Jimmy John’s Big John Roast Beef Sub (Regular 8″)

Number 2 on Jimmy John’s Originals Menu, the Big John® sub sandwich is packed with hand-sliced roast beef and topped with mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Select from a French roll, sliced wheat, or a wrap.

An 8″ Big John has 500 calories, 21 grams fat, 47 grams carbohydrates, and 26 grams protein.

Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, calories, and allergens in this popular roast beef sandwich from Jimmy John’s fast food restaurant.

Serving Size

Nutrition facts vary based on sandwich size and type of bread selected. Jimmy John’s offers two sizes on french bread: an 8″ and a 16″.

In addition, the Big John can be ordered on thick-sliced wheat bread, a garlic herb wrap, a flour wrap, or without bread in a lettuce wrap.

Nutritional information in this guide is based on a Regular 8″ Big John on French Bread, unless otherwise noted.

Percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.

Here is the summary of nutritional information based on a regular-sized 8″ Big John sub on French Bread.

Calories

There are 500 calories in an 8″ Big John sub.

Dietary fat and carbohydrates each contribute about 39% of the total calories. The remaining 22% of total calories is from protein.

• Fat: 195 calories
• Carbs: 195 calories
• Protein: 110 calories
• Total: 500 calories per sandwich

The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Jimmy John’s restaurant. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.

Total Calories Vary by Size and Type of Bread

Calories in a Big John vary based on type of bread ordered and size sandwich. Here is a summary:

• Giant 16″ Big John on French Bread has 1,000 calories
• Big John on a Garlic Herb Wrap has 580 calories
• Big John on a Flour Wrap has 560 calories
• Big John on Sliced Wheat has 550 calories
• Regular 8″ Big John on French Bread has 500 calories
• Big John Unwich® (lettuce wrap) has 270 calories

Reduced Calorie Big John

For a lower carb, reduced calorie option, check out Jimmy John’s Unwich®. The lettuce wrapped version includes the same hand-sliced roast beef with all the fixings.

Without the bread, the Unwich has only 270 total calories, about half the calories of the traditional Big John on a French roll.

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Total Fat

One serving contains 21 grams of total fat, including 3.5 grams of saturated fat. The amount of total fat is considered high.

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Allergens

The Big John sub sandwich from Jimmy John’s is made with ingredients that contain egg, gluten, soy, and wheat.

Jimmy John’s sandwiches are made with hand-sliced meats and served on fresh-baked bread.  In addition to the Big John, these sandwiches are also made with Roast Beef:

• Billy Club
• Hunter’s Club
• Bootlegger Club
• Slim 2

Summary of Nutrients by Sandwich

If you would like a particular sandwich meat, check this simple reference chart for all Jimmy John’s sandwiches, listed by type of meat (bacon, ham, roast beef, salami, tuna, turkey).

Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts source: Jimmy John’s