Many popular sandwich chains offer options that contain an unexpectedly high number of calories. While convenient and flavorful, additions like mayonnaise, cheese, dressings, and butter can quickly turn a simple lunch into a heavy meal exceeding 1,000 calories.
Jersey Mike’s Chipotle Cheese Steak
The Chipotle Cheese Steak is a popular option that packs 1,040 calories. This sandwich features a combination of beef, grilled onions, peppers, white American cheese, and chipotle mayonnaise, making it a heavy choice for a daily lunch.
Jimmy John’s Roast Beef & Cheddar
The toasted Roast Beef & Cheddar sub contains 1,140 calories. It is loaded with beef, cheddar cheese, horseradish sauce, crispy fried onions, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayonnaise, resulting in a highly filling but calorie-dense meal.
BJ’s California Chicken Club Sandwich
Coming in at 1,270 calories, the California Chicken Club features chicken breast, smoked bacon, avocado, melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and roasted garlic aioli served on toasted sourdough bread.
Capriotti’s Chicken Chipotle Crunch
The medium-sized Chicken Chipotle Crunch reaches a staggering 1,720 calories. It is prepared with grilled chicken, American cheese, crispy cheddar onions, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle ranch dressing. For those looking to reduce the calorie count, a smaller portion size is available at 550 calories.
McAlister’s Deli Jalapeño Turkey Crunch
The Jalapeño Turkey Crunch delivers 1,370 calories. This sandwich is packed with roasted turkey, jalapeño chips, bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, and mayonnaise on a jalapeño roll, served alongside a side dish.
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