Cheesesteak calories come to 392 for one regular 145 g sandwich on a white roll, or 270 per 100 g. The figure to watch is portion size: a large 220 g cheesesteak jumps to 594 calories and 1,159 mg of sodium, which is half the daily value in a single sandwich.
392kcal
1 regular cheesesteak · 145 g, on a white roll
27%protein
27 gProtein
31 gCarbs
17.4 gFat
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Nutrition facts
On a white roll · per 145 g
Calories
392 kcal
Protein
27 g
Carbohydrate
31 g
Fat
17.4 g
Saturated fat
8.1 g
Cholesterol
71 mg
Sodium
764 mg
Potassium
294 mg
Iron
3.7 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodData Central, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s food composition database, and from manufacturer labels where a branded product is named. Last verified September 2026. How we verify our data →
Cheesesteak: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 regular (145 g)
392
26.7 g
31.1 g
17.4 g
764 mg
20%
1 large (220 g)
594
40.5 g
47.3 g
26.5 g
1,159 mg
30%
Slider (75 g)
203
13.8 g
16.1 g
9 g
395 mg
10%
100 g
270
18.4 g
21.5 g
12 g
527 mg
14%
3 × 1 regular (145 g)
1,175
80 g
2,292 mg
5 × 1 regular (145 g)
1,958
133.3 g
3,821 mg
A large cheesesteak is a 594-calorie meal
The regular 145 g sandwich is the baseline at 392 calories, about 20% of the daily value. Step up to the large 220 g version and you land at 594 calories, or 30% of the day. The roll gets longer, the meat pile gets taller, and every row on the label climbs with it.
Going smaller works just as well in reverse. A 75 g slider carries 203 calories and 13.8 g of protein, which makes it a reasonable snack or a side next to a salad. If you want the flavor without committing to a full sandwich, the slider is the cleanest way to cut the total roughly in half.
Doubling up is where things get serious. Two regular cheesesteaks add up to 783 calories, and three reach 1,175. At a game-day spread, five regular sandwiches shared across a table total 1,958 calories, so it pays to count how many halves you actually took.
Fat supplies 40% of the calories
The calorie split is close to balanced, but fat leads. Fat delivers 40% of the energy, carbs 32% and protein 27%. Per 100 g that works out to 12 g of fat, 21.5 g of carbs and 18.4 g of protein. The fat comes from the steak and the melted cheese; the carbs come almost entirely from the white roll.
Protein is the strong point. A regular sandwich delivers 26.7 g, or 53% of the daily value, and a large one reaches 40.5 g, which is 81% of the day. Few sandwiches at this calorie level give you that much protein.
Saturated fat sits at 5.6 g per 100 g and cholesterol at 49 mg per 100 g. Fiber is thin at 1 g per 100 g, so a regular sandwich gives only 1.5 g. Sugar stays low too, with 4 g in the regular size.
Sodium is the row to watch
A regular cheesesteak holds 764 mg of sodium, which is 33% of the daily value. The large size pushes that to 1,159 mg, or 50%. Seasoned steak, processed cheese and the roll all contribute, and there is no easy way to strip the salt out once the sandwich is built.
Multiples add up quickly. Two regular sandwiches bring 1,528 mg, and three reach 2,292 mg, which nearly fills the full daily value of 2300 mg on its own. Even the 75 g slider carries 395 mg, about 17% of the day.
If you watch sodium, treat a cheesesteak as the salty anchor of the day. Choose the regular size, skip extra cheese sauce, and keep the other meals on the lighter side for salt.
Build the rest of the plate around the roll
A cheesesteak already brings plenty of protein, fat and refined carbs, so the gaps are fiber and potassium. Potassium sits at 203 mg per 100 g, a small share of the 4700 mg daily value. Raw vegetables, a green salad or a piece of fruit fill both gaps without adding much to the calorie count.
Fries and a regular soda are the classic sides, and they are what turns a 392-calorie sandwich into a much heavier meal. Swapping them for a side salad keeps the sandwich as the main event. Peppers and onions on the sandwich itself add volume and some fiber for very little energy.
Frozen and packaged versions from names like Raybern's or Hungry-Man vary in size, so check the label weight before you log it. BodyPal can also log your cheesesteak from a photo.
How does cheesesteak compare?
Here is how a cheesesteak stacks up against a chicken cheesesteak, a Quarter Pounder and a ham and cheese sandwich, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For the fewest calories pick the ham and cheese sandwich at 288 per regular sandwich, but note it carries the most sodium at 716 mg per 100 g. For protein the cheesesteak and its chicken version tie at 18.4 g per 100 g, and a regular cheesesteak at 392 calories still comes in below the Quarter Pounder at 417.
Most popular cheesesteak brands in the United States
These are packaged and frozen sandwiches with their own bread and cheese ratio, so their per 100 g numbers sit above or below the deli-style figure above. Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
Cheesesteak FAQs
How many calories are in a cheesesteak?
A regular cheesesteak on a white roll is about 392 calories for 145 g. A large 6-inch sub of 220 g comes to 594 calories.
Is a cheesesteak good for weight loss?
One regular cheesesteak is 392 calories with 26.7 g protein and 17.4 g fat, close to a fifth of a 2,000 calorie day. A 75 g slider is 203 calories.
Cheesesteak vs chicken cheesesteak: which has fewer calories?
Both land at 270 calories per 100 g, so a 145 g serving of either is about 392 calories.
How much protein is in a cheesesteak?
A regular 145 g cheesesteak has 26.7 g protein, along with 31.1 g carbs and 17.4 g fat. That is 18.4 g protein per 100 g.
How many calories are in a large cheesesteak?
A large 220 g cheesesteak has 594 calories, about 30% of the daily value. It also brings 40.5 g of protein, 26.5 g of fat and 1,159 mg of sodium, half the daily value.
How many calories are in a cheesesteak slider?
A 75 g cheesesteak slider has 203 calories. It carries 13.8 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 395 mg of sodium, which makes it the lightest way to get the flavor.
How much sodium is in a cheesesteak?
A regular 145 g cheesesteak contains 764 mg of sodium, 33% of the daily value. Per 100 g the figure is 527 mg, and a large sandwich reaches 1,159 mg.
How many calories are in two cheesesteaks?
Two regular cheesesteaks total 783 calories for 290 g of food. They also add up to 53.3 g of protein and 1,528 mg of sodium.
How many carbs are in a cheesesteak?
A regular cheesesteak has 31.1 g of carbs, mostly from the white roll. Fiber is low at 1.5 g, and sugar comes to 4 g per sandwich.
