Jimmy John’s JJBLT
Jimmy John’s version of the traditional bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich is made with Applewood smoked bacon and served on your choice of bread. the JJBLT is part of the Favorites menu.
A regular 8″ size J.J.B.L.T. sub on French bread has 710 calories, 33 grams fat, 70 grams carbohydrates, and 28 grams protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and allergens in a JJBLT. The final data table provides nutrition facts for various BLT sandwiches from popular fast food restaurants.
JJBLT Sub Nutritional Information
Nutritional information, including calories, is based on a single serving measured as one sandwich. Jimmy John’s offers various bread options for its sandwiches, including a French roll, sliced wheat, wraps, or a no-bread lettuce wrap.
Unless otherwise noted, this report is based on the BLT sub served on French bread with a comparison to the lower-calorie Unwich lettuce wrap option.
Daily Value
Daily value (% DV) illustrates how much of a specific nutrient is in one serving, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and balance choices for your diet plan.
Review the table below, which shows that Jimmy John’s BLT sandwich has a high level of saturated fat and sodium.
% Daily Value
Use the %DV to determine if the food contains a low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) level of specific nutrients.|
8″ |
16″ | |
|
Saturated Fat |
40% |
85% |
|
Cholesterol |
15% |
32% |
|
Sodium |
58% |
138% |
JJBLT on French bread. %DV based on 2,000 calories.
Calories
One regular-sized JJBLT (on French Bread) 710 calories. The giant option is twice the size and contributes double the nutrients and calories.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient in one BLT sandwich.
Calories by Macronutrient
|
Regular 8″ |
Giant 16″ |
Unwich* | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Calories from Fat |
310 |
620 |
290 |
|
Calories from Total Carbs |
285 |
580 |
15 |
|
Calories from Protein |
115 |
230 |
55 |
|
Total Calories |
710 |
1430 |
360 |
Approximately 44% of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute about 40% of the total calories, and the remaining 16% is from protein.
Jimmy John’s BLT Sub
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinJJBLT on French bread
The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Jimmy John’s. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the JJBLT is prepared.
Calories Based on Size and Type of Bread
Nutrition Facts
Here is a summary of the nutrition facts the regular and giant J.J.B.L.T on French Bread, and for the bacon, lettuce, and tomato sub served in a lettuce wrap.
Amount in 1 BLT Sandwich (%DV)
|
8″ |
16″ |
Unwich | |
|
Calories |
710 |
1430 |
360 |
|
Total Fat |
33g (42%) |
66g (85%) |
31g (40%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
8g (40%) |
17g (85%) |
8g (40%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
45mg (15%) |
95mg (32%) |
45mg (15%) |
|
Sodium |
1580mg (69%) |
3170mg (138%) |
880mg (38%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
70g (26%) |
140g (51%) |
4g (2%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
6g (21%) |
11g (39%) |
2g (7%) |
|
Total Sugars |
2g |
4g |
3g |
|
Protein |
28g |
56g |
15g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Total Fat
The amount of dietary fats in the bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich from Jimmy John’s quick serve restaurant is high. Here is a summary for each size served on French Bread and the lettuce wrap Unwich.
Amount of Fat and Daily Value
|
8″ |
16″ |
Unwich | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total Fat |
33g |
66g |
31g |
|
Daily Limit |
78g |
78g |
78g |
|
Daily Value |
42% |
85% |
40% |
|
Saturated Fat |
8g |
17g |
8g |
|
Daily Limit |
20g |
20g |
20g |
|
Daily Value |
40% |
85% |
40% |
Daily Limit and Daily Value per U.S. FDA general adult nutrition guidance based on 2,000 calories.
Sodium
An 8″ serving of the sandwich contains 1,580 milligrams of sodium. That is 69% of the recommended daily limit and is considered high.
For reference, the general recommendation is to limit daily sodium levels to less than 2,300mg.
Compare nutrition facts in Jimmy John’s ham & cheese sandwich and the Extra Bacon BLT from Au Bon Pain. Check the amount of saturated fat and sodium to find the best menu option for your diet plan.
Fast Food BLT Sandwiches
Bacon Sandwiches at Jimmy John’s
In addition to the JJBLT, the Jimmy John’s sandwiches listed below are also made with Bacon:
- Club LuLu
- Jimmy Cubano
- Ultimate Porker
To find the sandwich with the meat you like, check this simple reference chart for Jimmy John’s sandwiches listed by type of meat (bacon, ham, roast beef, salami, tuna, turkey).
Nutrition Comparison: BLT Sandwiches
Use the table below to easily compare the nutrition facts of select bacon sandwiches at popular fast food restaurants across the nation. You can click the small arrows in the top row to sort the information by restaurant, calories, fat, carbs, or protein.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Bon Pain | Extra Bacon BLT | 510 | 24g | 54g | 17g | 1470mg |
| Jimmy John's | 8" J.J.B.L.T. | 710 | 33g | 70g | 28g | 1580mg |
| Jimmy John's | 16" J.J.B.L.T. | 1430 | 66g | 140g | 56g | 3170mg |
| Taco Time | Chicken BLT Burrito | 600 | 31g | 46g | 34g | 1210mg |
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts source: Jimmy John’s. Sandwich image courtesy of Jimmy John’s. Original design by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food.