Jimmy John's Spicy East Coast Italian Nutrition

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

One regular-sized (8″) Spicy Italian sub served on French bread has 1,020 calories, 54 grams fat, 77 grams carbohydrates, and 50 grams protein.

This is your complete overview of the nutrition facts, including calories, in a Jimmy John’s spicy Italian sandwich.

Spicy East Coast Italian Sub Nutrition Facts

Jimmy John’s sandwich on French bread is available in two sizes: a regular 8″ and a giant 16″. Alternatively, you can select sliced wheat or various types of wraps.

This report compares the nutritional value of the Italian sub on French bread and the no-bread Unwich lettuce wrap.

Daily Value

Daily value (%DV) indicates how much of a specific nutrient is in the sandwich, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and select the best menu option for your dietary goals.

As shown in the chart below, a Spicy East Coast Italian Sub is high in saturated fat and cholesterol.

% Daily Value

Use %DV to determine if the food contains a low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) level of specific nutrients.

Red indicates %DV is high

	8″	16″
Saturated Fat	90%	180%
Cholesterol	53%	107%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 1,020 total calories in an 8″ Spicy Italian sandwich served on a French roll. The Giant sub is double the size with twice the amount of nutrients and calories.

Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient in each size and for the lettuce wrap sub.

Calories by Macronutrient in Italian Sub

	8″	16″	Unwich
Calories from Fat	500	1,000	430
Calories from Total Carbs	310	630	45
Calories from Protein	210	420	145
Total Calories	1,020	2,050	620

Spicy East Coast Italian Sandwich from Jimmy John's restaurant with text listing sandwich fixings and total calories. — An 8″ Spicy East Coast Italian sub has 1,020 calories.

Approximately half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats in the sub served on french bread. Carbohydrates contribute about 30% of the total calories and the remaining 21% is from protein.

Spicy Italian Sub on French Bread

% calories from fat, carbs and protein

calories from fat

49%

calories from carbS

30%

calories from Protein

21%

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

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 1,020 CALORIES (8″ sub)

Run 1 hours 25 minutes
Walk 5 hours 30 minutes
Cycle 1 hour 30 minutes

Calories Vary by Sub Size and Bread

Here is a summary of total calories based on various options available on Jimmy John’s menu:

Giant 16″ Spicy Italian Sub on French Bread has 2,050 calories
Regular 8″ Spicy Italian Sub on French Bread has 1,020 calories
Spicy Italian Sub on Garlic Herb Wrap has 930 calories
Spicy Italian Sub on Flour Wrap has 910 calories
Spicy Italian Sub on thick-sliced Wheat bread has 880 calories
The Spicy Italian Sub Unwich lettuce wrap has 620 calories

Table illustrating total calories by size and type of bread for Spicy East Coast Italian Sub. — Total calories by size and type of bread (or the lettuce wrap Unwich).

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Compare Jimmy John’s sub to other fast food sandwiches such as an Italian Sub from Barro’s. Check the amount of sodium and fats to find the best option for your individual dietary needs.

Nutrition Facts

The following table provides a summary of the nutritional information in one Jimmy John’s Spicy East Coast Italian Sub.

Amount per 1 Sandwich (%DV)

Red indicates %DV is high.

	8″	16″	Unwich
Calories	1020	2050	620
Total Fat	54g (69%)	108g (28%)	48g (62%)
Saturated Fat	18g (90%)	36g (180%)	17g (85%)
Trans Fat	0g	0.5g	0g
Cholesterol	160mg (53%)	320mg (107%)	155mg (52%)
Sodium	3440mg (150%)	3860mg (168%)	2550mg (111%)
Carbohydrates	77g (28%)	153g (56%)	11g (4%)
Dietary Fiber	7g (25%)	14g (50%)	2g (7%)
Total Sugars	5g	11g	6g
Protein	50g	101g	37g

%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 and saturated fat is high
High level of sodium per serving
High in dietary cholesterol
For a lower carb option, choose the Unwich

Total Fat

The amount of dietary fat in one serving of the salami and capocollo sub is high.

Review the following table, which compares the amount of total fat and saturated per serving compared to the suggested daily limit.

As shown, the 8″ sandwich has 18 grams saturated fat, 90% of the recommended limit for an entire day.

Amount of Fat and Daily Value

	8″	16″
Total Fat	54g	108g
Daily Limit	78g	78g
Daily Value	69%	139%

Saturated Fat	18g	36g
Daily Limit	20g	20g
Daily Value	90%	180%

Daily Limit and Daily Value per U.S. FDA general adult nutrition guidance based on 2,000 calories.

Lower Carb Option

If you prefer fewer carbs, 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.

If you have a food allergy, check the full allergen menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.

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