Jersey Mike’s Subs • Diabetic Friendly Guide • Updated June 2026
Diabetic-Friendly Options at Jersey Mike’s Subs
Quick Answer: Jersey Mike’s Subs has a deep bench here: 30 diabetic options, every one at 45g carbs and 10g sugar or less. The best — and the lowest-sugar — is the Chips (240 cal, 3g protein, Nom Score A).
30Diabetic Options
58Total Analyzed
ABest Grade
Top rated
Top Diabetic Picks at Jersey Mike’s Subs
1
A
Chips
Cal
240
Prot
3g
Sod
250
Sug
1g
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Potato Chips: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, and/or Canola Oil), Salt
2
A
Tossed Salad
Cal
35
Prot
2g
Sod
20
Sug
4g
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Mixed Greens: Romaine Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce
Tomatoes: Fresh Sliced Tomatoes
Onions: Fresh Sliced White Onions
3
A
Grilled Chicken Salad
Cal
180
Prot
24g
Sod
420
Sug
4g
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Grilled Chicken: Chicken Breast, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Garlic, Onion, Spices)
Mixed Greens: Romaine Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce
Tomatoes: Fresh Sliced Tomatoes
Onions: Fresh Sliced White Onions
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
ChipsNom’s Top Pick
Great sugar & portion. Light on protein.
Potato Chips: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, and/or Canola Oil), Salt
A
240
3g
23g
250mg
2
Tossed Salad
Whole food salad. Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar.
Mixed Greens: Romaine Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce. Tomatoes: Fresh Sliced Tomatoes. Onions: Fresh Sliced White Onions
A
35
2g
7g
20mg
3
Grilled Chicken Salad
Whole food salad. Grilled. Great portion & fiber. Watch the sodium.
Grilled Chicken: Chicken Breast, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Garlic, Onion, Spices). Mixed Greens: Romaine Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce. Tomatoes: Fresh Sliced Tomatoes. Onions: Fresh Sliced White Onions
A
180
24g
8g
420mg
4
#10 Tuna Fish (Sub in a Tub)
Great sugar. Watch the portion. Light on fiber.
Tuna Salad: Tuna (Light Tuna, Water, Salt), Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Whole Eggs, Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Calcium Disodium EDTA), Celery. Provolone Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes. Shredded Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomatoes: Fresh Sliced Tomatoes. Onions: Fresh Sliced White Onions
B
730
22g
11g
920mg
5
California Club (Sub in a Tub)
Great sugar & fiber. Watch the sodium.
Turkey Breast: Turkey Breast, Water, Contains 2% or Less: Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavors. Bacon: Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. Avocado: Fresh Avocado. Swiss Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes. Shredded Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomatoes: Fresh Sliced Tomatoes. Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Whole Eggs, Vinegar, Water, Egg Yolks, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Calcium Disodium EDTA
B
410
31g
11g
1222mg
6
#12 Cancro Special (Sub in a Tub)
Great sugar & protein. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.
Roast Beef: Beef, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavors. Pepperoni: Pork, Beef, Salt, Contains 2% or Less: Water, Dextrose, Spices, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Oleoresin of Paprika, Garlic Powder, Sodium Nitrite, BHA, BHT, Citric Acid. Provolone Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes. Shredded Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomatoes: Fresh Sliced Tomatoes. Onions: Fresh Sliced White Onions. Oil & Vinegar: Olive Oil Blend, Red Wine Vinegar. Oregano & Basil: Dried Oregano, Dried Basil
C
420
46g
6g
857mg
7
Chipotle Turkey (Sub in a Tub)
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.
Turkey Breast: Turkey Breast, Water, Contains 2% or Less: Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavors. Bacon: Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. Pepper Jack Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Jalapeno Peppers, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes. Chipotle Mayo: Soybean Oil, Whole Eggs, Vinegar, Water, Chipotle Peppers, Salt, Sugar, Spices. Shredded Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomatoes: Fresh Sliced Tomatoes. Onions: Fresh Sliced White Onions
C
540
28g
6g
1191mg
8
#31 California Chicken Cheese Steak (Sub in a Tub)
Great protein. Watch the sodium & sat fat.
