Jimmy John’s • High Protein Guide • Updated June 2026
High Protein Options at Jimmy John’s
Quick Answer: Jimmy John’s has 32 high protein options. The highest-protein option at Jimmy John’s is the The J.J. Gargantuan® with 78g protein (1080 cal). Top pick overall: the Big John® (500 cal, 26g protein, Nom Score B).
32High Protein Options
51Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top High Protein Picks at Jimmy John’s
1
B
Big John®
Cal
500
Prot
26g
Sod
1110
Sug
2g
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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.
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.
2
B
Turkey Tom®
Cal
480
Prot
23g
Sod
1160
Sug
2g
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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.
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.
3
B
Slim 2 (Roast Beef)
Cal
440
Prot
30g
Sod
1200
Sug
0g
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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.
Roast Beef: U.S.D.A. Choice Cap-Off Top Round, Rubbed with Salt, Flavoring, Caramel Color
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Big John®Nom’s Top Pick
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.. 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
500
26g
47g
1110mg
2
Turkey Tom®
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.. 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
480
23g
48g
1160mg
3
Slim 2 (Roast Beef)
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.. Roast Beef: U.S.D.A. Choice Cap-Off Top Round, Rubbed with Salt, Flavoring, Caramel Color
B
440
30g
66g
1200mg
4
Slim 4 (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
420
27g
68g
1250mg
5
Totally 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.. Cucumber: Cucumbers. Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomato: Roma Tomatoes
B
510
21g
51g
1160mg
6
Slim 1 (Ham & Cheese)
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.. Ham: Ham, Water, Salt, Contains 2% or Less: Dextrose, Tapioca Starch, Cultured Celery Juice Powder, Sea Salt.. Provolone Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. Contains Milk.
B
470
27g
66g
1660mg
7
Bootlegger Club®
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.. Roast Beef: U.S.D.A. Choice Cap-Off Top Round, Rubbed with Salt, Flavoring, Caramel Color. 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
680
44g
71g
1890mg
8
Slim 5 (Salami & Capocollo)
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.. Salami: Pork, Salt, Contains 2% or Less of: Dextrose, Wine, Cultured Celery Juice Powder, Natural Spices, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Granulated Garlic, Lactic Acid Starter Culture.. Capocollo: Pork, Water, Salt, Contains 2% or Less of: Dextrose, Tapioca Starch, Cultured Celery Juice Powder, Sea Salt, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavors.
B
500
26g
66g
1720mg
9
Club Lulu®
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.. Bacon: Pork, Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Celery Powder, Sea Salt.. 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
690
35g
71g
1760mg
10
J.J.B.L.T.®
Great 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.. Bacon: Pork, Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Celery Powder, Sea Salt.. 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.
C
590
24g
47g
1340mg
The Nom Score read
The Big John® tops Jimmy John’s’ 32 high protein options — Nom Score B (72/100) on 500 calories, 26g protein, and 1110mg sodium. The Bootlegger Club® carries the most protein at 44g. The lightest is the Slim 4 (Turkey), at 420 calories. Most come from the 8” Subs menu (6 of 10). Protein ranges 21–44g across the picks.
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at Jimmy John’s don’t meet high protein criteria:
Chocolate Chip Cookie
only 5g protein (min 20)
The Veggie Unwich®
only 19g protein (min 20)
J.J.B.L.T.® Unwich®
only 15g protein (min 20)
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
only 6g protein (min 20)
Little John #5 (Italian)
only 16g protein (min 20)
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order High Protein at Jimmy John’s
Double the protein on any bowl or salad for extra grams
Add a side of black beans or pinto beans for plant protein
Choose grilled chicken or steak over fried options
FAQ
Common questions about high protein at Jimmy John’s
Is Jimmy John’s good for high protein diets?
Yes — Jimmy John’s has 32 high protein options, topped by the Big John® (Nom Score B).
What’s the best high protein option at Jimmy John’s?
The Big John® is the best choice with 500 calories, 26g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the highest-protein item at Jimmy John’s?
The highest-protein option at Jimmy John’s is the The J.J. Gargantuan® with 78g protein (1080 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.
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