How many calories are in a Jimmy John's sandwich?

Jimmy John's sandwiches range from 240 to 2,160 calories depending on size and type, per the chain's official Nutrition Guide PDF. A Little John (4-inch mini) is 240–340 calories. A Slim 8-inch (no cheese or veggies) is 420–630 calories. An Original 8-inch sandwich is 480–1,080 calories. A Giant 16-inch sandwich is 950–2,160 calories. The lowest-calorie sandwich is the Little John 4 (Turkey) at 240 calories with 12g protein. The highest is the Giant J.J. Gargantuan at 2,160 calories with 78g protein and 99g fat. This is not medical advice — talk to your doctor.

What is the lowest-calorie item at Jimmy John's?

The lowest-calorie item at Jimmy John's is the Little John 4 (Turkey) at 240 calories with 12g protein and 10g fat, per official data. Other low-calorie options: Little John 2 (Roast Beef) is 250 calories with 13g protein. Little John 1 (Ham & Cheese) is 300 calories with 15g protein. Little John BLT is 300 calories with 12g protein. The Thinny Chips are 260 calories with 39g carbs. For a full meal under 500 calories, order a Little John 4 (240) and a bag of Thinny Chips (260) — that is 500 calories total with 16g protein. This is not medical advice — talk to your doctor.

What is the difference between a Slim and an Original at Jimmy John's?

At Jimmy John's, a Slim sandwich has only meat and cheese on French bread — no lettuce, tomato, mayo, or other toppings, per the chain's official Nutrition Guide. An Original sandwich has the same meat and cheese plus lettuce, tomato, and mayo (or other condiments). A Slim 1 (Ham & Cheese) is 540 calories with 33g protein. The #1 The Pepe (same ham and cheese plus veggies and mayo) is 600 calories with 29g protein — the toppings add 60 calories but the protein stays similar. Slims are lower in calories than Originals because they skip the mayo (111 calories per serving). If you want maximum protein with fewer calories, order a Slim. If you want a fuller sandwich with vegetables, order an Original. This is not medical advice — talk to your doctor.

How many calories are in a Jimmy John's Giant 16-inch sandwich?

Jimmy John's Giant 16-inch sandwiches range from 950 to 2,160 calories, per the chain's official Nutrition Guide PDF. A Giant #4 Turkey Tom is 950 calories with 96g carbs and 37g fat. A Giant #1 The Pepe is 1,190 calories with 59g protein. A Giant #8 Billy Club is 1,630 calories with 50g protein and 66g fat. A Giant #9 Italian Night Club is 1,860 calories with 91g fat and 5,700mg sodium. A Giant J.J. Gargantuan is 2,160 calories with 78g protein, 99g fat, and 7,750mg sodium — more than 3 days' worth of sodium in one sandwich. The Giant is double the size of the 8-inch Original, so calories are roughly double. This is not medical advice — talk to your doctor.

What is the healthiest thing to eat at Jimmy John's?

The healthiest option at Jimmy John's is a Little John 4 (Turkey) at 240 calories with 12g protein and only 10g fat, per official data. For a full meal, pair it with a bag of Thinny Chips (260 cal, 4g protein) for 500 calories total. Skip the Regular Jimmy Chips (300 cal, 18g fat), the Chocolate Chip Cookie (410 cal, 32g sugar), and the Fudge Brownie (350 cal, 33g sugar). Avoid the Giant 16-inch sandwiches — even the Giant Turkey Tom is 950 calories, and the Giant J.J. Gargantuan is 2,160 calories with 99g fat and 7,750mg sodium. If you want an 8-inch Original, the #4 Turkey Tom (480 cal, 23g protein, 19g fat) is the lowest-calorie Original. This is not medical advice — talk to your doctor.

What can I order at Jimmy John's under 500 calories?

Order a Little John 4 (Turkey) at 240 calories with 12g protein, per official data. Other options under 500: Little John 2 (Roast Beef) is 250 calories. Little John 1 (Ham & Cheese) is 300 calories. Little John BLT is 300 calories. Slim 4 (Turkey, no veggies) is 420 calories with 27g protein. Slim 2 (Roast Beef, no veggies) is 440 calories with 30g protein. The #4 Turkey Tom (8-inch Original) is 480 calories with 23g protein. Do not order any Giant 16-inch sandwich (950–2,160 cal), any club sandwich (680–1,080 cal), or any dessert (350–410 cal) — each one alone exceeds or approaches 500 calories. The best under-500 meal is a Little John 4 (240) plus Thinny Chips (260) = 500 calories with 16g protein. This is not medical advice — talk to your doctor.

Can I eat at Jimmy John's while trying to lose weight?

