Jimmy John’s Spicy East Coast Italian (Giant 16″)

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

The largest size available, a 16″ sub on French bread 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 Italian sandwich. Don’t miss the section below on Saturated Fat.

Capocollo, also referred to as Coppa, is an Italian dry-cured cold cut meat made from pork shoulder. Typically lightly seasoned and sliced very thin, Capocollo is similar to prosciutto.

The East Coast Italian sub is served on French bread and available in two sizes: an 8″ and a 16″. It’s also offered on thick-sliced wheat, a garlic herb wrap, a flour wrap, and a bread-less lettuce wrap.

Unless otherwise noted, nutritional information in this guide is based on the Giant 16″ sub on French Bread.

Calories

A 16″ Spicy East Coast Italian sub has 1,700 total calories.

Over half of the total calories are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates make up one quarter of the calories and the remaining 22% is from protein.

• Fat: 900 calories
• Carbs: 430 calories
• Protein: 370 calories
• Total: 1700 calories in 8″ on french bread

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

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Calories Vary Based on Sub Size and Bread

Total calories in the sub depends not only on sandwich size, but also on your selection of bread. Here is a quick summary:

Total Fat

A giant 16″ sub on french bread has 98 grams of total fat, including 34 grams saturated fat. That is significantly high. The amount of dietary fat in one sandwich exceeds the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

The amount of calories from fat (900 calories) is higher than the total calories in the smaller 8″ Spicy East Coast Italian sub, which has 850 calories.

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Saturated Fat

General guidance outlined in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, state that individuals should limit calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.

To that end, note that this large sandwich made with various deli meats delivers over 300 calories from saturated fat. That’s 18% of the total 1700 total calories per serving.

Dietary Cholesterol and Sodium

The 16″ Italian sandwich contains 310 milligrams cholesterol, which is more than the total recommended daily value*.

In addition, one sandwich contains over 6,000 milligrams of sodium. For context, the FDA recommends a daily limit* of 2,300 milligrams of sodium.

*Based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet.

Lower Sodium Jimmy John’s Sandwiches

For a sub sandwich with less sodium per serving, check out the Big John, a roast beef sub, or the Slim 6, a simple Provolone cheese sandwich.

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

Lower Carb Option

If you’re tracking the total carbohydrates in your diet, consider ordering a Jimmy John’s Unwich® version of the Italian sub. It’s served with all the same salami, capocollo, cheese, and toppings then wrapped in lettuce instead of bread.

Total carbohydrates in the Unwich drop to 11 grams and calories are reduced to 620 when you order the Spicy East Coast Italian as an Unwich.

Allergens

This sandwich is made with gluten, milk, soy, and wheat. It may also 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