Jimmy John’s Slim 6
Jimmy John’s Plain Slim 6 is a simple dry Provolone cheese sandwich on your choice of bread.
The regular-sized 8″ Slim 6 on French bread has 590 calories, 21 grams fat, 68 grams carbohydrates, and 30 grams protein. Nutritional value will vary with any add-ons such as avocado or mayonnaise.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition facts and calories in a Slim 6 cheese sandwich from Jimmy John’s quick service restaurant.
Jimmy John’s Slim 6 Nutritional Info
Unless otherwise noted, nutritional information in this guide is based on the Slim 6 cheese sandwich served on French bread in two sizes, the 8″ and 16″. The report also includes a comparison to the Unwich, a lower-calorie option with lettuce instead of bread.
Daily Value
Daily Value illustrates how much of a specific nutrient in one serving compares to the recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to determine if menu items have a low or high amount of nutrients such of fats or sodium.
The table below shows that a Slim 6 has a high amount of saturated fat and sodium. The Giant 16″ sub is also high in cholesterol.
% Daily Value
Use the %DV to determine if a food item contains a low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) level of specific nutrients.|
Per sandwich |
8″ |
16″ |
|
Saturated Fat |
55% |
105% |
|
Cholesterol |
15% |
32% |
|
Sodium |
51% |
103% |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
A regular Plain Slim 6 cheese sub on French Bread has 590 calories. The Giant 16″ sandwich is double the size with twice as many calories and nutrients.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient in one Provolone cheese sub.
Slim 6 Calories by Macronutrient
|
8″ |
16″ |
Unwich | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Calories from Fat |
190 |
380 |
170 |
|
Calories from Total Carbs |
275 |
550 |
10 |
|
Calories from Protein |
125 |
250 |
60 |
|
Total Calories |
590 |
1180 |
240 |
The greatest portion of total calories (47%) is derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fats contribute about 32% of total calories, and protein makes up the remaining 21%.
Jimmy John’s Slim 6
% calories from fat, carbs, and proteinBased on a French roll
The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Jimmy John’s quick service restaurant. Calories may vary as a result of how the sandwich is prepared onsite and due to topping choices.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 590 CALORIES (8″ sub)
Calories Vary by Size and Bread
Calories in Jimmy John’s sandwiches, including the plain cheese sub, vary by type of bread selected.
Lower Calorie Slim 6 Sandwich
For a lower calorie, reduced carb version of the Slim 6, try Jimmy John’s Unwich. The Unwich is served in lettuce leaves rather than bread.
The Slim 6 Unwich has only 2 grams total carbs and 240 calories.
Dietary Fats
As the table below shows, the amount of dietary fats in a simple cheese sub is high.
The smaller 8″ option has 21 grams of total fat, including grams of 11 grams saturated fat. That is 27% and 55% of the recommended limit of 78 grams and 20 grams, respectively.
Amount of Fat and Daily Value
|
8″ |
16″ |
Unwich | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total Fat |
21g |
42g |
19g |
|
Daily Limit |
78g |
78g |
78g |
|
Daily Value |
27% |
54% |
24% |
|
Saturated Fat |
11g |
21g |
11g |
|
Daily Limit |
20g |
20g |
20g |
|
Daily Value |
55% |
105% |
55% |
Daily Limit and Daily Value per U.S. FDA general adult nutrition guidance based on 2,000 calories.
Sodium
A single serving of Jimmy John’s 8″ cheese sandwich contains 1,180 milligrams of sodium. That’s more than 50% of the recommended daily value.
Before ordering the Giant, take note that it contains more sodium than the recommended limit for an entire day.
Nutrition Facts
Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for a Plain Slim 6 sandwich on French bread and for the no-bread Unwich lettuce wrap.
Amount per serving in 1 Order (%DV)
|
8″ |
16″ |
Unwich | |
|
Calories |
590 |
1180 |
240 |
|
Total Fat |
21g (27%) |
42g (54%) |
19g (24%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
11g (55%) |
21g (105%) |
11g (55%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
45mg (15%) |
95mg (32%) |
45mg (15%) |
|
Sodium |
1180mg (51%) |
2360mg (103%) |
470mg (20%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
68g (25%) |
135g (49%) |
470g (1%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
4g (14%) |
9g (32%) |
0g (0%) |
|
Total Sugars |
0g |
0g |
<1g |
|
Protein |
30g |
60g |
17g |
%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.
Allergens
The Slim sandwich is made with ingredients that contain gluten, milk, and wheat.
Compare the nutritional value to Jimmy John’s roast beef sub. Check the amount of sodium and saturated fat per serving to decide if one of the menu items is the best option for your diet plan.
Sandwiches with Provolone Cheese
Jimmy John’s sandwiches are made with hand-sliced meats and cheese and served on fresh-baked bread.
While the Slim 6 is the only Jimmy John’s sandwich made exclusively with Provolone, there are many other sandwiches made with both Provolone as well as sliced sandwich meats.
Here is a quick list of Jimmy John’s sandwiches that include 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).
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts source: Jimmy John’s