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Smoothie King vs Subway (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, calories, and value. 64 items at Smoothie King vs 83 items at Subway.

Quick answer: As of April 2026, Smoothie King averages $4.83 per item across 64 menu items, while Subway averages $5.57 across 83 items. Smoothie King is $0.75 cheaper per item (13% difference). Subway has lower average calories (586 vs 616 per item).

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Quick Comparison

Smoothie King vs Subway: Quick Price & Menu Comparison
Metric Smoothie King Subway Winner
Avg Price $4.83 $5.57 Smoothie King
Menu Items 64 83 Subway
Avg Calories 616 586 Subway
US Locations 1,300 16,177 Subway
Secret Menu 0 3 Subway

Smoothie King is 13% cheaper on average than Subway ($0.75 less per item).

Cheapest Items

Smoothie King

Fitness – Muscle Builder or Protein $0.99
Slim Down – Diet Down $0.99
Wellness – Multi-vitamin, Antioxidant, Probiotic, Immune or Fiber Blend $0.99
Energy – Caffeine Charge, Pure Recharge or Energy Boost (No Caffeine) $0.99
Extras – Fruit/Fruit Juice, Yogurt/Ice Cream, Greek Yogurt or Veggies $0.99

Subway

Chocolate Chip Cookie $0.59
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie $0.59
Double Chocolate Cookie $0.59
White Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie $0.59
Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookie $0.59
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Lowest Calorie Options

Smoothie King

Apple Kiwi Bunga 150 cal
Strawberry Bluegurt Blitz 160 cal
Lil Angel™ 190 cal
Choc-A-Laka 200 cal
Gladiator (Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry) 230 cal

Subway

1% Low Fat Milk 160 cal
Little Cheesesteak 180 cal
Cookie 200 cal
Fountain Drink (Medium) 200 cal
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie 200 cal

Deep Comparison: Smoothie King vs Subway

Calorie Value (cents per calorie)

Smoothie King delivers 0.95¢/cal on average, while Subway delivers 1.46¢/cal. Smoothie King gives more calories per dollar — a key metric for value-per-meal seekers.

Menu Category Overlap

Smoothie King and Subway share 0 menu categories (0% Jaccard overlap). Low overlap — these chains serve mostly different food categories.

What Fits in Your Budget

  • $10 budget: Smoothie King fits 3 items (1380 cal), Subway fits 0 items
  • $15 budget: Smoothie King fits 3 items (750 cal), Subway fits 3 items (1380 cal)
  • $20 budget: Smoothie King fits 3 items (1530 cal), Subway fits 3 items (1520 cal)

Where They Rank in Our 414-Chain Dataset

Smoothie King ranks #86 of 414 on price (cheaper than 79% of tracked chains). Subway ranks #132 of 414 (cheaper than 68% of chains).

Calorie Distribution (items under 500 cal)

At Smoothie King, 24% of menu items with calorie data come in under 500 calories. At Subway, 50% are under 500 calories. Subway offers more lower-calorie options proportionally.

Bottom Line

  • Budget pick: Smoothie King ($4.83 avg vs $5.57)
  • More variety: Subway (83 items)
  • More locations: Subway (16,177 US locations)
  • Best calorie value: Smoothie King (0.95¢/cal)

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