Jimmy John's calories: the best order for every goal
Jimmy John's publishes a nutrition guide that lists every sandwich twice, once on 8 inch French bread and once as an Unwich lettuce wrap, plus separate rows for bread, add-ons and free toppings. That structure is unusual and it is the reason this menu is easy to plan around: the chain has already done the bunless math for you. Every figure below comes from that published guide.
By the Forkiee editorial team. Last reviewed July 24, 2026. Editorial standards.
The best Jimmy John's order for every goal
Every figure below is calculated from Jimmy John's’s own published per-ingredient nutrition. Portions and recipes change, so confirm against the live Jimmy John's nutrition calculator before you order.
Goal
Order
Cal
Protein
Highest protein
The J.J. Gargantuan, Unwich65g of protein for 730 calories and only 12g of carbs. On 8 inch French bread the same sandwich is 1,080 calories with 78g of protein and 78g of carbs, so the wrap keeps most of the protein and drops the bread entirely. Sodium is the catch at 3,220mg as published.
730
65g
Lowest calorie (still filling)
Slim 4 (turkey), Unwich14g of protein for 70 calories, because a Slim is meat and bread only and the Unwich removes the bread. A Slim 2 Unwich is 90 calories with 17g of protein. Both are small by design, so most people pair one with a second item rather than eating it alone.
70
14g
Keto / low-carb
Hunter's Club, UnwichThe best full-size low-carb order on the menu: 42g of protein and 5g of carbs for 480 calories. Jimmy John's publishes the lettuce wrap itself at 0 calories and under 1g of carbs, so any sandwich converts. A Bootlegger Club Unwich is lighter still at 330 calories, 31g of protein and 5g of carbs.
480
42g
Vegan (best plant-based)
Veggie Unwich without provolone or mayo (Jimmy John's publishes no vegan sandwich)The standard Veggie is vegetarian, not vegan: it is 670 calories on French bread and includes provolone and mayo, which Jimmy John's lists separately at 120 and 160 calories. Built from its published component rows, an Unwich with avocado spread, oil and vinegar and free veggies lands near 85 calories. It is a light snack, not a meal.
~85
~1g
Gluten-free
Unwich, and ask about shared prepThe Unwich removes the bread, but Jimmy John's states that because foods may come into contact with each other during preparation and because of shared utensils and equipment, it cannot guarantee its food is free from any allergen. Its allergen guide flags wheat and gluten per item. Tell the cashier when you order.
varies
varies
Jimmy John's nutrition by ingredient
The published numbers behind every build above, so you can mix your own. Per Jimmy John's’s nutrition data.
Ingredient
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Unwich (lettuce wrap), in place of bread(published as under 1g carbohydrate)
0
0g
0g
8 inch French bread(the whole cost of the bread swap)
230
9g
44g
Thick-Sliced Wheat (2 slices)
290
12g
47g
Slim 4 (turkey), 8 inch French
420
27g
68g
Slim 4 (turkey), Unwich(lightest item on the menu)
The J.J. Gargantuan, Unwich(3,220mg sodium as published)
730
65g
12g
The Veggie, 8 inch French(vegetarian, contains provolone and mayo)
670
27g
50g
Provolone cheese (regular add-on)
120
8g
0g
Mayo (regular)
160
0g
0g
Regular Jimmy Chips
300
3g
33g
Jumbo Kosher Dill Pickle(1,710mg sodium for 20 calories)
20
1g
3g
Chocolate Chip Cookie(32g sugar)
410
5g
56g
What Jimmy John's publishes
The most reliable answer to “how many calories is this?” comes from Jimmy John's’s own nutrition data. Chains revise recipes and portions, so we anchor every figure on this page to the chain’s current publication and link directly so you can verify before ordering.
Jimmy John's publishes a nutrition guide listing calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar and protein for every sandwich on each bread option, including the Unwich lettuce wrap, plus separate rows for add-ons and free toppings.
Jimmy John's states that because individual foods may come into contact with each other during preparation and because of shared utensils and equipment, it cannot guarantee that its food is free from any allergen.
Jimmy John's states its allergen guide is updated periodically and suggests checking back each time you order.
Jimmy John's asks guests with allergies or other dietary restrictions to inform the cashier when placing an order.
Jimmy John's is surfaced in Forkiee through GPS-based nearby discovery. Once a location loads, every dish is scored against your goal and diet (calorie target, macros, gluten-free, keto, vegan, the FDA Big 9 allergens), so the best-match orders rise to the top.
The point of this page is the manual version of that: the numbers are Jimmy John's’s, the math is done, and the best order for your goal is in the table above.
Frequently asked
How many calories does an Unwich save at Jimmy John's?
Between 200 and 350 on most sandwiches, because Jimmy John's publishes the Unwich lettuce wrap at 0 calories and 8 inch French bread at 230. A Hunter's Club drops from 830 to 480, a Turkey Tom from 480 to 250 and a Slim 4 from 420 to 70. Carbs fall further, usually from around 50g to under 10g.
What is the highest-protein order at Jimmy John's?
The J.J. Gargantuan, at 78g of protein on 8 inch French bread for 1,080 calories, or 65g as an Unwich for 730. A Hunter's Club is the lean alternative at 55g on bread and 42g as an Unwich for 480 calories, which is the best protein-per-calorie sandwich on the published guide.
What is the lowest-calorie thing at Jimmy John's?
A Slim 4 Unwich, at 70 calories with 14g of protein. A Slim 2 Unwich is 90 calories with 17g. Among full sandwiches, a Turkey Tom Unwich is 250 calories and a Big John Unwich 270. The Slims are meat and bread only, which is why removing the bread leaves so little.
Is Jimmy John's keto friendly?
It is one of the easier chains for it, because the chain publishes a bunless figure for every sandwich rather than leaving you to estimate. A Hunter's Club Unwich is 5g of carbs with 42g of protein, a Big John Unwich 4g, and the wrap itself is listed at under 1g. Skip the chips and the sweet sauces.
