EVERYTHING Keto & Low-Carb at Jimmy John’s (2023)

Jimmy John’s offers any sandwich of your choice as an “Unwich” i.e a lettuce wrap instead of the carb-loaded bread. You can further customize the unwich with low-carb toppings like mustard, pickle, provolone cheese, and more.

Jimmy John’s is a popular restaurant chain known for its sandwiches and subs, as well as its freaky-fast deliveries.

All the sandwiches are quite high in carbs due to the bread, but the restaurant does offer a low-carb option for those following a keto or low-carb diet.

Their “unwich” has made it a lot more convenient for you to enjoy a wholesome meal without worrying about strict daily carb budgets.

Jimmy John’s unwiches fall into four categories: Slims, Originals, Favorites, and the Little Johns.

Starting from the Little Johns and going all the way up to the Favorites, you have a ton of options based on your preference and appetite at that point of time.

On top of that, they also offer a variety of sides that can definitely be a part of a healthy keto diet.

Without any further ado, let’s look at all the keto-friendly options available to you here!

For keto ordering at Jimmy John’s, the first thing you should know is that you can order any sandwich as an “unwich”, which means it will be wrapped in lettuce instead of bread.

Jump to:

• SLIM Unwiches
• ORIGINAL Unwiches
• FAVORITE Unwiches
• Little John’s Unwiches
• Meat Add-ons
• Toppings & Condiments
• Drinks & Beverages
• Important Tips

Jimmy John’s Keto SLIM Unwiches

These smaller sandwiches are usually made with cheese & meat and are the cheapest options on the menu.

They are also very keto-friendly, with most options coming in at under 5 grams of net carbs.

#1 Ham and Cheese Slim Unwich:

Smoked ham and provolone cheese make this a flavorful and protein-rich option.

Nutrition: 190 calories, 11g fat, 4g total carbs, 0g fiber, 2g sugar, 20g protein, 4g net carbs.

#2 Roast Beef Slim Unwich:

This unwich is made with medium rare choice roast beef and is a simple, yet flavorful option for those following a keto diet.

Nutrition: 90 calories, 3g fat, <1g total carbs, 0g fiber, <1g sugar, 17g protein, <1g carbs.

#3 Tuna Salad Slim Unwich:

Try Jimmy John’s own tuna salad unwich – a simple and wholesome on-the-go meal

Nutrition: 250 calories, 20g fat, 5g total carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugar, 11g protein, 4g net carbs.

#4 Turkey Slim Unwich:

As the name suggests, this ‘slim’ unwich contains turkey. Scroll to the bottom of this article to know the keto-friendly toppings available.

Nutrition: 70 calories, 0.5g fat, 2g total carbs, 0g fiber, <1g sugar, 14g protein, 2g net carbs.

#5 Italian Slim Unwich:

Made with provolone and capicola/genoa salami, this wrap is a great option for those looking for a flavorful, protein-rich meal.

Nutrition: 280 calories, 20g fat, 3g total carbs, 0g fiber, 2g sugar, 22g protein, 3g net carbs.

#6 Cheese Slim Unwich:

Provolone is one of the harder varieties of cheese, which is why it is so low in carbs (less lactose). This is a simple and no B.S. wrap.

Nutrition: 240 calories, 19g fat, 2g total carbs, 0g fiber, <1g sugar, 17g protein, 2g net carbs.

Jimmy John’s Keto ORIGINAL Unwiches

The Originals are a little larger than the Slims and come with added vegetables, cheese, or meat to give you a more satisfying meal. They can be really filling!

#7 Pepe Original Unwich:

What’s inside: Applewood smoked ham, provolone cheese, tomato, and mayo, just with fewer carbs.

Nutrition: 370 calories, 28g fat, 7g total carbs, 2g fiber, 4g sugar, 21g protein, 5g net carbs.

#8 Big John Original Unwich:

What’s inside: Medium rare choice roast beef, tomato, and a healthy portion of mayo.

Nutrition: 270 calories, 20g fat, 4g total carbs, 2g fiber, 3g sugar, 17g protein, 2g net carbs.

#9 Totally Tuna Original Unwich:

What’s inside: Tuna salad, cucumber, and tomato

Nutrition: 270 calories, 21g fat, 9g total carbs, 3g fiber, 5g sugar, 12g protein, 6g net carbs.

