Jimmy John's Slim 1 (Giant 16") Nutrition

Jimmy John’s Slim 1 sub sandwich is simply made with nothing more than smoked ham and provolone cheese served on French bread.

The Giant is double the size of a Regular sub. One 16″ Slim 1 sandwich has 1,080 calories, 27 grams fat, 139 grams carbohydrates, and 66 grams protein.

Read this guide for our in-depth overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and allergens in the large Slim 1 sub from Jimmy John’s restaurant.

Jimmy John’s Slim 1 Nutritional Guide

Serving Size

Nutritional value will vary based on your order of sandwich size and type of bread. Jimmy John’s offers the French sub in two sizes: the Regular 8″ and the Giant 16″.

Unless otherwise noted, the nutritional information in this guide is based on an 16″ Slim 1 served on French Bread.

Reference to percentage daily value (%DV) is based on a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Individual need vary, however, and your daily value may be higher or lower.

Jimmy John's Slim 1 sub with summary nutrition facts.

Here is a summary of the nutritional information for one giant 16″ Slim 1 sub sandwich.

Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 16″ Slim 1 on French Bread

CALORIES

1080

TOTAL FAT

27g

(34%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

139g

(50%DV)

PROTEIN

66g

Saturated Fat	12g (60%DV)
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	105mg (35%DV)

Sodium	3220mg (140%DV)
Dietary Fiber	9g (32%DV)
Total Sugars	2g

%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

According to the FDA, a nutrient that contributes a 20% daily value or greater is considered high. With that in mind, Jimmy John’s Giant Slim 1 is high in total fat, total carbs, saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, and sodium. In addition, a Slim 1 delivers 32% of the recommended amount of daily dietary fiber.

Total Fats and Saturated Fat is high
Dietary Cholesterol and Sodium is high
1/3 of the recommended amount of dietary fiber

Calories

There are 1,080 calories in a Giant 16″ Jimmy John’s Slim 1.

Over half of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fats contribute about 22% of the total calories and the remaining 26% is from protein.

Here is an estimate of the amount of calories derived from fat, carbs, and protein:

Fat: 240 calories
Carbs: 560 calories
Protein: 280 calories
Total: 1,080 calories

Calories

fat

22%

carbohydrates

52%

Protein

26%

The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on nutrition facts provided by Jimmy John’s.

Total Calories Vary by Choice of Bread

Regular 8″ Slim 1 on French Bread has 540 calories
Giant 16″ Slim 1 on French Bread has 1,080 calories
Slim 1 served on Sliced Wheat Bread has 470 calories
Slim 1 on a Garlic Herb Wrap has 490 calories
Slim 1 on a Flour Wrap has 470 calories
The Unwich (no bread) has 190 calories

Chart illustrating calories in Slim 1 sandwich by type of bread. — Calories by size and type of bread.

Total Fat

One serving of this ham and cheese sandwich has 27 grams of total fat, including 12 grams of saturated fat. That is considered high.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories. Take note that the 12 grams of saturated fat has a daily value of 60% (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

240 calories from total fat
22% of total calories per serving
110 calories from saturated fat
Zero trans fat

Compare Nutrition Facts: Barro’s Ham & Cheese

Dietary Cholesterol

The Slim 1 has 105 milligrams of cholesterol, a 35% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Sodium

One important point to note is the amount of sodium in a single serving. Despite being a slimmed down sandwich with only ham and cheese, there is a significant amount of sodium for one menu item.

Specifically, the 16″ Slim 1 on a French sub roll contains 3,220 milligrams of sodium. That is 140% of the total daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

3,220mg of sodium per serving

Jimmy John's giant 16" Ham & Cheese sandwich. — There are 1,080 calories in a 16″ Slim 1 sandwich from Jimmy John’s.

Allergens

The Slim 1 sandwich is made with ingredients that contain gluten, milk, soy, and wheat.

Here are a couple of helpful resources to learn more about food allergies:

Food Allergy Research & Education is a charitable organization focused on food allergy research, education, and advocacy.
The U.S Food & Drug Administration provides guidance to the food industry and American consumers on the best ways to manage food allergens.

Jimmy John’s Ham Sandwiches

Jimmy John’s sandwiches are made with hand-sliced meats and served on fresh-baked bread. In addition to the Slim 1, these Jimmy John’s sandwiches are also made with Ham:

Billy Club is made with ham, roast beef, and provolone. Jimmy John’s Billy Club is made with lettuce, tomato, and mayo & mustard.
Country Club is made with ham, turkey, and provolone then topped with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Italian Night Club is made with salami, capocollo, and provolone. It includes onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, oil & vinegar, oregano and basil.
Jimmy Cubano is made with bacon, ham, and provolone. It is topped with mayo and yellow mustard.
The Pepe is made with ham and provolone and served with lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Ultimate Porker is made with ham, bacon lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. It’s similar to a Jimmy Cubano without the provolone cheese.

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 and allergens source: Jimmy John’s