Jimmy John's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Jimmy John's cooks with: soybean oil in bread; soybean-oil mayo. Across the 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High 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: Slim #6 Double Provolone + Jumbo Kosher Dill Pickle + Bottled Water, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Slim #6 Double Provolone | 1.0g |
| Oil & Vinegar | 1.0g |
| Slim #1 Ham | 2.0g |
| Slim 4 - Turkey Breast | 2.0g |
| Slim #5 Salami | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Jimmy John's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Jalapeno Chicken Wrap | 30.0g |
| Beach Club Wrap | 26.5g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 21.5g |
| J.J. Gargantuan | 16.1g |
| Turkey Tom Wrap | 15.0g |
Every Jimmy John's item, ranked
All 72 items we have for Jimmy John's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Jumbo Kosher Pickle (side) | 0.0g |
| Jumbo Kosher Dill Pickle | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Avocado Spread (side) | 0.7g |
| Slim #6 Double Provolone | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 1.0g |
| Oil & Vinegar | 1.0g |
| #4 Turkey Tom (no mayo) | 1.8g |
| Slim #1 Ham | 2.0g |
| Slim 4 - Turkey Breast | 2.0g |
| Avocado Spread | 2.0g |
| Slim #5 Salami | 3.0g |
| Little John Ham & Provolone | 3.0g |
| Little John Capicola Salami Provolone | 3.0g |
| Jimmy Chips Kickin' Ranch | 3.0g |
| Little John Roast Beef | 3.0g |
| Raisin Oatmeal Cookie | 4.0g |
| Fudge Chocolate Brownie | 4.0g |
| Slim 1 - Ham & Cheese | 4.0g |
| Little John Provolone & Avocado | 4.0g |
| Slim 2 - Roast Beef | 4.0g |
| #2 Big John (Roast Beef) | 5.0g |
| #6 Vegetarian | 5.0g |
| Jimmy Chips Jalapeno | 5.0g |
| Jimmy Chips Salt & Vinegar | 5.0g |
| #6 The Veggie | 5.0g |
| #1 The Pepe (Ham & Provolone) | 5.0g |
| Slim 5 - Salami Capicola Cheese | 5.0g |
| Gourmet Smoked Ham Club | 6.0g |
| #1 Pepe (Ham) | 6.0g |
| #8 Billy Club (Roast Beef & Ham) | 6.0g |
| #10 Hunter's Club (Roast Beef) | 6.0g |
| #11 Country Club (Turkey & Ham) | 6.0g |
| #14 Bootlegger Club (Roast Beef & Turkey) | 6.0g |
| #16 Club Lulu | 6.0g |
| Jimmy Chips (side) | 6.0g |
| #11 Country Club (Turkey & Bacon) | 6.0g |
| #12 Beach Club (Turkey & Provolone) | 6.0g |
| Jimmy Chips Original | 6.0g |
| #5 Vito (Salami & Capicola) | 6.0g |
| #8 Billy Club (Roast Beef & Cheese) | 6.0g |
| Mayonnaise | 6.0g |
| Little John Tuna Salad | 6.2g |
| #5 Vito (Italian) | 7.0g |
| #12 Beach Club (Turkey & Avocado) | 7.0g |
| #17 Ultimate Porker (Pork & Salami) | 7.0g |
| #10 Hunter's Club | 7.0g |
| Tuscan Italian Wrap | 7.0g |
| Little John Turkey | 7.0g |
| #13 Jimmy Cubano | 7.0g |
| #7 Spicy East Coast Italian | 7.0g |
| #17 Ultimate Porker (Ham & Bacon) | 8.0g |
| Firecracker Sub (Toasted) | 8.0g |
| BBQ Ranch Chicken Crunch (Toasted) | 8.0g |
| #4 Turkey Tom Unwich (lettuce wrap) | 10.2g |
| Pasta Salad | 10.2g |
| Kickin' Ranch (side) | 11.0g |
| #3 Tuna Unwich (lettuce wrap) | 12.0g |
| #4 Turkey Tom | 12.3g |
| #3 Totally Tuna | 12.3g |
| J.J.B.L.T. | 12.5g |
| #13 Jimmy Cubano Toasted | 13.2g |
| #3 Tuna Sub | 14.0g |
| #15 Club Tuna | 14.0g |
| Slim 3 - Tuna Salad | 14.0g |
| #9 Italian Night Club Unwich (lettuce wrap) | 14.4g |
| #9 Italian Night Club | 14.6g |
| Turkey Tom Wrap | 15.0g |
| J.J. Gargantuan | 16.1g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 21.5g |
| Beach Club Wrap | 26.5g |
| Jalapeno Chicken Wrap | 30.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Jimmy John's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Jimmy John's cooks with: soybean oil in bread; soybean-oil mayo. Across the 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High 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 in bread; soybean-oil mayo, 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 in bread; soybean-oil mayo, 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?
Slim #6 Double Provolone is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jimmy John's, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Jimmy John's?
Jalapeno Chicken Wrap is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jimmy John's, at an estimated 30.0g 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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