Jimmy John's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Jimmy John's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 108 menu items we analyzed, it averages 14.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Jimmy John's
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Roast Beef Picklewich + Jumbo Kosher Dill Pickle + Bottled Water, 0.7g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Roast Beef Picklewich | 0.7g |
| Turkey Picklewich | 0.7g |
| Ham Picklewich | 1.2g |
| Veggie Picklewich | 1.2g |
| Slim 6 - Provolone (8") | 1.8g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Jimmy John's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Roast Beef & Cheddar (16") | 54.3g |
| Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Brisket (16") | 50.9g |
| Kickin' Ranch (Large) | 43.2g |
| Homestyle Ranch (Large) | 35.7g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch (16") | 35.5g |
Every Jimmy John's item, ranked
All 108 items we have for Jimmy John's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Jumbo Kosher Dill Pickle | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Roast Beef Picklewich | 0.7g |
| Turkey Picklewich | 0.7g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 1.0g |
| Oil & Vinegar | 1.0g |
| Ham Picklewich | 1.2g |
| Veggie Picklewich | 1.2g |
| #4 Turkey Tom (no mayo) | 1.8g |
| Slim 6 - Provolone (8") | 1.8g |
| Vito Picklewich | 1.8g |
| Avocado Spread | 2.0g |
| Slim 4 - Turkey (8") | 2.1g |
| Jimmy Chips Kickin' Ranch | 3.0g |
| PB&J Cookie | 3.0g |
| Little John Capicola Salami Provolone | 3.6g |
| French Bread | 3.6g |
| Slim 1 - Ham & Provolone (8") | 4.0g |
| Slim 2 - Roast Beef (8") | 4.0g |
| Oatmeal Raisin Cookie | 4.0g |
| Slim 4 - Turkey (16") | 4.2g |
| Slim 5 - Salami, Capocollo & Provolone (8") | 5.0g |
| Jimmy Chips Jalapeno | 5.0g |
| Jimmy Chips Salt & Vinegar | 5.0g |
| Jimmy Chips BBQ | 5.0g |
| Slim 1 - Ham & Provolone (16") | 5.2g |
| Little John Ham & Provolone | 5.3g |
| Slim 2 - Roast Beef (16") | 5.3g |
| Jimmy Chips Pickle | 5.3g |
| Slim 6 - Provolone (16") | 5.4g |
| Gourmet Smoked Ham Club | 6.0g |
| Jimmy Chips Original | 6.0g |
| Mayonnaise | 6.0g |
| Little John Tuna Salad | 6.2g |
| Little John Roast Beef | 6.9g |
| #5 Vito (8") | 7.0g |
| Little John Turkey | 7.0g |
| Fudge Chocolate Brownie | 7.2g |
| Homestyle Potato Salad | 7.2g |
| Little John Provolone & Avocado | 7.5g |
| Slim 5 - Salami, Capocollo & Provolone (16") | 7.7g |
| BBQ Ranch Chicken Crunch (Toasted) | 8.0g |
| Firecracker Sub (Toasted) | 8.0g |
| Homestyle Ranch (Small) | 9.4g |
| #4 Turkey Tom Unwich (lettuce wrap) | 10.2g |
| Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad | 10.2g |
| #1 The Pepe (8") | 10.7g |
| #11 Country Club (8") | 10.7g |
| Kickin' Ranch (side) | 11.4g |
| #3 Tuna Unwich (lettuce wrap) | 12.0g |
| #4 Turkey Tom (8") | 12.3g |
| #3 Totally Tuna (8") | 12.3g |
| J.J.B.L.T. (8") | 12.5g |
| #8 Billy Club (8") | 12.8g |
| Tuna Picklewich | 12.9g |
| #2 Big John (8") | 13.0g |
| #6 The Veggie (8") | 13.0g |
| #10 Hunter's Club (8") | 13.0g |
| #5 Vito (16") | 13.1g |
| #13 Jimmy Cubano (8") | 13.2g |
| #14 Bootlegger Club (8") | 13.8g |
| #16 Club Lulu (8") | 13.9g |
| Ham & Three Cheese Melt (8") | 14.3g |
| #9 Italian Night Club Unwich (lettuce wrap) | 14.4g |
| Slim 3 - Tuna Salad (8") | 14.4g |
| #12 Beach Club (8") | 14.5g |
| #9 Italian Night Club (8") | 14.6g |
| #7 Spicy East Coast Italian (8") | 14.6g |
| #17 Ultimate Porker (8") | 14.7g |
| Sweet & Spicy BBQ Brisket (8") | 14.9g |
| Turkey Tom Wrap | 15.0g |
| #15 Club Tuna (8") | 15.3g |
| Ultimate Italian (8") | 15.5g |
| The J.J. Gargantuan (8") | 16.1g |
| Tuscan Italian Wrap | 16.2g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch (8") | 17.8g |
| #1 The Pepe (16") | 19.7g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 21.5g |
| #11 Country Club (16") | 23.1g |
| Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Brisket (8") | 24.3g |
| #4 Turkey Tom (16") | 24.6g |
| #3 Totally Tuna (16") | 24.6g |
| J.J.B.L.T. (16") | 25.0g |
| #8 Billy Club (16") | 25.0g |
| #10 Hunter's Club (16") | 25.1g |
| #2 Big John (16") | 25.1g |
| #13 Jimmy Cubano (16") | 26.1g |
| Beach Club Wrap | 26.5g |
| #14 Bootlegger Club (16") | 26.9g |
| Roast Beef & Cheddar (8") | 27.6g |
| #17 Ultimate Porker (16") | 27.8g |
| #6 The Veggie (16") | 27.9g |
| Sweet & Spicy BBQ Brisket (16") | 28.2g |
| #16 Club Lulu (16") | 28.6g |
| Ham & Three Cheese Melt (16") | 28.6g |
| Slim 3 - Tuna Salad (16") | 28.8g |
| #12 Beach Club (16") | 29.1g |
| #9 Italian Night Club (16") | 29.6g |
| Kickin' Ranch Chicken Wrap | 30.0g |
| #15 Club Tuna (16") | 30.6g |
| #7 Spicy East Coast Italian (16") | 30.9g |
| Ultimate Italian (16") | 31.1g |
| The J.J. Gargantuan (16") | 33.1g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch (16") | 35.5g |
| Homestyle Ranch (Large) | 35.7g |
| Kickin' Ranch (Large) | 43.2g |
| Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Brisket (16") | 50.9g |
| Roast Beef & Cheddar (16") | 54.3g |
Frequently asked
Does Jimmy John's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Jimmy John's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 108 menu items we analyzed, it averages 14.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Jimmy John's cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil in bread; soybean-oil mayo. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Jimmy John's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Jimmy John's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Jimmy John's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Jimmy John's cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Jimmy John's?
Gourmet Smoked Ham Club is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jimmy John's, at an estimated 6.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Jimmy John's?
Roast Beef & Cheddar (16") is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jimmy John's, at an estimated 54.3g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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