How to order it
Country White Bread·Cheddar·Provolone·Swiss
How we scored it
This product contains high fructose corn syrup and soybean oil, both of which are heavily penalized due to their negative health impacts. Additionally, the presence of multiple dough conditioners and additives indicates a high level of processing, further reducing its score.
This dish is scored from the chain's published statements for each of its components.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 sandwich (234g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 730 | |
| Total fat | 34g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1710mg | 74% |
| Total carbohydrate | 71g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber | 5g | 18% |
| Sugars | 9g | |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
McAlister's Deli's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8High Fructose Corn SyrupVery Bad
High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to health concerns when consumed in excess.
See more about High Fructose Corn Syrup →Soybean OilVery Bad
Soybean oil is often highly processed and contains omega-6 fats, which can promote inflammation if consumed excessively.
See more about Soybean Oil →Country White BreadBad
This bread is highly processed and made from refined flour, which offers little nutritional value and can impact health negatively.
Unbleached Enriched FlourBad
Enriched flour is refined and stripped of many nutrients, making it less healthy compared to whole grains.
See more about Unbleached Enriched Flour →Wheat FlourBad
Wheat flour used here is refined, providing fewer nutrients and fiber than whole wheat options.
See more about Wheat Flour →Dough ConditionersBad
Dough conditioners are additives used to improve dough handling but are highly processed and may have negative health effects.
See more about Dough Conditioners →Sodium Stearoyl LactylateBad
This additive is used as an emulsifier and preservative, but it is a processed chemical with questionable health impacts.
See more about Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate →Calcium Stearoyl LactylateBad
Similar to other emulsifiers, it is a processed additive that helps improve texture but offers little nutritional benefit.
Scout's score is an independent read of McAlister's Deli's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored September 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full McAlister's Deli menu.