[rpdillon]

I'm talking about what happens in reality, not what the "serving size" is. Gobs of folks order a footlong at Subway and eat it for their meal.

As for nitpicking on calories: the Subway site is incredibly tough to navigate. Just use https://subwaymenupedia.com/, since averaging across location is really tough.

I wish my point were uncontroversial: millions of people buy footlongs that are over 1000 calories as a regular habit. I'm critiquing folks that are incredulous about this. Subway is just an example, you can also look at Quizno's (back in the day) and Jersey Mike's (the modern equivalent). Even my local deli serves sandwiches well beyond 800 calories as their special. It's not an interesting argument to have, though. Shops wouldn't offer these meals if folks weren't buying, and I don't believe everyone's doing take-out with the second half for dinner or lunch the next day.

EDIT: Another good source to browse: https://fastfoodnutrition.org/subway

You're really arguing about whether that 800 calorie run could be offset completely by a normal meal. I think it's fair to say that runners doing 800 calorie runs aren't going to Panda Express, but also at the same time:

https://fastfoodnutrition.org/panda-express

Fried rice: 520

Orange Chicken: 370

Total: 890

And most Panda Express orders include two sides, so add an extra ~300 for that (1190).

I think it's fair to say that it's pretty easy for the average American to go out and buy lunch and exceed 800 calories.