Yes. Order a Little John 4 (Turkey) at 240 calories with 12g protein and 10g fat, per official data. Or order a Slim 4 (Turkey, no cheese or veggies) at 420 calories with 27g protein and only 3g fat — the highest protein-to-calorie ratio on the menu. Skip the mayo (111 calories per serving) by ordering a Slim instead of an Original. Do not order a Giant 16-inch sandwich — the Giant J.J. Gargantuan is 2,160 calories with 99g fat. Do not order chips (260–300 cal) or cookies (370–410 cal). The best weight-loss order is a Slim 4 (420 cal, 27g protein, 3g fat) with water — that is 420 calories with 27g protein and almost no fat. The biggest mistake at Jimmy John's is ordering a Giant sandwich plus chips plus a cookie — that combination is 2,500–3,000 calories. This is not medical advice — talk to your doctor.

What is the highest-protein sandwich at Jimmy John's?

The highest-protein sandwich at Jimmy John's is the J.J. Gargantuan at 78g protein (1,080 cal, 49g fat) in the 8-inch size, or 78g protein (2,160 cal, 99g fat) in the Giant 16-inch size, per official data. The #8 Billy Club has 50g protein (810 cal) or 50g protein (1,630 cal Giant). The #9 Italian Night Club has 48g protein (930 cal) or 48g protein (1,860 cal Giant). The #10 Hunter's Club has 55g protein (830 cal). For the best protein-to-calorie ratio, order a Slim 5 (Salami & Capocollo) at 35g protein for 630 calories, or a Slim 1 (Ham & Cheese) at 33g protein for 540 calories. The Slims give you the most protein per calorie because they skip the mayo and veggies. This is not medical advice — talk to your doctor.

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Build your Jimmy John's order item by item — Little Johns, Slims, Originals 8-inch, Giant 16-inch sandwiches, sides and desserts. See live calories, protein, carbs, fat, sugar and sodium. All values from Jimmy John's official Nutrition Guide PDF.

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Little Johns (4" Mini Subs)

300 cal

Little John 1 (Ham & Cheese)

P15g · C25g · F15g

250 cal

Little John 2 (Roast Beef)

P13g · C24g · F11g

240 cal

Little John 4 (Turkey)

P12g · C24g · F10g

300 cal

Little John BLT

P12g · C24g · F16g

Slims 8" (No Cheese or Veggies)

540 cal

Slim 1 (Ham & Cheese)

P33g · C69g · F13g

440 cal

Slim 2 (Roast Beef)

P30g · C66g · F5g

420 cal

Slim 4 (Turkey)

P27g · C68g · F3g

630 cal

Slim 5 (Salami & Capocollo)

P35g · C69g · F23g

Originals 8" (With Veggies)

600 cal

#1 The Pepe (Ham & Cheese)

P29g · C50g · F29g

500 cal

#2 Big John (Roast Beef)

P26g · C47g · F21g

480 cal

#4 Turkey Tom

P23g · C48g · F19g

570 cal

#5 Vito (Salami & Capocollo)

P32g · C52g · F26g

670 cal

#6 The Veggie

P27g · C50g · F38g

810 cal

#8 Billy Club

P50g · C73g · F32g

930 cal

#9 Italian Night Club

P48g · C77g · F46g

1080 cal

The J.J. Gargantuan

P78g · C78g · F49g

Giant 16" (Double-Size Subs)

1190 cal

Giant #1 The Pepe

P59g · C100g · F57g

950 cal

Giant #4 Turkey Tom

P23g · C96g · F37g

1630 cal

Giant #8 Billy Club

P50g · C145g · F66g

1860 cal

Giant #9 Italian Night Club

P48g · C153g · F91g

2160 cal

Giant The J.J. Gargantuan

P78g · C156g · F99g

Sides & Desserts

410 cal

Chocolate Chip Cookie

P5g · C56g · F19g

350 cal

Fudge Chocolate Brownie

P4g · C46g · F19g

300 cal

Regular Jimmy Chips

P3g · C33g · F18g

260 cal

Thinny Chips

P4g · C39g · F11g

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All nutrition values from Jimmy John's official Nutrition Guide PDF (resources.jimmyjohns.com/downloadable-files/NutritionGuide.pdf, ©2023 Jimmy John's Franchisor SPV, LLC). Sandwiches published in 8-inch French bread and Giant 16-inch French bread sizes; Little Johns are 4-inch mini subs. Slims have no cheese or veggies. Additional toppings, Unwich (lettuce wrap), Sliced Wheat bread, Garlic Herb Wrap, drinks, and limited-time items are available — check the full PDF at jimmyjohns.com/documents/nutrition-info.

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A Jimmy John's Little John is 240–340 calories, a Slim 8-inch is 420–630 calories, an Original 8-inch is 480–1,080 calories, and a Giant 16-inch is 950–2,160 calories, per official data. The lowest-calorie sandwich is the Little John 4 (Turkey) at 240 calories. The highest is the Giant J.J. Gargantuan at 2,160 calories with 7,750mg sodium. Use the calculator above to build your exact meal.

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