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Jimmy John's vs Jersey Mike's Subs: which is better for your macros?
The top protein play at Jimmy John's is The J.J. Gargantuan (78g protein, 1080 cal); Jersey Mike's Subs answers with the #9 Club Supreme Sub (56g, 930 cal). Below, all 38 meals we track at both chains go head-to-head on protein, calories, low-carb and vegetarian options — from each brand's official nutrition data, not AI guesses — with a verdict for cutting, bulking and keto.
The tale of the tape
Jimmy John's vs Jersey Mike's Subs, by the numbers
| Head-to-head | Jimmy John's | Jersey Mike's Subs |
|---|---|---|
| Highest-protein meal | 78g The J.J. Gargantuan | 56g #9 Club Supreme Sub |
| Leanest meal | 250 cal Turkey Tom Unwich & Diet Coke | 340 cal Mini #7 Turkey & Provolone Wheat Sub (no oil) & Diet Pepsi |
| Avg protein per meal | 36g | 38g |
| Avg calories per meal | 558 cal | 608 cal |
| Meals at 425 cal or less | 4 | 3 |
| Low-carb / keto meals | 9 | 6 |
| Vegetarian meals | 3 | 1 |
| Meals tracked | 20 | 18 |
✓ marks the stronger number for that row (more protein, fewer calories, or more options). Computed from the 38 meals we track — not the chains' full menus.
Top 5, ranked by protein
The highest-protein meals, side by side
🥪 Jimmy John's
| # | Meal | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The J.J. Gargantuan Salami, capicola, smoked ham, roast beef, turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo on 8-inch French bread | 78g | 1080 |
| 2 | The J.J. Gargantuan Unwich Salami, capicola, smoked ham, roast beef, turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo in lettuce wrap (no bread) | 65g | 730 |
| 3 | Hunter's Club Double roast beef, turkey breast, provolone, lettuce, tomato, mayo on 8-inch French bread | 55g | 830 |
| 4 | Beach Club Turkey breast, provolone, avocado spread, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, mayo on 8-inch French bread | 45g | 850 |
| 5 | Bootlegger Club Roast beef, turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, mayo on 8-inch French bread | 44g | 680 |
🥖 Jersey Mike's Subs
| # | Meal | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #9 Club Supreme Sub Regular white sub, turkey, ham, bacon, provolone, Mike's Way (lettuce, tomato, onion, oil, vinegar) | 56g | 930 |
| 2 | #55 Big Kahuna Chicken Cheese Steak Regular white sub, grilled chicken, mushrooms, onions, peppers, white American cheese, Mike's Way | 50g | 710 |
| 3 | #44 Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak Regular white sub, grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, white American cheese, Mike's Way | 48g | 930 |
| 4 | #9 Club Supreme Sub in a Tub No bread, turkey, ham, bacon, provolone with lettuce, tomato, onion, oil, vinegar | 47g | 650 |
| 5 | #16 Chicken Philly Regular white sub, grilled chicken, onions, peppers, white American cheese, Mike's Way | 44g | 730 |
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The verdict
Which is better for your goal?
Cutting
Jimmy John's takes it. Its leanest high-protein pick, the Bootlegger Club Unwich & Diet Coke, packs 31g of protein into 330 calories — 9.4g per 100 cal, ahead of Jersey Mike's Subs' best (#16 Chicken Philly in a Tub & Diet Coke, 37g for 400 cal, 9.3g per 100 cal). Jimmy John's lists 4 meals at 425 calories or less; Jersey Mike's Subs has 3.
Bulking
Jimmy John's wins on raw protein. The J.J. Gargantuan tops out at 78g (1080 cal), beating Jersey Mike's Subs' biggest hitter, the #9 Club Supreme Sub, at 56g. For repeat trips, Jimmy John's has 14 meals with 30g+ protein vs 15 at Jersey Mike's Subs.
Keto
Jimmy John's is the keto-friendlier menu with 9 low-carb meals vs 6 at Jersey Mike's Subs. Best keto pick: The J.J. Gargantuan Unwich — 65g protein, 12g carbs, 730 calories. At Jersey Mike's Subs, the #9 Club Supreme Sub in a Tub (47g protein, 10g carbs) is the standout.
How we score it: cutting = most protein per calorie (25g protein floor) · bulking = highest absolute protein · keto = low-carb meals (20g carbs or less, or flagged low-carb in the official data). General nutrition info, not medical advice.
Dig deeper: full Jimmy John's menu → · full Jersey Mike's Subs menu → · all chains ranked →
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