The Belly Buster Submarines’ namesake ’wich contains a day’s worth of calories — plus 269 per cent of daily fat needs.

NUTRITION FACTS: Serving size: One 12” sub (538.1 g)

• Calories: 2185
• Total Fat: 174.9 g  (Daily Value 269%)
• Sodium: 3019 mg  (Daily Value 126%)
• Carbohydrates: 92.6 g (Daily Value 31%)
• Protein: 60.3 g 

This epic sub shop has been in North York for almost 40 years, with customers driving in from miles away right up until 3 a.m.! Page and Jian Magen have revitalized the shop, and they are opening new locations around the GTA. Forget the big chains that just can’t compare. The namesake sub comes with beef, salami, mushrooms and hot gravy — plus the traditional veggie toppings, mustard and sub sauce. I was stunned to learn it has close to a day’s worth of calories, two days’ worth of fat and over a day’s sodium intake. Next time go for the turkey sub with loads of extra veggies!

ROSE'S HEALTHY TAKE: Hoisin Meatball Sub 

This meatball sub gives you the taste and satisfaction of a great sandwich minus the excess calories, fat and sodium of the store-bought versions.

Rose Reisman: Post City Magazines’ culinary columnist, Rose Reisman, is the author of 17 cookbooks, a TV and radio personality and a health and wellness expert. Visit Rose at www.rosereisman.com.