wrap, the value-menu Protein Pockets use a smaller 9-inch wrap, and salads and protein bowls use no bread at all. Kids' mini subs come on mini Artisan Italian or mini Hearty Multigrain.

Subway's home page says its bread is baked fresh every day. Which breads your shop has on hand can still vary, so ask if you do not see the one you want.

Which Subway bread has the fewest calories?

Hearty Multigrain is the lowest-calorie six-inch bread at 200 calories, and it also has the most fiber at 3 grams. Artisan Italian is close behind at 210 calories, and Artisan Flatbread has 220.

The two flavored breads cost you more. Italian Herbs & Cheese has 250 calories and 580 mg of sodium for six inches, and Jalapeno Cheddar has 240 calories. A footlong doubles every number, so a footlong on Italian Herbs & Cheese bread is 500 calories before any meat goes on. The 12-inch wrap is 300 calories and 50 grams of carbohydrate on its own, so a wrap is not automatically the lighter choice. If you want to cut calories the most, a salad or protein bowl drops the bread entirely. Our Subway nutrition information page has the full picture.

Does Subway still have flatbread?

Yes, in the U.S. Artisan Flatbread is on Subway's October 2026 U.S. nutrition guide at 220 calories for a six-inch, and it is one of the breads used for egg breakfast subs at shops that serve breakfast.

The confusion comes from Canada. Subway Canada had dropped flatbread and announced its return on July 31, 2026, after customers asked for it. If you saw headlines about flatbread coming back, that is the Canadian menu. In the U.S., ask your shop if you do not see it on the line, since availability can vary by store.

Does Subway have sourdough or gluten-free bread?

Subway's October 2026 U.S. guide does not list a sourdough bread, so do not expect one at a typical U.S. shop.

The guide does mention a gluten-free bread. Subway says it is made in a gluten-free facility, but other foods in the shop contain gluten and are prepared on shared equipment, so Subway cannot promise any menu item is 100% gluten-free. It does not publish nutrition numbers for that bread in the guide. If you avoid gluten for a medical reason, tell the sandwich artist and decide based on the cross-contact warning. For more on allergens, see our nutrition guide.

Can you buy just the bread from Subway?

Not officially. Plain bread is not a menu item at Subway, and it has no set price. A 2025 Chowhound report found that some shops will ring up a loaf as a substitution, with customers reporting prices around $1 to $3, while others say no.

Since each Subway is run by a franchise owner, the answer depends on your store and how busy it is. Ask at a quiet time of day, and expect the price to be up to the staff. We could not find any official place that sells Subway bread by the loaf, including grocery stores, so the shop counter is the only realistic option.

Which of the Subway bread choices should you pick?

This part is taste, not data, so treat it as a starting point.

Artisan Italian is the neutral choice that works with anything. Hearty Multigrain suits lean subs like turkey or the Fresh Fit builds, which Subway makes on multigrain by default. Italian Herbs & Cheese pairs well with Italian cold cuts, such as the B.M.T. or the Spicy Italian. Flatbread gives a thinner, softer bite that some people prefer with hot fillings like steak or chicken. Jalapeno Cheddar adds heat to a chicken or steak sub if your shop carries it. Browse the full lineup on our Subway sandwiches page or go back to the Subway menu.