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#2 Big John® (8") calories & nutrition
The Jimmy John's #2 Big John® (8") has 500 calories, 26 g protein, 46 g carbs and 23 g fat.
Nutrition Facts
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA). Values from the chain's published nutrition, 2026 menu.
Good for weight loss?
Yes. At 500 calories with 26 g of protein it fits a weight loss day well: filling, and about a quarter of a 2,000 calorie budget or less.
#20 of 41 Jimmy John's meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at Jimmy John's
Fewer calories, similar protein
 Slim 2 - Roast Beef (8")Plain Slims | 440 | 29 g | 65 g | 6 g | 1,180 mg |
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 Slim 4 - Turkey (8")Plain Slims | 410 | 27 g | 65 g | 4 g | 1,230 mg |
 #4 Turkey Tom® (8")Originals | 470 | 24 g | 47 g | 20 g | 1,160 mg |
More protein for about the same calories
 Slim 1 - Ham & Provolone (8")Plain Slims | 530 | 33 g | 68 g | 13 g | 1,640 mg |
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 #5 Vito® (8")Originals | 550 | 33 g | 51 g | 24 g | 1,880 mg |
Slim 2 - Roast Beef (8")Plain Slims | 440 | 29 g | 65 g | 6 g | 1,180 mg |
Questions
How many calories are in the Jimmy John's #2 Big John® (8")?
The Jimmy John's #2 Big John® (8") has 500 calories, on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the #2 Big John® (8")?
26 g of protein, or 5.2 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #20 of 41 Jimmy John's meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the #2 Big John® (8")?
46 g of carbs (3 g fiber, 3 g sugar) and 23 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the #2 Big John® (8")?
1,110 mg, 48% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the Jimmy John's #2 Big John® (8") good for weight loss?
Yes. At 500 calories with 26 g of protein it fits a weight loss day well: filling, and about a quarter of a 2,000 calorie budget or less.
Eat at Jimmy John's. Still lose weight.
At Jimmy John's, the #2 Big John® (Little John - 6.5") is 250 calories and the Ultimate Italian (8") is 1,100. MenuTrim builds your personal plan and shows which one fits today.
- Daily calories for your goalFrom your weight, goal weight and pace.
- A protein target and a per-meal limitSo one meal out doesn't take the whole day.
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- Jimmy John's orders that fit, marked15,000+ dishes at 50 chains, all from 2026 menus.
Build your plan in the app.Nutrition from Jimmy John's's published information for the 2026 menu. Recipes change; check with the restaurant if it matters. MenuTrim is not affiliated with Jimmy John's.