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Subway vs Jimmy John's: Macros Compared (2026)

Quick Answer: National sub-chain matchup. For cutting: Subway (Double Grilled Chicken Bowl — 160 cal / 28g protein). For bulking: Subway (Rotisserie Chicken Footlong — 720 cal / 67g protein). For keto: Subway (Double Steak Bowl (Keto) — 220 cal / 28g protein). All macros verified against MacroMate's database — no fabricated numbers.
Real data, not estimates. Every macro below is from MacroMate's verified Firestore-backed nutrition database. Both chains' picks come from their own goal-tagged build lists; no modifications or approximations.

Side-by-Side Comparison

GoalSubwayJimmy John's
CuttingDouble Grilled Chicken Bowl
160 cal / 28g protein
Country Club Unwich
430 cal / 59g protein
BulkingRotisserie Chicken Footlong
720 cal / 67g protein
The J.J. Gargantuan Unwich
730 cal / 65g protein
MaintenanceRotisserie Chicken 6"
410 cal / 42g protein
Country Club Unwich
430 cal / 59g protein
KetoDouble Steak Bowl (Keto)
220 cal / 28g protein
Beach Club Unwich
500 cal / 32g protein

Best for Cutting

Subway wins for cutting. Subway Double Grilled Chicken Bowl: 160 cal / 28g protein (0.175 P:C). Jimmy John's Country Club Unwich: 430 cal / 59g protein (0.137 P:C).

Best for Bulking

Subway wins for bulking. Subway Rotisserie Chicken Footlong: 720 cal / 67g protein (0.093 P:C). Jimmy John's The J.J. Gargantuan Unwich: 730 cal / 65g protein (0.089 P:C).

Best for Maintenance

Jimmy John's wins for maintenance. Jimmy John's Country Club Unwich: 430 cal / 59g protein (0.137 P:C). Subway Rotisserie Chicken 6": 410 cal / 42g protein (0.102 P:C).

Best for Keto

Subway wins for keto. Subway Double Steak Bowl (Keto): 220 cal / 28g protein (0.127 P:C). Jimmy John's Beach Club Unwich: 500 cal / 32g protein (0.064 P:C).

Bottom Line

Both Subway and Jimmy John's have macro-friendly orders that fit most goals — the right pick depends on what you're optimizing for on a given meal. Use the table above to decide based on the goal you're hitting; pull the full goal-tagged build list at each chain's MacroMate page below.

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