Grilled Chicken: Chicken Breast, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Garlic, Onion, Spices). Swiss Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes. Avocado: Fresh Avocado. Shredded Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomatoes: Fresh Sliced Tomatoes. Onions: Fresh Sliced White Onions
C
410
36g
11g
1058mg
9
#7 Turkey & Provolone (Sub in a Tub)
Great portion & protein. Watch the sodium.
Turkey Breast: Turkey Breast, Water, Contains 2% or Less: Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavors. Provolone Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes. Shredded Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomatoes: Fresh Sliced Tomatoes. Onions: Fresh Sliced White Onions. Oil & Vinegar: Olive Oil Blend, Red Wine Vinegar. Oregano & Basil: Dried Oregano, Dried Basil
C
250
29g
9g
940mg
10
#2 Jersey Shore’s Favorite (Sub in a Tub)
Great portion & protein. Watch the sodium & sat fat.
Provolone Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes. Ham: Ham, Water, Contains 2% or Less: Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. Capicola: Pork, Salt, Sugar, Spices, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Lactic Acid Starter Culture. Shredded Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomatoes: Fresh Sliced Tomatoes. Onions: Fresh Sliced White Onions. Oil & Vinegar: Olive Oil Blend, Red Wine Vinegar. Oregano & Basil: Dried Oregano, Dried Basil
C
310
25g
8g
1051mg
The Nom Score read
The Chips rates highest across a broad field — Nom Score A (91/100) on 240 calories, 3g protein, and 250mg sodium. 52% of the 58 Jersey Mike’s Subs items we analyzed clear the diabetic friendly bar. That makes it the 10th-deepest diabetic friendly menu of the 31 chains we track. Among the dishes that miss, 92% do so on carbs over the limit. The #12 Cancro Special (Sub in a Tub) carries the most protein at 46g. The lightest is the Tossed Salad, at 35 calories. Most come from the Sub in a Tub menu (7 of 10). Sugar runs 1–6g across the picks. Figures are computed from Jersey Mike’s Subs’ published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at Jersey Mike’s Subs don’t meet diabetic criteria:
Fountain Drink (22oz)
drink, not a meal — 76g sugar (max 10)
#44 Buffalo Chicken Cheese Steak (Regular)
12g sugar (max 10) — 69g carbs (max 45)
Kids Meal
42g sugar (max 10) — 85g carbs (max 45)
#13 Original Italian (Regular)
68g carbs (max 45)
#44 Meatball & Cheese (Regular)
12g sugar (max 10) — 72g carbs (max 45)
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order Diabetic at Jersey Mike’s Subs
The #1 BLT (Sub in a Tub) is the lowest-carb qualifying pick at 5g carbs and 3g sugar.
The Grilled Chicken Salad carries the most protein per calorie on the menu — 24g protein in 180 calories.
Inside the Sub in a Tub menu alone, carbs run from 5g on the #1 BLT (Sub in a Tub) to 18g on the #44 Meatball & Cheese (Sub in a Tub).
FAQ
Common questions about diabetic at Jersey Mike’s Subs
Is Jersey Mike’s Subs good for diabetic diets?
Yes — Jersey Mike’s Subs has 30 diabetic options, topped by the Chips (Nom Score A).
What’s the best diabetic option at Jersey Mike’s Subs?
The Chips is the best choice with 240 calories, 3g protein, and a Nom Score of A.
What is the lowest-sugar item at Jersey Mike’s Subs?
The lowest-sugar option at Jersey Mike’s Subs is the Chips with 1g sugar (240 cal).
How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs
sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance.
Data comes from Jersey Mike’s Subs’ published nutrition information.
Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Jersey Mike’s Subs’ published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →
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