Jimmy John’s Spicy East Coast Italian Sandwich

A Spicy East Coast Italian sandwich, #7 on Jimmy John’s Favorites menu, is a zesty and tasty sub made with salami, capocollo, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.  It’s topped with mayo, Jimmy Peppers®, and a sprinkling of oil & vinegar.

An 8″ East Coast Italian sub has 850 calories, 49 grams fat, 53 grams carbohydrates, and 46 grams protein.

This is your complete overview of the nutrition facts, including calories, in a Jimmy John’s Spicy East Coast Italian sandwich. Don’t miss the section below on Saturated Fat.

Nutrition facts are presented based on a single serving measured as one sandwich. The sandwich is available in two sizes – the regular 8″ and the giant 16″.

In addition, nutrition facts and calories vary based on type of bread. Bread options include French Bread or sliced wheat. The third option is to exclude the bread in exchange for a lettuce wrap.

Calories in Spicy East Coast Italian

There are 850 calories in an 8″ Spicy East Coast Italian on French Bread.

More than half of the total calories are derived from fat. Carbohydrates contribute about a quarter of the total calories and the remaining 22% is from protein.

• Fat: 445 calories
• Carbs: 215 calories
• Protein: 190 calories
• Total: 850 calories in 8″ on french bread

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Calories in Giant 16″

The Giant serving, a 16″ sub on French bread, is about twice as big as the regular 8″ sandwich. Accordingly, the Giant has 1,700 Calories.

Calories

Total calories varies slightly depending on your choice of bread. The Spicy East Coast Italian served on thick sliced wheat bread has 880 total calories.

The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Jimmy John’s. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.

Total Fat

The regular 8″ on french bread has 49 grams of total fat, including 17 grams saturated fat. That is high.

Saturated Fat

General guidance from the FDA recommends limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.

With that in mind, take note that the smaller sub has 150 calories from saturated fat. That’s 18% of the total 850 total calories per serving.

Dietary Cholesterol

The regular 8″ Italian sandwich includes 155 milligrams cholesterol, which is nearly half the total recommended value each day.

Sodium

The FDA recommends a daily limit of 2,300mg sodium (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). A regular Spicy East Coast Italian sandwich exceeds that amount by 1,000mg.

There are 3,020 milligrams of sodium in one 8″ Jimmy John’s East Coast Italian sub.

Jimmy John’s Sandwiches with Less Sodium

If you prefer a sub with less sodium, check out the Big John or the Slim 6.

Lower Carb Option

If you’re minding the Carbs in your diet, consider the Jimmy John’s Unwich®, which includes all the same fixings wrapped in lettuce.

Total calories drop to 620 when you order the Spicy East Coast Italian as an Unwich.

Allergens

This sandwich is made with ingredients that contain gluten, milk, soy, and wheat. It may contain, or be produced in a facility that processes foods with, tree nuts and/or peanuts.

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