Jason's Deli under 500 calories: 99 orders, ranked

Of the 173 single orders we track at Jason's Deli, 99 come in at or under 500 calories — 57%. The most protein in one item under 500 is the New York Yankee (Half), 47 g for 430 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the New York Yankee (Half) (47 g protein, 2 g fiber, 430 cal). 60 entrées fit under 500; 66 do not.

Source: Jason's Deli nutrition guide (official) · Data refreshed October 16, 2026

• 99 orders under 500
• 47g most protein in one item
• 51g protein in a full meal
• 66 entrées over 500

As of October 2026, 99 of the 173 Jason's Deli single orders we track come in at or under 500 calories, and the most protein in a complete Jason's Deli meal under 500 is 51 g (A half New York Yankee, a side of Steamed Veggies, and a 24-ounce Coca-Cola Zero).

Three complete Jason's Deli meals under 500 calories

Under 500, the most-protein meal is built on the New York Yankee (Half) (430 cal), which leaves 70 calories for its sides and drink. One meal-sized entrée, up to two different sides and a drink — the MinMax app's meal and the best under the cap, drink included (water only where no published drink fits; the lightest meal takes a zero-calorie drink, or water). The lightest meal is unchanged from under 400; the others use the extra 100 calories.

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Every Jason's Deli order under 500 calories, ranked by protein

Single orders only — no desserts, kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 500 is 340 calories and 60 of the 99 are entrées. Figures as Jason's Deli published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).

What 500 calories buys at Jason's Deli

Going from 400 to 500 calories adds 22 orders: Amy's Turkey-O (Regular) (410), Mac & Cheese (410), Roasted Turkey Breast Sandwich on All Butter Croissant (Regular) (410), Tuna Salad Sandwich with Egg on All Butter Croissant (Lighter Portion) (410), Deli Club (Half) (420), Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich on All Butter Croissant (Regular) (420), Ham Sandwich on All Butter Croissant (Regular) (420) and Chicken Salad Sandwich on All Butter Croissant (Lighter Portion) (430) and 14 more.

What doesn't fit under 500

66 of 126 Jason's Deli entrées are over 500 calories; the lightest of them, the Ham & Salami Muffaletta (Quarter), misses by 10 calories at 510. With more room, see Jason's Deli under 600. Tighter budget: Jason's Deli under 400. Closest misses: Ham & Salami Muffaletta (Quarter) (510), Deli Cowboy (Half) (520), Hot Corned Beef Sandwich on All Butter Croissant (Regular) (530), The Big Chef (Lighter Portion) (530) and Chicken Caesar (Lighter Portion) (550).

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Under 500 calories at other chains

The same cap at 3 Subs & sandwiches chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 500 calories.

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