Jimmy John’s Slim 4

Plain turkey sub sandwich from Jimmy John's restaurant.

Jimmy John’s Plaim Slim 4 is a simple turkey sandwich on your choice of a French roll or sliced wheat bread. Customize the sandwich by ordering add-ons such as avocado or Provolone cheese.

There are 420 calories, 3 grams fat, 68 grams carbohydrates, and 27 grams protein in a plain 8″ turkey sub.

It contains zero saturated fat and zero trans fat.

Read this report for a complete overview of the calories and nutrition facts in a Slim 4 turkey sandwich.

Jimmy John’s Slim 4 Nutritional Information

Unless otherwise noted, nutrition facts are based on standard formulations for a Slim 4 served on French Bread, excluding substitutions or extra add-ons. The report also includes a comparison to the Unwich, a no-bread lettuce wrap sub.

Calories

A regular Slim 4 on French Bread has 420 calories. The Giant sub is twice the size with double the nutrients and calories.

Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient in one turkey sub.

Slim 4 Calories by Macronutrient

8″

16″

Unwich

Calories from Fat

30

60

5

Calories from Carbs

280

550

10

Calories from Protein

110

220

55

Total Calories

420

830

70

The highest proportion (68%) of total calories is derived from carbohydrates. Protein delivers 26% of the total calories the remaining 7% is from proteins.

Jimmy John’s Slim 4

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
calories from fat
7% FAT
calories from carbS
67% CARBS
calories from Protein
26% PROTEIN

Served on French bread

Calories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by Jimmy John’s quick service restaurant. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.

Time to Burn Calories

An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 35 minutes to burn off the calories from an 8″ Slim 4.

Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 420 calories, by type of exercise.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 420 CALORIES (8″ sub)

  • Run 35 minutes
  • Walk 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Cycle 35 minutes
  • Play Tennis 50 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Calories by Sandwich Size and Bread

For a reduced calorie version of the Slim 4, try a Jimmy John’s Unwich, which substitutes lettuce for the bread. There are only 70 total calories in a standard Slim 4 Unwich.

Here are the total calories for a Jimmy John’s Slim 4 by size and type of bread.

  • A lettuce-wrap Unwich Slim 4 has only 70 calories.
  • Slim 4 on Sliced Wheat Bread has 350 calories.
  • Slim 4 on a Flour Wrap has 350 calories.
  • Slim 4 on a Garlic Herb Wrap has 370 calories.
  • Regular 8″ Slim 4 on French bread has 420 calories.
  • Giant 16″ Slim 4 on French bread has 830 calories.
Plain turkey sub sandwich from Jimmy John's restaurant.
There are 420 calories in an 8″ Slim 4 sub.

Check nutrition facts in Jimmy John’s full menu.

Compare nutritional value to Jimmy John’s Country Club, a turkey, smoked ham, and provolone sandwich. Check the amount of sodium and saturated fat to determine which menu item is the best option for your dietary goals.

Nutrition Facts

Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for Jimmy John’s 8″ and 16″ Slim 4 turkey sub served on French Bread, as well as the Unwich (no bread) option.

Amount (%DV) per sandwich

Red indicates %DV is high.

8″

16″

Unwich

Calories

420

830

70

Total Fat

3g (4%)

6g (8%)

0.5g (1%)

Saturated Fat

0g (0%)

g (0%)

g (0%)

Trans Fat

0g

0g

0g

Cholesterol

30mg (10%)

60mg (20%)

30mg (10%)

Sodium

1250mg (54%)

2490mg (108%)

540mg (24%)

Carbs

68g (25%)

135g (49%)

2g (1%)

Dietary Fiber

4g (14%)

9g (32%)

0g (0%)

Total Sugars

0g

0g

0g

Protein

27g

54g

14g

%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.

  • Low to moderate amount of total fat
  • Zero saturated fat and zero trans fatty acids
  • Choose 8″ or Unwich for less dietary cholesterol per serving
  • High in sodium

Daily Value

Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.

As shown in the chart below, Jimmy John’s turkey sub is high in sodium.

8″ Slim 4

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

0%

Sodium

54%

  • 0g saturated fat per serving of the Slim 4
  • 1,250mg sodium in an 8″ sub is over half (54%) of the daily limit

%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.

Dietary Fat

One 8″ turkey sub on French Bread has 3 grams of total fat. There is zero saturated fat and zero trans fat per serving.

Compared to the other sandwiches on Jimmy John’s menu, the Slim 4 has the least amount of fat per serving.

Jimmy John's Slim 4 turkey sub with text "high in sodium."

Allergens

The Slim 4 turkey sandwich at Jimmy John’s is made with gluten, soy, and wheat.

Check list of allergens in Jimmy John’s menu items.

Other Sandwich Options at Jimmy John’s

Turkey Sandwiches at Jimmy John’s

Jimmy John’s sandwiches are made with hand-sliced meats and served on fresh-baked bread. In addition to the Slim 4, the following sandwiches are also made with turkey.

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

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.

Allergens and nutrition facts source: Jimmy John’s official website. Sandwich image courtesy of Jimmy John’s. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.

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