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Best first order at Jimmy John's

Fast-casual menu that gives you room to push protein up or portions down without a long script. Build-your-own orders make it easier to keep the meal normal-sized and protein-forward.

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Best first order

Bootlegger Club Unwich

330 cal·31g protein·20g fat
TinyNausea watchProtein-forwardSnacky

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Choose the Bootlegger Club Unwich when you want the highest-protein lettuce-wrap option in this rebuild.

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  • Portion creep: Keep the order simple and stop at comfortable instead of finishing by default.

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Bootlegger Club Unwich Swap

330 cal·31g protein·20g fat
TinyNausea watchProtein-forward

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Swap the 8-inch Bootlegger Club for the Unwich when you want the highest-protein lettuce-wrap version.

Higher fiber

Bootlegger Club (8-inch)

680 cal·44g protein·23g fat·6g fiber
TinyNausea watchProtein-forward

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Higher fat can sneak up on you even when the order looks simple.

How to order: Choose the Bootlegger Club 8-inch only if the higher sodium load is acceptable.

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Club Lulu Unwich

340 cal·22g protein·24g fat
TinyNausea watchEasy protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Higher fat can sneak up on you even when the order looks simple.

How to order: Choose the Club Lulu Unwich for a turkey-and-bacon Unwich with strong protein and lower carbs.

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Turkey Tom Unwich

250 cal·15g protein·17g fat
SmallGentleLight protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Choose the Turkey Tom Unwich when you want a lower-carb turkey option.

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Turkey Tom Unwich Swap

250 cal·15g protein·17g fat
SmallGentleLight protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Swap the 8-inch Turkey Tom for the Unwich when you want the same turkey profile with much lower carbs.

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Big John Unwich

270 cal·17g protein·20g fat
TinyNausea watchLight protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Choose the Big John Unwich for a lower-carb roast beef option.

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Big John Unwich Swap

270 cal·17g protein·20g fat
TinyNausea watchLight protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Swap the 8-inch Big John for the Unwich when you want roast beef with less bread and fewer carbs.

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Big John (8-inch)

500 cal·26g protein·21g fat
TinyNausea watchEasy protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Choose the Big John 8-inch for a roast beef option with a bit more protein.

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