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Five Guys vs Jimmy John's (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, calories, and value. 21 items at Five Guys vs 42 items at Jimmy John's.

Quick answer: As of April 2026, Five Guys averages $5.36 per item across 21 menu items, while Jimmy John's averages $8.55 across 42 items. Five Guys is $3.19 cheaper per item (37% difference). Five Guys has lower average calories (629 vs 996 per item).

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Quick Comparison

Five Guys vs Jimmy John's: Quick Price & Menu Comparison
Metric Five Guys Jimmy John's Winner
Avg Price $5.36 $8.55 Five Guys
Menu Items 21 42 Jimmy John's
Avg Calories 629 996 Five Guys
US Locations 1,700 2,550 Jimmy John's
Secret Menu 4 1 Five Guys

Five Guys is 37% cheaper on average than Jimmy John's ($3.19 less per item).

Cheapest Items

Five Guys

Dasani Bottled Water $2.09
Coca Cola Products $2.39
Fries (Regular) $3.09
Cajun Fries (Regular) $3.09
Veggie Sandwich $3.69

Jimmy John's

Pickle $0.89
Real Potato Chips $1.39
Jumbo Kosher Dill Pickle $1.39
Soft Drink $1.49
Dasani® Water $1.49
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Lowest Calorie Options

Five Guys

Veggie Sandwich 440 cal
Veggie Sandwich with Cheese 440 cal
Grilled Cheese 470 cal
Little Hamburger 480 cal
Hot Dog 520 cal

Jimmy John's

Jimmy Chips 140 cal
Cookie 410 cal
Chocolate Chunk Cookie 410 cal
Chocolate Chunk Cookie Tray 410 cal
#4 Turkey Tom 510 cal

Deep Comparison: Five Guys vs Jimmy John's

Calorie Value (cents per calorie)

Five Guys delivers 0.91¢/cal on average, while Jimmy John's delivers 1.52¢/cal. Five Guys gives more calories per dollar — a key metric for value-per-meal seekers.

Menu Category Overlap

Five Guys and Jimmy John's share 0 menu categories (0% Jaccard overlap). Low overlap — these chains serve mostly different food categories.

What Fits in Your Budget

  • $10 budget: Five Guys fits 0 items, Jimmy John's fits 0 items
  • $15 budget: Five Guys fits 3 items (1640 cal), Jimmy John's fits 0 items
  • $20 budget: Five Guys fits 3 items (2370 cal), Jimmy John's fits 3 items (820 cal)

Where They Rank in Our 414-Chain Dataset

Five Guys ranks #118 of 414 on price (cheaper than 72% of tracked chains). Jimmy John's ranks #253 of 414 (pricier than 61% of chains).

Calorie Distribution (items under 500 cal)

At Five Guys, 21% of menu items with calorie data come in under 500 calories. At Jimmy John's, 20% are under 500 calories. Five Guys offers more lower-calorie options proportionally.

Bottom Line

  • Budget pick: Five Guys ($5.36 avg vs $8.55)
  • More variety: Jimmy John's (42 items)
  • More locations: Jimmy John's (2,550 US locations)
  • Best calorie value: Five Guys (0.91¢/cal)

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