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Jimmy John's vs Wawa (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, calories, and value. 42 items at Jimmy John's vs 59 items at Wawa.

Quick answer: As of April 2026, Jimmy John's averages $8.55 per item across 42 menu items, while Wawa averages $3.62 across 59 items. Wawa is $4.93 cheaper per item (58% difference). Wawa has lower average calories (693 vs 996 per item).

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Quick Comparison

Jimmy John's vs Wawa: Quick Price & Menu Comparison
Metric Jimmy John's Wawa Winner
Avg Price $8.55 $3.62 Wawa
Menu Items 42 59 Wawa
Avg Calories 996 693 Wawa
US Locations 2,550 1,200 Jimmy John's
Secret Menu 1 0 Jimmy John's

Wawa is 58% cheaper on average than Jimmy John's ($4.93 less per item).

Cheapest Items

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

Wawa

Bagel $0.95
Chocolate Chip Cookie $0.99
Coffee 16 Oz $1.45
Bagel with Cream $1.59
Coffee 24 Oz $1.65
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Lowest Calorie Options

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

Wawa

Mac Cheese Small 100 cal
Mac Cheese Medium 100 cal
Mac Cheese Large 100 cal
Salad 120 cal
Stuffed Pretzels 270 cal

Deep Comparison: Jimmy John's vs Wawa

Calorie Value (cents per calorie)

Jimmy John's delivers 1.52¢/cal on average, while Wawa delivers 0.86¢/cal. Wawa gives more calories per dollar — a key metric for value-per-meal seekers.

Menu Category Overlap

Jimmy John's and Wawa share 1 menu categories (6% Jaccard overlap). Shared categories: sides. Low overlap — these chains serve mostly different food categories.

Price Differences by Shared Category

Where these chains overlap, here is who undercuts whom on average price:

  • sides: Jimmy John's avg $1.56 vs Wawa $4.07Jimmy John's is 62% cheaper

What Fits in Your Budget

  • $10 budget: Jimmy John's fits 0 items, Wawa fits 3 items (450 cal)
  • $15 budget: Jimmy John's fits 0 items, Wawa fits 2 items (530 cal)
  • $20 budget: Jimmy John's fits 3 items (820 cal), Wawa fits 3 items (650 cal)

Where They Rank in Our 414-Chain Dataset

Jimmy John's ranks #253 of 414 on price (pricier than 61% of tracked chains). Wawa ranks #29 of 414 (cheaper than 93% of chains).

Calorie Distribution (items under 500 cal)

At Jimmy John's, 20% of menu items with calorie data come in under 500 calories. At Wawa, 38% are under 500 calories. Wawa offers more lower-calorie options proportionally.

Bottom Line

  • Budget pick: Wawa ($3.62 avg vs $8.55)
  • More variety: Wawa (59 items)
  • More locations: Jimmy John's (2,550 US locations)
  • Best calorie value: Wawa (0.86¢/cal)

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