Jon Smith Subs Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Jon Smith Subs cooks with: soybean (flat-top grill + fryer; standard commercial soybean oil). Across the 107 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Jon Smith Subs
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: Garden Salad + Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 2.0g |
| Veggie Sub | 4.0g |
| Roast Beef 6" | 4.0g |
| Italian Chicken 6" | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sub 6" | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Jon Smith Subs
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Large Fries | 12.0g |
| Tuna Bomb 12" | 11.0g |
| Mushroom Philly Cheesesteak Sub | 10.0g |
| Pepper & Onion Philly Cheesesteak Sub | 10.0g |
| Cheese Fries | 10.0g |
Every Jon Smith Subs item, ranked
All 107 items we have for Jon Smith Subs, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Side Salad | 2.0g |
| Milkshake (vanilla/chocolate/strawberry) | 2.0g |
| Potato Chips | 2.0g |
| Garden Salad | 2.0g |
| Kids Ham & Cheese Sub | 3.0g |
| Veggies & Provolone 6" | 3.0g |
| Fresh Baked Cookie | 3.0g |
| Kids Turkey Sub | 3.0g |
| Kids Meatball Sub | 3.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese Sub | 3.0g |
| Veggie Sub | 4.0g |
| Brownie | 4.0g |
| Roast Beef 6" | 4.0g |
| Italian Chicken 6" | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sub 6" | 4.0g |
| Turkey Breast 6" | 4.0g |
| Ham & Cheese 6" | 4.0g |
| Glazed Teriyaki Chicken 6" | 4.0g |
| Chef's Salad with Turkey, Ham & Provolone | 4.0g |
| Smoked Cajun Chicken 6" | 4.0g |
| Chef's Salad with Grilled Chicken & Provolone | 4.0g |
| Chicken Fajita 6" | 4.0g |
| Hot Pastrami 6" | 5.0g |
| Glazed Teriyaki Steak 6" | 5.0g |
| BBQ Bacon Chicken 6" | 5.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken 6" | 5.0g |
| Mushroom Steak 6" | 5.0g |
| Pepper Steak 6" | 5.0g |
| Smoked Cajun Steak 6" | 5.0g |
| Crab & Seafood Salad 6" | 5.0g |
| Chicken Bomb 6" | 5.0g |
| Chef's Salad with Crab & Seafood | 5.0g |
| Bacon Lettuce & Tomato 6" | 5.0g |
| Meatball Sub 6" | 5.0g |
| Fresh Fries Small | 5.0g |
| Steak & Cheese With Onions 6" | 5.0g |
| Authentic Italian Cold Cuts 6" | 5.0g |
| Grilled Kielbasa 6" | 5.0g |
| Cheeseburger Sub 6" | 5.0g |
| Fajita Steak 6" | 5.0g |
| Italian Steak 6" | 5.0g |
| Veggies & Provolone 12" | 5.0g |
| Bacon Steak 6" | 6.0g |
| Steak Bomb 6" | 6.0g |
| Kielbasa Bomb 6" | 6.0g |
| Gyros On Pita | 6.0g |
| Our Specialty Tuna Salad 6" | 6.0g |
| Meatball Bomb 6" | 6.0g |
| Cuban Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sub 12" | 6.0g |
| Chef's Salad with All White Tuna & Provolone | 6.0g |
| Pastrami Bomb 6" | 6.0g |
| Cheeseburger Bomb 6" | 6.0g |
| BBQ Bacon Steak 6" | 6.0g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Sub | 7.0g |
| Grilled Chicken & Veggie Sub | 7.0g |
| Club Sub (turkey, ham, bacon) | 7.0g |
| BLT Sub | 7.0g |
| Ham & Cheese 12" | 7.0g |
| Fresh Fries Medium | 7.0g |
| Chicken Fajita 12" | 7.0g |
| Italian Chicken 12" | 7.0g |
| Turkey Breast 12" | 7.0g |
| Smoked Cajun Chicken 12" | 7.0g |
| Roast Beef 12" | 7.0g |
| Glazed Teriyaki Chicken 12" | 7.0g |
| Tuna Bomb 6" | 7.0g |
| Chicken Cheesesteak Sub | 8.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan Sub | 8.0g |
| Italian Sub (salami, capicola, ham) | 8.0g |
| Regular Fries | 8.0g |
| Bacon Lettuce & Tomato 12" | 8.0g |
| Authentic Italian Cold Cuts 12" | 8.0g |
| Meatball Sub 12" | 8.0g |
| Chicken Bomb 12" | 8.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken 12" | 8.0g |
| Hot Pastrami 12" | 8.0g |
| BBQ Bacon Chicken 12" | 8.0g |
| Crab & Seafood Salad 12" | 8.0g |
| Alligator Sub | 8.0g |
| Cheeseburger Sub 12" | 8.0g |
| Grilled Kielbasa 12" | 8.0g |
| Original Philly Cheesesteak Sub | 9.0g |
| Tuna Sub | 9.0g |
| Steak & Cheese With Onions 12" | 9.0g |
| Pepper Steak 12" | 9.0g |
| Glazed Teriyaki Steak 12" | 9.0g |
| Meatball Bomb 12" | 9.0g |
| Fajita Steak 12" | 9.0g |
| Cheeseburger Bomb 12" | 9.0g |
| Pastrami Bomb 12" | 9.0g |
| Mushroom Steak 12" | 9.0g |
| Italian Steak 12" | 9.0g |
| Smoked Cajun Steak 12" | 9.0g |
| Kielbasa Bomb 12" | 9.0g |
| Mushroom Philly Cheesesteak Sub | 10.0g |
| Pepper & Onion Philly Cheesesteak Sub | 10.0g |
| Cheese Fries | 10.0g |
| Onion Rings | 10.0g |
| Fresh Fries Large | 10.0g |
| BBQ Bacon Steak 12" | 10.0g |
| Bacon Steak 12" | 10.0g |
| Our Specialty Tuna Salad 12" | 10.0g |
| Steak Bomb 12" | 10.0g |
| Tuna Bomb 12" | 11.0g |
| Large Fries | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Jon Smith Subs use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Jon Smith Subs cooks with: soybean (flat-top grill + fryer; standard commercial soybean oil). Across the 107 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Jon Smith Subs cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean (flat-top grill + fryer; standard commercial soybean oil). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Jon Smith Subs use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Jon Smith Subs cooks with soybean (flat-top grill + fryer; standard commercial soybean oil), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Jon Smith Subs seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Jon Smith Subs cooks with soybean (flat-top grill + fryer; standard commercial soybean oil), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Jon Smith Subs?
Garden Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jon Smith Subs, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Jon Smith Subs?
Large Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Jon Smith Subs, at an estimated 12.0g 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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