Jimmy John’s • Diabetic Friendly Guide • Updated June 2026
Diabetic-Friendly Options at Jimmy John’s
Quick Answer: Jimmy John’s has 22 diabetic options. The lowest-sugar option at Jimmy John’s is the Little John #2 (Turkey) with 1g sugar (250 cal). Top pick overall: the Thinny Chips® (260 cal, 4g protein, Nom Score A).
22Diabetic Options
51Total Analyzed
ABest Grade
Top rated
Top Diabetic Picks at Jimmy John’s
1
A
Thinny Chips®
Cal
260
Prot
4g
Sod
190
Sug
3g
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Thinny Chips®: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, and/or Canola Oil), Sea Salt.
2
A
Regular Jimmy Chips®
Cal
300
Prot
3g
Sod
180
Sug
3g
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Regular Jimmy Chips®: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, and/or Canola Oil), Sea Salt.
3
A
BBQ Jimmy Chips®
Cal
290
Prot
3g
Sod
230
Sug
5g
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BBQ Jimmy Chips®: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, and/or Canola Oil), Sugar, Sea Salt, Spices, Onion Powder, Tomato Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Natural Smoke Flavor.
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Thinny Chips®Nom’s Top Pick
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.
Thinny Chips®: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, and/or Canola Oil), Sea Salt.
A
260
4g
39g
190mg
2
Regular Jimmy Chips®
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.
Regular Jimmy Chips®: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, and/or Canola Oil), Sea Salt.
A
300
3g
33g
180mg
3
BBQ Jimmy Chips®
Great sodium & portion. Light on protein.
BBQ Jimmy Chips®: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, and/or Canola Oil), Sugar, Sea Salt, Spices, Onion Powder, Tomato Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Natural Smoke Flavor.
A
290
3g
34g
230mg
4
Little John #2 (Turkey)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium.
French Bread: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Contains Less Than 2% of Salt, Sea Salt, Soybean Oil, Cultured Wheat Sponge, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride, Ammonium Sulfate, Calcium Peroxide, Ascorbic Acid, Wheat Gluten, Enzymes, Calcium Propionate (Preservative). Contains Wheat.. Turkey Breast: Turkey Breast, Turkey Broth, Contains 2% or Less of: Salt, Dextrose, Tapioca Starch, Yeast Extract, Sea Salt, Citrus Extract, Natural Flavor.
B
250
13g
24g
560mg
5
Little John #3 (Tuna)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium.
French Bread: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Contains Less Than 2% of Salt, Sea Salt, Soybean Oil, Cultured Wheat Sponge, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride, Ammonium Sulfate, Calcium Peroxide, Ascorbic Acid, Wheat Gluten, Enzymes, Calcium Propionate (Preservative). Contains Wheat.. Tuna Salad: Starkist Tuna (Light Tuna, Water, Vegetable Broth, Salt), Kikkoman Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Sodium Benzoate), Hellmann’s Mayo, Celery, Onions. Contains Fish, Wheat, Soy, Eggs.
B
250
10g
26g
590mg
6
Little John #4 (Turkey & Provolone)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium.
French Bread: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Contains Less Than 2% of Salt, Sea Salt, Soybean Oil, Cultured Wheat Sponge, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride, Ammonium Sulfate, Calcium Peroxide, Ascorbic Acid, Wheat Gluten, Enzymes, Calcium Propionate (Preservative). Contains Wheat.. Turkey Breast: Turkey Breast, Turkey Broth, Contains 2% or Less of: Salt, Dextrose, Tapioca Starch, Yeast Extract, Sea Salt, Citrus Extract, Natural Flavor.. Provolone Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. Contains Milk.
B
240
12g
24g
580mg
7
Turkey Tom® Unwich®
Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium.
Unwich® Lettuce Wrap: Iceberg Lettuce (2 Large Leaves). Turkey Breast: Turkey Breast, Turkey Broth, Contains 2% or Less of: Salt, Dextrose, Tapioca Starch, Yeast Extract, Sea Salt, Citrus Extract, Natural Flavor.. Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomato: Roma Tomatoes. Hellmann’s® Mayo: Soybean Oil, Water, Whole Eggs and Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Natural Flavors. Contains Eggs.
B
250
15g
5g
700mg
8
Big John® Unwich®
Great portion & protein. Watch the sodium.
Unwich® Lettuce Wrap: Iceberg Lettuce (2 Large Leaves). Roast Beef: U.S.D.A. Choice Cap-Off Top Round, Rubbed with Salt, Flavoring, Caramel Color. Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomato: Roma Tomatoes. Hellmann’s® Mayo: Soybean Oil, Water, Whole Eggs and Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Natural Flavors. Contains Eggs.
B
270
17g
4g
650mg
9
Totally Tuna® Unwich®
Great portion. Watch the sodium.
Unwich® Lettuce Wrap: Iceberg Lettuce (2 Large Leaves). Tuna Salad: Starkist Tuna (Light Tuna, Water, Vegetable Broth, Salt), Kikkoman Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Sodium Benzoate), Hellmann’s Mayo, Celery, Onions. Contains Fish, Wheat, Soy, Eggs.. Cucumber: Cucumbers. Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomato: Roma Tomatoes
B
280
12g
9g
700mg
10
Little John #6 (Veggie)
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.
French Bread: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Contains Less Than 2% of Salt, Sea Salt, Soybean Oil, Cultured Wheat Sponge, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride, Ammonium Sulfate, Calcium Peroxide, Ascorbic Acid, Wheat Gluten, Enzymes, Calcium Propionate (Preservative). Contains Wheat.. Provolone Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. Contains Milk.. Avocado Spread: Hass Avocado, Onion, Sea Salt, Garlic, Cilantro.
B
330
13g
26g
640mg
The Nom Score read
Jimmy John’s’ 22 diabetic options are led by the Thinny Chips®: Nom Score A (93/100), 260 calories, 4g protein, and 190mg sodium. The Big John® Unwich® carries the most protein at 17g. The lightest is the Little John #4 (Turkey & Provolone), at 240 calories. Most come from the Little Johns menu (4 of 10). Sugar runs 1–5g across the picks. Figures are computed from Jimmy John’s’ published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at Jimmy John’s don’t meet diabetic criteria:
Spicy East Coast Italian
53g carbs (max 45)
Chocolate Chip Cookie
dessert/bakery item — 32g sugar (max 10)
The J.J. Gargantuan®
78g carbs (max 45)
Italian Night Club®
77g carbs (max 45)
Vito®
52g carbs (max 45)
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order Diabetic at Jimmy John’s
Choose items with fiber to slow glucose absorption
Skip sugary sauces and dressings
Pair carbs with protein to minimize blood sugar spikes
FAQ
Common questions about diabetic at Jimmy John’s
Is Jimmy John’s good for diabetic diets?
Yes — Jimmy John’s has 22 diabetic options, topped by the Thinny Chips® (Nom Score A).
What’s the best diabetic option at Jimmy John’s?
The Thinny Chips® is the best choice with 260 calories, 4g protein, and a Nom Score of A.
What is the lowest-sugar item at Jimmy John’s?
The lowest-sugar option at Jimmy John’s is the Little John #2 (Turkey) with 1g sugar (250 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 Jimmy John’s’ published nutrition information.
Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Jimmy John’s’ official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →
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