#10 Turkey Tom Original Unwich:

What’s inside: Turkey breast, tomato, and mayo.

Nutrition: 250 calories, 17g fat, 5g total carbs, 2g fiber, 3g sugar, 15g protein, 3g net carbs.

#11 Vito Original Unwich:

What’s Inside: Genoa salami, capicola, provolone, tomato, onions, and vinaigrette.

Nutrition: 350 calories, 25g fat, 9g total carbs, 2g fiber, 5g sugar, 23g protein, 7g net carbs.

#12 Veggie Original Unwich:

What’s inside: Layers of provolone cheese separated by avocado spread, cucumber, tomato, and mayo – making it a tasty and satisfying option for those following a plant-based diet.

Nutrition: 440 calories, 38g fat, 7g total carbs, 3g fiber, 3g sugar, 18g protein, 4g net carbs.

Jimmy John’s Keto FAVORITE Unwiches

These unwiches are a step up from the Originals, featuring more veggies, meat, and cheese.

They are still a great keto-friendly option, with most options coming in at under 10 grams of net carbs. Here are some options to consider:

#13 Spicy East Coast Italian Favorite Unwich:

What’s inside: Double genoa salami, double capicola, and double cheese with hot peppers, oil, vinegar, onion, lettuce, tomato, oregano-basil, and easy mayo.

Nutrition: 740 calories, 57g fat, 11g total carbs, 2g fiber, 6g sugar, 45g protein, 9g net carbs.

#14 Billy Club Favorite Unwich:

What’s inside: Roast beef, applewood smoked ham, provolone, dijon mustard,mayo, and tomato

Nutrition: 460 calories, 31g fat, 7g total carbs, 2g fiber, 4g sugar, 37g protein, 5g net carbs.

#15 Italian Night Club Favorite Unwich:

What’s inside: Salami, ham, capicola, onions, mayo, vinaigrette, provolone, lettuce, & tomato

Nutrition: 580 calories, 44g fat, 11g total carbs, 2g fiber, 6g sugar, 35g protein, 9g net carbs.

#16 Hunters Club Favorite Unwich:

What’s inside: Quarter pound double roast beef, provolone, tomato, and lastly – mayo

Nutrition: 480 calories, 32g fat, 5g total carbs, 2g fiber, 3g sugar, 42g protein, 3g net carbs.

#17 Country Club Favorite Unwich:

What’s Inside: Goodness of turkey breast, applewood smoked ham, provolone, tomato, and mayo 

Nutrition: 430 calories, 28g fat, 8g total carbs, 2g fiber, 4g sugar, 35g protein, 6g net carbs.

#18 Beach Club Favorite Unwich:

What’s inside: Quarter pound Double Turkey Breast, avocado spread, cucumber, provolone, tomato, and mayo wrapped tightly in lettuce.

Nutrition: 510 calories, 38g fat, 9g total carbs, 3g fiber, 2g sugar, 32g protein, 6g net carbs.

#19 Jimmy Cubano Favorite Unwich:

What’s inside: Bacon, smoked ham, cheese, sliced pickle, dijon mustard, and mayo – all of this held tightly by lettuce

Nutrition: 490 calories, 37g fat, 5g total carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugar, 30g protein, 4g net carbs.

#20 Bootlegger Club Favorite Unwich:

What’s inside: Roast beef, turkey breast, tomato, and mayo 

Nutrition: 330 calories, 20g fat, 5g total carbs, 2g fiber, 3g sugar, 31g protein, 3g net carbs.

#21 Club Tuna Favorite Unwich:

What’s inside: Double tuna salad, provolone, cucumber, and tomato 

Nutrition: 500 calories, 40g fat, 10g total carbs, 3g fiber, 5g sugar, 29g protein, 7g net carbs.

#22 Club Lulu Favorite Unwich:

What’s inside: Turkey breast, bacon, tomato, and mayo 

Nutrition: 340 calories, 24g fat, 5g total carbs, 2g fiber, 3g sugar, 22g protein, 3g net carbs.

#23 Ultimate Porker Favorite Unwich:

What’s inside: Ham, bacon, tomato, and mayo wrapped tightly in lettuce.

Nutrition: 340 calories, 25g fat, 6g total carbs, 2g fiber, 4g sugar, 20g protein, 4g net carbs.

