Big John 29

Big John

1 sandwich (8" French) · 500 cal · 26g protein · Poor · 29/100
Contains seed oils

How to order it

French Bread·Roast Beef·Lettuce·Tomato·Mayo

How we scored it

This product contains enriched flour and soybean oil, both of which are heavily processed and contribute to a lower score. Additionally, the presence of preservatives and additives further impacts the overall healthiness of the product.

Nutrition facts

Per 1 sandwich (8" French)Amount% DV
Calories 500
Total fat 21g 27%
Saturated fat 3.5g 18%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 1110mg 48%
Total carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary fiber 4g 14%
Sugars 2g
Protein 26g 52%

Jimmy John's's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Key ingredients

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Soybean Oil
Very Bad

Soybean oil is often highly processed and contains omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Enriched Flour
Bad

Enriched flour has been stripped of fiber and nutrients during processing, making it less nutritious than whole grains.

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Wheat Flour
Bad

Refined wheat flour lacks fiber and nutrients, which can lead to quick spikes in blood sugar levels.

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Calcium Propionate
Bad

Calcium propionate is a preservative used to prevent mold growth, but some consumers prefer to limit intake of synthetic preservatives.

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Sugar
Bad

Added sugar can contribute to weight gain and blood sugar spikes when consumed in excess.

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Calcium Disodium EDTA
Bad

EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent used as a preservative, which some consumers prefer to avoid due to its synthetic nature.

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Scout's score is an independent read of Jimmy John's's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored September 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full Jimmy John's menu.