#23 The J.J. GARGANTUAN Unwich

This is the ultimate J.J. sandwich built with 5 meats, 1 cheese and tons of toppings!

What’s inside: salami, capocollo, turkey, roast beef, ham & provolone onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, oil & vinegar, & oregano-basil

Nutrition: 730 calories, 47g fat, 12g total carbs, 2g fiber, 65g protein, 10g net carbs. 

Little John’s Keto Unwiches

Little John’s are for occasions when you aren’t that hungry or when you simply want to be at the table without filling yourself up (you know, just to be social)

These sandwiches don’t come with an Uniwch option by default. But our servers have usually been kind enough to arrange for that!

The sandwich bread that comes with a Little Johns’s has 21g of net carbs. If you ditch the bread, you may enjoy any Little John’s unwich for less than 3g net carbs!

Little John #1

What’s inside: Ham & provolone, lettuce, tomato & mayo

Net Carbs: 2g

Little John #2

What’s inside: Roast beef lettuce, tomato & mayo

Net Carbs: 1g

Little John #3

What’s inside: Tuna salad, cucumber, lettuce, & tomato

Net Carbs: 2g

Little John #4

What’s inside: Turkey, lettuce, tomato & mayo

Net Carbs: 1g

Little John #5

What’s inside: Salami, capocollo & provolone, onion, lettuce, tomato, oil & vinegar, & oregano-basil

Net Carbs: 3g

Little John #6

What’s inside: Provolone & avocado spread, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and mayo

Net Carbs: 1g

Little John B.L.T

What’s inside: Bacon lettuce, tomato & mayo

Net Carbs: 2g

Meat Add-Ons for Unwiches

Here are the net carbs for each meat add-on based on the size of a middle-sized sandwich:

• Ham: 2g
• Roast beef: 0g
• Turkey breast: 1g
• Salami: 1.5g

• Capocollo: 1.5g
• Tuna salad: 3g
• Bacon: 0g

Drinks & Beverages

• Diet Coke: 1g
• Minute Maid Light Lemonade: 4g
• Caffeine Free Diet Coke: 0g
• Coca-Cola Zero Sugar: 0g

• Diet Dr. Pepper: 0g
• Fuze Unsweet Tea: 0g
• Lipton Iced Tea (Unsweetened): 0g
• Sprite Zero: 0g

Jimmy John’s Keto Toppings

From creamy avocado guac to spicy Jimmy Peppers, there’s something for everyone at Jimmy John’s. Just be sure to check the carb count of each topping before you order to make sure it fits into your diet.

• Provolone cheese: 0g
• Kickin’ Ranch: 2g
• Kickin’ Ranch: 2g
• Avocado Guac: 2g

• Yellow Mustard: 0g
• Jimmy Mustard: 0g
• Grey Poupon: 0g
• Mayo: 0g

• Oil & Vinegar: 0g
• Oregano-Basil: 0g
• Sliced Pickles: 0g
• Onion: 2g

Tips for Low-Carb Dining at Jimmy John’s:

When dining at Jimmy John’s, there are a few tips to keep in mind to help you stick to your low-carb diet:

Choose the Uunwich option:

Jimmy John’s offers a low carb option for their sandwiches by wrapping them in lettuce instead of bread. This can help to significantly lower the carb count of your meal.

Customize your unwich:

Jimmy John’s allows you to customize your unwich to suit your preferences. Consider choosing meats and cheeses that are high in protein and healthy fats, and adding vegetables for added fiber and nutrients.

Choose low-carb sides:

There are a few low-carb side options available at Jimmy John’s that can complement your unwich. Some options include a side salad with a keto-friendly dressing or a simple sliced cucumber or tomato.

You could also try a pickle or sliced avocado for a boost of healthy fats. Just be sure to watch portion sizes, as even healthy options can add up in terms of carbs if you eat too much.

Consider the quality of ingredients:

While Jimmy John’s uses fresh ingredients for their sandwiches, it is worth noting that the majority of the meats are deli meats, which are highly processed. If possible, prioritize whole, unprocessed foods in your diet.

By following these tips, you can enjoy a satisfying meal at Jimmy John’s while still sticking to your low-carb goals. Be mindful of the carbs and sugars in condiments and sides to ensure that you are getting the most keto-friendly options.